NEW
REF 1711386
11 hours ago | Dubai | full time
- General
- Location: Dubai
- Occupancy: full time
- Description
- Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of an infectious disease specialist encompass a wide range of tasks related to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of infectious diseases. Some of the key responsibilities of an infectious disease specialist include:
Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases: Infectious disease specialists are responsible for diagnosing a variety of infectious conditions by evaluating patients symptoms, medical histories, and laboratory test results. They use their expertise to identify the causative agents of infections, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, and determine the most appropriate diagnostic tests, including blood cultures, urine cultures, imaging studies, and molecular assays.
Treatment Planning and Management: Based on the diagnosis, infectious disease specialists develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patients specific condition, medical history, and risk factors. They prescribe antimicrobial medications, such as antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, or antiparasitic drugs, to eradicate or control the infectious agent. Infectious disease specialists also provide guidance on supportive care measures, infection control practices, and preventive strategies to optimize patient outcomes and minimize the risk of transmission.
Antimicrobial Stewardship: Infectious disease specialists play a crucial role in promoting the appropriate use of antimicrobial medications and combating antimicrobial resistance. They oversee antimicrobial stewardship programs in healthcare facilities, which aim to optimize the selection, dosing, and duration of antimicrobial therapy, reduce unnecessary antibiotic use, and prevent the emergence of resistant pathogens. Infectious disease specialists collaborate with healthcare teams to implement evidence-based guidelines, conduct antimicrobial utilization reviews, and educate prescribers and patients about the importance of prudent antibiotic use.
- Requirements
- Observation skills. When diagnosing difficult-to-identify diseases, doctors should be attentive to any abnormality or symptom.
Analytic thinking. To determine which diagnosis is most likely, and which treatment is most effective, strong analytical skills are essential.
Research skills. The best infectious disease doctors consult with all the available data to make a truly evidence-based decision about diagnosis and care.
In this field, strong written and oral communication skills are integral to the job, as doctors must convey their findings to public health officials while also educating their patients.
- Provisions
- Salary: to be discussed
- Residence visa provided
- Medical insurance provided
- Accommodation provided
- Publisher
- direct employer
- up to 50 employees