61- Health professionals not elsewhere classified

Job Title: 

Health professionals not elsewhere classified

Job Description: 

Provide diagnostic, preventive, curative and rehabilitative health services not covered by recognized main stream health professionals and not classified under the main stream health professionals group. They include such occupations as podiatrist, occupational therapist, recreational therapist, chiropractor, osteopath and other professionals.

Summary: 

Health professionals not classified in health professionals (main group) and include such occupations as podiatrist, occupational therapist, recreational therapist, chiropractor, osteopath and other professionals providing diagnostic, preventive, curative and rehabilitative health services. Typically, these other health professionals provide health services related to dentistry, pharmacy, environmental health and hygiene, occupational health and safety, physiotherapy, nutrition, hearing, speech, vision and rehabilitation therapies. Also included are all other human health professionals. Excluded are doctors, traditional and complementary medicine practitioners, veterinarians, nurses, midwives and paramedical professionals. Some occupations may require registration or licensure to be permitted to work as a prerequisite with a relevant authority or agency.

Tasks: 

Job activities and tasks include:

  • interviewing patients and conducting diagnostic tests to determine their health status, functional limitations and the nature of physical or mental disorders, illnesses or other health problems
  • developing and implementing treatment plans for injuries, illnesses and other physical and mental impairments
  • evaluating and documenting patients? progress through treatment plans, and referring patients and families to medical doctors or other health care providers for specialized, rehabilitative or other care services as needed
  • administering therapeutic care and treatment to patients, including through application of manual and physical chiropractic and osteopathic techniques
  • recommending environmental adaptations in the home, leisure, work and school environments on an individual or group basis to enable individuals with functional limitations to perform their daily activities and occupations
  • planning and implementing therapeutic programs on an individual and group basis for improving and maintaining physical, cognitive, emotional and social functioning, including through the use of arts and crafts, dance and movement, music and other recreational activities
  • identifying and prescribing treatments for conditions affecting the foot, ankle and related structures of the leg due to illness, disease or other physical impairment, and prescribing corrective footwear and advising on foot care to manage foot ailments
  • performing minor surgical procedures such as on the foot and ankles
Knowledge: 

Higher specialized knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in field of work, discipline and/or professional practice

  • Advanced knowledge of analyzing, planning, managing and establishing ideas, policies, strategies, projections and/or conditions in the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
  • Higher knowledge of research principles and methods
  • Higher knowledge of high level governance of systems, processes and procedures including legislative, regulatory, standards, codes and conventions
  • Broad knowledge of recent developments in the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
  • Broad knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in management, economics, finance, statistics and fiscal disciplines related to the field of work and/or professional practice
  • Broad knowledge of political, government, legislative and regulatory systems related to the field of work
  • Broad knowledge of laws, regulations, standards codes and conventions of the UAE and specific Emirates related to the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice and more general subjects including OHSE and cultural understanding and awareness
  • Broad knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in sensitively managing complex ethical issues
  • Leverage information technology, management information systems, management techniques and tools for optimal field of work performance and/or professional practice
  • Skills in research, analysis, consultation and synthesis of information to evaluate ideas, policies, strategies, projections and/or conditions and produce recommendations and/ or relevant options
  • Manage higher level relationships and organize related activities of respective stakeholders
  • Higher skills and experience in broad based policy analysis, formulation and research, plus planning in sensitive and confidential environment
  • Develop concepts and convey strategic suggestions from the spectrum of development experience
  • Broad level negotiation cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills
  • Use of information, tools, resources to support broad-level and complex work achievement
  • Work sensitively and effectively in a multi-cultural environment
  • Work with others to develop creative solutions to complex predictable and new contexts problems
  • Communicate with effect, and a proven record of developing and maintaining active partnerships across an organization and with diverse external clients and other key stakeholders
  • Highly developed higher oral and written communication, interpersonal and representational skills, and a proven ability to use these skills to prepare and present clear, concise, high quality advice
  • Highly developed leadership and effective management skills, with capacity to implement and sustain improvements within a team environment, as well as the ability to work flexibly and cooperatively as a member of a team
  • Personal drive and integrity, the ability to self-manage and the capacity to identify and effectively control risks associated with change, as well observe ethical standards related to complex ethical issues
  • Achieving results within tight timelines, and capacity to set and implement new policy directions
  • Highly developed broad organizational skills, including the ability to organize priorities and meet tight deadlines
    • Work Context: 

    Work in the public or private sector and may be required to work in an array of health related places. May sometimes have to deal with unpleasant conditions due to a patient?s illness or injury. Adopting strict hygiene practices is important. Depending on their area of specialization they may have to work shift, long, demanding and/or irregular hours. This may include working on weekends and at night or being on call 24 hours a day.

    Education: 

    Bachelor degree in specific field of work/discipline, higher qualification or equivalent.

    Required Work Experience: 

    5 years and above

    Probable Employers: 

    Health Authority, Abu Dhabi Health Company, Ministry of Health

    Occupational Size: 
    Less than 5,000
    Expected Earnings: 

    Above the industry average

    Projected Growth: 
    Very good
    Alternate Titles: 

    Examples of job titles:
    Arts therapist - Chiropractor - Dance and movement therapist - Occupational therapist - Osteopath - Podiatrist - Recreational therapist
    Examples of some related occupations:
    Arts therapist - Dance and movement therapist - Occupational therapist - Podiatrist - Recreational therapist

    UAE Industry Groups: 
    Community, health and social services
    International Careers(ISCO): 
    Similar O*NET Careers (USA) : 
    Source Of Info: 
    Occupations and Careers Handbook for UAE Nationals(Copyright NQA ). Referenced from New York University, Abu Dhabhi