Senior Consultant-Pulmonology

Hamad Medical Corp; Doha; On-site; QAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamad Medical Corp in Qatar seeks the most senior doctor in Pulmonology to lead a team of Consultants and junior doctors, oversee clinical care under their name, and guide all clinical decisions.

The role requires a Western qualification, at least five years of post-qualification experience in Pulmonology, a valid license or eligibility for licensing in Qatar, and outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills to drive high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Western qualification (UK/USA/Canada/Australia or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification clinical experience in Pulmonology (or equivalent).
• Valid medical license/registration and licensing eligibility in Qatar.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of Consultants and junior doctors.
• Care for patients admitted under his name and make clinical decisions.
• Collaborate with department chair on service development, budgets and staffing.
• Teach and train junior doctors and engage in research priorities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Education

Western Qualification (UK, USA, Canada, Australia, or equivalent)

Job description

The purpose of this role is the most senior doctor (apart from the Department Chair and/or Section Head) who practices in a specific specialty and has oversight responsibility for his team of Consultants and junior doctors and manages other team members. The Senior Consultant is responsible for the care of all patients admitted under his name and for all the clinical decisions made by other doctors under his supervision. Ability to relate well to others and use interpersonal skills to achieve desired objectives, recognizing the need to represent both the clinical work and the team In addition to providing high quality patient care (diagnose, treat, manage and admit patients under his name) as delineated by his clinical privileges, the Senior Consultant works closely with department chair and/or section head on management issues (such as service development, funding, budgets, and staffing), on the teaching and training of junior doctors, and on academic and research priorities.

Experience and Qualifications

• Western Qualification (UK, USA, Canada, Australia, or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification clinical experience in Pulmonology
• Valid medical license/registration from the home country and/or eligibility for licensing in Qatar
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
• Commitment to high standards of patient care, patient safety, and clinical excellence