School Doctor

School Doctor

Start Date:  Immediate

Location:  Dubai, UAE

Contract type:  Full Time

Horizon English School is looking to appoint a School Doctor for an immediate start. Located in the heart of Jumeirah, it prides itself as an ‘Outstanding’ private school, providing the British National Curriculum to children aged between 3 and 11 years old. We are a community led school with over 60 nationalities, and are looking for an experienced and caring Doctor to join the Horizon team.

The School
Horizon English School has over 30 years of providing academic excellence and community spirit. We are a warm and friendly school, providing outstanding learning opportunities for each and every student. Supportive and nurturing, Horizon endeavors to create a true community that thrives on challenge, innovation, wellbeing and fun. Our staff are dedicated, kind and supportive. Outstanding pastoral care is paramount.

As a KHDA Outstanding, forward-thinking school, we embrace new opportunities within learning and teaching. Tradition and values drive our guiding principles, but it is a willingness to innovate which ensures the school continues to thrive.  We have recently opened a one of a kind primary STEM lab which will propel us forward into the next 30 years.

Do take a look at our school video which will give you a flavour of our outstanding school environment, its facilities and community.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNeJYPRHfRM
Website: www.horizonschooldubai.com
Facebook: Horizon English School, Dubai

The Post
The School Doctor will be responsible for the School Clinic, health, hygiene and wellbeing of over 1,000 students and a staff of 150+ staff whilst in the school’s care, ensuring compliance with the regulations and rulings of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). The successful applicant will work alongside two experienced school Nurses to continually improve the day-to-day management of the busy School Clinic, with regard to the management and delivery of care plans, medical care, health records, vaccinations, health education, wellbeing and critical incidents.

Essential
The successful candidate must possess at least a Professional Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree, Post Graduate Diploma or Professional Degree in Medicine (or equivalent). MD in Pediatrics would be welcomed but is not a must. You will have at least 3 years of work experience in a school or related field, and will require a valid DHA license. Spoken and written English is essential for the successful candidate. In light of the current health pandemic, up-to-date knowledge of worldwide medical and healthcare practices is a must.

The successful candidate will benefit from an attractive tax-free salary, private medical cover and end of service gratuity.  In addition, there will be a significant commitment to supporting the development and career goals of the successful candidate.

How to Apply
If you would like to join our caring and friendly team of medical professionals, please complete the online application form, together with a supporting statement detailing why you would be the perfect School Doctor to lead our School Clinic.

Interviews will take place Thursday 20th May. 

To find out more information about the role and expectations, please contact our Lead Nurse and Medical Director, Nurse Valerie Sans Peur-Favre, on 04 342 2891 or nurse@horizonschooldubai.com.

Thank you for your interest in Horizon English School.  Due to the large number of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Horizon English School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its employees and pupils. A police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments and a vetting procedure is applied to all appointments including satisfactory criminal record checks from both country of residence/home country and any other country of residence.

Proud to be part of the Cognita family of schools group.