Position: Club and Athletics Federation Physician
Location: Field-based, working closely with athletes and multidisciplinary teams
Job Purpose:
As the Club and Athletics Federation Physician , your principal responsibility will be to ensure the health and well-being of athletes, enabling them to reach their full potential. Leveraging your expertise in musculoskeletal injuries and sports-related medical conditions, you will make critical medical decisions within the team structure to ensure safe athlete participation.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical:
- Provide primary care to registered athletes, adhering to clinical practice guidelines.
- Diagnose, treat, and prevent sports-related injuries while optimizing health and performance.
- Supervise physical restoration and dietary patterns to support athletes' well-being.
- Maintain accurate documentation, ensure effective multidisciplinary communication, and provide medical coverage for events.
- Promote and comply with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code.
- Build effective working relationships with staff and athletes.
- Propose service improvement ideas and provide CPR and First Aid training.
- Supervise and support less experienced staff while maintaining a high standard of clinical practice.
- Lead and participate in sports medicine training programs.
- Deliver clinical education to multidisciplinary staff and ensure compliance with medical licensing requirements.
- Engage in continuous professional development to maintain knowledge and skills.
- Education: MD degree with specialty or fellowship training in sports medicine. A Master’s degree in Sports Medicine is highly preferred.
- Licensing: Unrestricted medical license and board certification in sports medicine.
- Experience: 7-9 years in sports medicine, with at least 3-5 years in a similar position. Elite-level experience as a Club/Federation Doctor is preferred.
- Skills: Excellent English communication skills are essential; Arabic language proficiency is a significant advantage.
This role is primarily field-based, offering hands-on interaction with athletes and multidisciplinary teams. Flexibility to adapt to business needs is essential.
Why Apply?
This role offers the chance to work in a professional and elite sports environment, making a tangible impact on athletes' health and performance.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we invite you to submit your application. Upload your CV to apply and join a team dedicated to excellence in sports medicine.