Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital (Aspetar)
Doha, Qatar

QOSMH is a 50-bed orthopaedic and sports medicine facility located within the Doha Sports City.

Aspetar was established to provide the highest level of medical services and state-of-the-art facilities to sports people in Qatar and internationally.  The mission of this hospital is to enable athletes to achieve their maximum potential through our constant pursuit of excellence.

The hospital has been developed to internationally accredited standards is designed to treat orthopaedic problems and athletic injuries using the latest technology to guide patients through subsequent rehabilitation for complete recovery.  In addition Aspetar will also provide excellent clinical care to patients suffering from sport and sport-related injuries.  Orthopaedic surgeons and expert sport medicine consultants are on hand to treat different athletes at all levels of their game.

Aspetar’s philosophy is also to provide athletes with the knowledge and ability to maximize their training and competitive potential by educating them on optimizing  their fitness, nutrition, psychology and training schedules.

Aspetar is located within the Aspire Zone (Sports City) campus which hosted the 2006 Asian Games.  The campus offers a variety of accompanying facilities including Khalifa Stadium, Hamad Aquatic Center and Aspire Academy.

CLINICAL SERVICES

• Rotating Visiting OrthopaedicSurgeons
• Orthopaedic & Sports Injuries
• Emphasis on knee surgery & Arthroscopy
• Internal Medicine (cardiology& other sub specialties)
• Dentistry
• Ophthalmology
• ENT
• Podiatry

DIAGNOSTICS

• MRI
• CT
• X-Ray
• DEXA
• Laboratory

SPORTS & EXERCISE SCIENCE

• Perform regular QNOC athlete testing
• Develop Post Graduate and Research Programs
• Become National Health and Fitness Accreditation Agency
• Promote healthy lifestyles within the general population
• Expertise
– Exercise Physiology
– Gait analysis
– Nutrition
– Psychology
– Athlete Social Services

REHABILITATION

• Adoption of Recognised best practice, standards and protocols
• Male & Female Rehabilitation Areas
• Physiotherapy
• Hydrotherapy
• Thalasso therapy
• Relaxation
• Strength and Conditioning

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

• Post graduate degrees in sports medicine will be developed inaffiliation with renowned institutions
• National Research Programs will be set up with affiliations with international sports science centres and pre-existing Qatari organisations

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

• Integrated Digital Hospital
• Integration of HIS/PACS and DispensingSystems
• Consolidated imagery, data andcentral communications
• Wireless Hospital Network
• IP Telephony
• Video Conferencing, including surgery
• Access to Media Centre within Inpatient Rooms

Latest Vacancies
October 2008

Director of Pharmacy
to QR28,000 plus travel allowance

CONSULTANTS:
Resident Medical Officer, QR25,000 tax free plus family relocation
Sports Medicine Consultant
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Rehabilitation Medicine Consultant
Radiologist
Cardiologist

FITNESS CENTRE:
Physiotherapists (6)
Fitness Trainers (2)

Staff Nurses for Specialist Clinics, Wards, ICU, OR.
Must be registered nurses with relevant specialisation in any of the above.
At least 3 years experience.

Junior Staff Nurses to QR 10,000pm.
Senior Staff Nurses to QR 14,000pm.

SUPPORT SERVICES:

Human Resources Consultant
to QR22,606 plus travel allowance

Fire, Safety, and Security Manager
Must have hospital experience in a similar capacity, QR15,900 plus.

Manager of Health Promotions
Proven track record in implementing health promotion campaigns, QR19,000 plus.

Ultrasonographer
Western educated, minimum 3 years experience in leading hospital, QR15,000 plus.

Management Account Manager
BA in Accounting or similar, Hospital background preferred, QR19,000 plus.

Annual renewable contracts, 7 hours per day.
Plus 30-40 days annual leave, based on seniority,
Annual flights, accommodation, transport, and insurance, all at no cost to you.

Please forward full resume to:

Steve McAllister
Network Overseas
34 Mortimer Street
London W1W 7JS
United Kingdom

e-mail: medical@network.cc

Fax: +44 (0)20 7580 6242
Tel: +44 (0)20 7580 5151