NEW
REF 1677438
25 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
- This specialty requires a four year degree and as well as four years of medical school and three years of training as an internist. You will need to be licensed to practice as a physician in the state in which you are working, and also stay current with continuing education requirements. Further, the position of clinical infectious disease specialist requires that you also receive at least three years of training specifically in infectious diseases and pass the AMA certification for becoming a specialist.
As many drug resistant infections are becoming more prevalent, the demand for clinical infectious disease specialists is steadily growing. The projected increase in jobs in this area is estimated at about 12% over the next ten years. For such a specific area of public health, that is considered an above average increase, and with the educational requirements, there is concern that not enough applicants will be available in the coming years.
- Provisions
- Salary: to be discussed
- Employment visa provided
- Transportation provided
- Housing provided
- Medical insurance provided
- Publisher
- direct employer
- more than 200 employees