Head of Medical Department – First Team Doctor

First Team Club Doctor – Full Job Description
Job Title: Head of Medical Department; First Team Club Doctor
Department: Medical & Sports Science
Location: ALAIN, United Arab Emirates
Contract Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:

The First Team Club Doctor is responsible for overseeing the medical care of first-team players, ensuring their fitness, health, and well-being. The role involves diagnosing, treating, and managing injuries and illnesses, providing emergency medical care, and collaborating with other medical and performance staff to optimize player performance and recovery.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Player Medical Care & Treatment

• Provide direct medical care, injury assessment, and treatment to first-team players.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions affecting performance.
• Develop personalized treatment and rehabilitation plans in coordination with physiotherapists and rehabilitation specialists.
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and interventions in line with medical best practices and anti-doping regulations.

2. Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation

• Collaborate with physiotherapists, strength and conditioning coaches, and sports scientists to develop injury prevention strategies.
• Conduct pre-season medical screenings to assess player fitness and injury risks.
• Oversee the medical aspects of injury rehabilitation, ensuring safe and timely return-to-play protocols.
• Monitor workload and fatigue levels to prevent overuse injuries.

3. Matchday & Training Ground Duties

• Attend all first-team matches (home and away) and training sessions to provide immediate medical support.
• Be responsible for on-field emergency care, including handling concussions, fractures, and other critical injuries.
• Ensure all emergency medical equipment (AEDs, oxygen, trauma kits) is available and up to standard.
• Work closely with coaching staff to manage player availability based on medical assessments.

4. Medical Compliance & Record Keeping

• Maintain detailed and confidential medical records for all first-team players.
• Ensure compliance with FIFA, UEFA, and league medical regulations, including anti-doping policies.
• Provide medical reports and injury updates to club management and coaching staff.
• Stay updated on the latest medical research, treatments, and sports medicine advancements.

5. Multi-Disciplinary Team Collaboration

• Work alongside physiotherapists, sports scientists, nutritionists, psychologists, and strength & conditioning staff to optimize player health and performance.
• Participate in medical and performance meetings, offering expert opinions on player conditions.
• Advise players on health, wellness, nutrition, and recovery strategies.

6. Emergency & Crisis Management

• Lead the club’s medical emergency response plan and provide pitch-side emergency care.
• Manage concussion protocols, ensuring safe return-to-play decisions.
• Coordinate player referrals to specialists when necessary.
• Act as the primary medical liaison between the club and hospitals or external healthcare providers.

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