Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Dr Sulaiman AlHabib Medical Centers; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 33,480 - 44,640; Full time

Job summary

Dr Sulaiman AlHabib Medical Centers in Oman is seeking a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist who will be responsible for providing high standards of clinical practice in Cardiology. The role includes managing patient assessments, treatments, and documentation of medical records. The ideal candidate will possess relevant postgraduate qualifications, a minimum of three years' experience in the specialty, and active membership in relevant medical boards. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to continuous quality improvement and patient care initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least three years of practice in Cardiology.
• Completion of appropriate internship and residency programs.
• Membership or fellowship in Cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned clinics and admit patients as needed.
• Diagnose and treat patients with cardiovascular conditions.
• Prescribe and monitor necessary treatments.
• Document all patient interactions and update medical records.

Skills

Clinical practice and expertise in Cardiology

Patient assessment and diagnosis

Continuous quality improvement

Communication with patients

Supervision of medical staff

Education

Graduate of Medical School

Post-graduate qualifications in the specialty

Job description

Job Purpose / Objective

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist is fully responsible to provide high standard of clinical practice and expertise in the assessment, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of patients in the area of Cardiology. The physician should actively involve in continuous quality improvement activities of the department and hospital to achieve the goals of HMG.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Manage the assigned clinics as per the approved rota by the Medical Director.
• Admit patients under care whenever indicated within the limits of the approved and assigned privileges.
• Responsible for the initial assessment, investigation, analysis & interpretation of the clinical findings and test results, arriving at diagnosis, treatment, and re‑assessment and follow‑up of the patients to reach a final diagnosis.
• Prescribe, administer medication, therapy, and/or other appropriate care to treat or prevent further complications of the disease.
• Explain procedures and discuss diagnostic results or prescribed treatments with patients and/or authorized attendants.
• Monitor the patient’s condition and progress and re‑evaluate / re‑assess and treat the patient accordingly.
• Refer the patient to other consultants/specialists when necessary, also consult, or provide consulting services to other physicians whenever requested.
• Undertake daily rounds on patients admitted under his/her name and any referred patients.
• Document and ensure completeness of all medical records of the patients as per hospital policies and update on the progress of the patient appropriately.
• Authenticate the medical records at initial entries and progress notes by logging in with own username and password in Patient Health Records.
• Review and validate the entries and notes of all junior medical staff in case of patients under his care.
• Perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures for which the consultant is privileged.
• Approve the completed discharge summary, follow‑up plan, and medical report of the patients.
• Assume duties as the Head of the department as and when required by the management.
• Ensure the implementation of all approved policies, procedures, rules, regulations, protocols, guidelines and clinical pathways that guide and support the provision of clinical services.
• Direct, supervise and coordinate the activities of specialists, residents, nurses, therapists, assistants and other medical staff involved in patient care.
• Advise and contribute to the development of policies and procedures as part of the continuous quality improvement program of the department.
• Serve on departmental / hospital committees as required.
• Ensure that Islamic values and medical ethics are respected and strictly observed.
• Be on‑call as per hospital policy.
• Attend the Code Blue whenever applicable, and should be involved in all other emergency codes of the hospital.
• Provide patient medical reports and information as and when required by the Head of the department or Hospital Administrator / Medical Director of the Hospital.
• Identify and bring all medicolegal cases to the notice of the management on time in accordance with the hospital policy.
• Participate in the provision of clinical / academic activities of the hospital.
• Play an active role in educating the patient and his/her family on a healthy lifestyle, and contribute to community awareness and education on health-related issues.
• Be regular and punctual in the duties assigned as per the schedule.
• Follow all hospital policies and procedures.
• Obtain informed consent for all patients in accordance with hospital policy for the undertaking of any diagnostic procedure, operation, test or procedure.
• Participate in and lead person‑centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
• Provide orientation, bedside training and supervision to undergraduate and postgraduate trainees (interns, residents and fellows) as assigned.
• Participate in self‑ and others’ education, training and development as applicable and department’s educational activities and training programs of the department.
• Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect and dignity.
• Perform other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.

Education / Professional Qualification

• Graduate of Medical School, recognized by the Medical Council of the country of origin.
• Completion of appropriate internship and residency programs.
• Post‑graduate qualifications in the specialty.

Experience

• At least three (3) years of practice in the specialty after obtaining the higher degree in a tertiary‑care hospital.
• Subspecialty degree or structured subspecialty training preferred.

Professional Licensing / Certification / Training

• Membership, fellowship and/or board certification in the respective specialty.
• Relevant licensure from the country of origin, acceptable to the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties and Ministry of Health.