Medical jobs in Kaafu Atoll

About the role

A consultant pulmonologist is needed to diagnose and treat respiratory diseases and conditions at Tree Top Hospital in the Maldives.

Read by CareersMV from the vacancy announcement Job Maldives posted (PDF). The announcement is the official version.

What you would do

• Obtain comprehensive history, perform and interpret pulmonological exams and tests to aid in the diagnosis of pulmonary diseases and conditions, including CT…
• Diagnose and treat conditions, such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema
• Diagnose and treat allergic disorders related to pulmonology
• Diagnose and treat sleep disorders
• Perform various specialized procedures to acquire samples of the chest wall lining or the lungs for further analysis
• Provide therapeutic interventions including therapeutic thoracentesis, chest tube insertion, bronchoscopy for treatment of respiratory conditions
• Provide immunizations against preventable pulmonary diseases
• Maintain detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests and/or treatments prescribed, and test results
• Refer patients to cardiothoracic surgeons and other specialties when necessary
• Provide support and advice to patients receiving long-term care

What they are looking for

• Board Certified / Unencumbered License or registration from home country
• Minimum Post Graduate Specialist Degree in Respiratory Medicine
• Minimum 6 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities
• Additional Fellowship / Boards preferred
• Adaptable and able to work in a multicultural team
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English

Benefits

• Accommodation
• Meals
• Airfare (one-way, economy class) to report to work; paid annual leave of 30 days after completing one year of service; other leaves as per Maldives Employment Act.

How to apply