NSMP Club and Federation Doctor

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES:

Duties:

1. Provides primary care to registered athletes in sports clubs/federations assigned to “Club/Federation Doctor” in adherence to Aspetar approved clinical practice guidelines. This includes the evaluation, treatment plan and follow up as appropriate.
2. Maintain optimal health and maximize peak performance of athletes. 
3. Assist athletes of any age, professional or amateur, in any sport. 
4. Diagnose, provide treatment, and prevent injuries that occur during sports and physical activities as a medical physician. 
5. Provide both long-term and immediate supervision for the physical restoration of individuals.
6. Ensure the necessary dietary patterns to athletes is delivered to maximize performance, prevent disease, and improve health.
7. Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care.
8. Maintain patient/athlete documentation, records in the EMR and accurate statistical information to reflect care provided and meet professional standards and to ensure the service is monitored and evaluated.
9. Communicate and make recommendations to all relevant disciplines of staff to maximize athlete care and promote multidisciplinary team working.
10. Communicate and formulate recommendations to the nominated club officials and technical staff regarding athletes’ physical and health condition, progress, prognosis, and sports activities participation abilities.
11. Contribute to and ensure the Implementation of ASPETAR approved clinical practice guidelines within the clinic to optimize athlete’s care.
12. Responsible for medical coverage for sporting events in their assigned club/federation. 
13. Adhere to and actively promote the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) principles and regulations about the use of Drugs in Sport. Abide by the spirit and letter of the WADA Code, and the ASPETAR/NSMP Anti-Doping Position Statement
14. Participate in weekly case review meetings to review and optimize care to club/federations athletes.
15. Provide quarterly training on CPR and First Aid to all staff in the clinic.  Training report for all staff to be provided to the Medical Director.
16. Proactively seek to propose ideas to improve services within the club/federation clinic.
17. Plan, organize and prioritize their own patient caseload.
18. Update annually in all the required areas of Mandatory training.
19. Perform any duties as may be required by the Club/Federation Clinic Director to ensure the effective and efficient running of the Club/Federation Clinic.
20. Participate in Sports Medicine in-service training and if necessary, lead team in-service training to promote personnel development.
21. Assist the clinic director in coordinating club/federation medical clinic educational activities.
22. Deliver relevant clinical education to multidisciplinary staff (e.g., Medication management, infection control and other safety practices that impact on athlete and staff health).
23. Maintain annual mandatory and core competencies relevant to the position.
24. Plan for and participate in continuing education and training relevant and applicable to scope of practice, to fulfil CME/QCHP requirements to ensure Medical license retention (as per QCHP) and to maintain professional knowledge and clinical competence.
25. Participate in the Performance Development system to promote personal and service developments.

Necessary knowledge and Experience to be able to do the job:

1. 9-11 years of related experience of which a minimum of 3-6 years should be in a similar position. 
2. The Club/Federation doctor must meet MOPH medical licensing criteria in Qatar, and to practice within their scope pf practice determined by MOPH/QCHP.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Possess a fundamental knowledge of emergency care regarding sporting events. 
2. Have a working knowledge of trauma, musculoskeletal injuries, and medical conditions affecting the athlete.
3. Additional training in sports medicine

Education and Certification requirements:

1. Have an MD or DO in good standing, with an unrestricted license to practice medicine.
2. Master’s degree in Sports Medicine or formal training in sports medicine (fellowship training, board recognized subspecialty in sports medicine [formerly known as a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine]) 
3. To be trained in CPR and First Aid.
4. Specialty Board certification 
5. Training in advanced cardiac life support is desirable.

Job specific technical Skills

1. Evidence of ability to manage orthopedic caseloads independently. 
2. Personal insight and reflection skills and is aware of own strengths and weaknesses.
3. Orthopedic physiotherapy assessment and treatment skills and knowledge.
4. Team Worker.
5. Good Communicator.
6. Computer skills.
7. Bilingual Arabic and English (English Language is necessary - written and spoken).