ASSISTANT CONSULTANT, GENERAL ONCOLOGY

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Riyadh seeks a General Oncologist to provide high-quality patient care and supervise medical interns and residents. The role involves routine clinical responsibilities as well as participation in educational programs and national conferences. Candidates should have completed postgraduate training in Oncology with the necessary board certification and possess at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of training in the specialty.
• Post-training experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and management for oncology patients.
• Supervises interns, residents, and fellows.
• Participates in educational activities and national/international conferences.

Skills

Patient Care

Management Plans

Diagnosis Assistance

Physical Examination

Clinical Training

Education

Graduation from a recognized medical school

Postgraduate training in specialty/subspecialty

Saudi/American Board certification or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Assists in providing medical care in the field of General Oncology and supervises interns and residents, in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules, regulations, hospital policies, and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Assists the Consultants in providing required patient care and management in the field of General Oncology, according to standards of medical care established by the Healthcare Delivery.
• Studies, performs assessments, examinations, and compiles case histories; assists in diagnosis and management of patients following criteria listed in diagnostic manuals such as the DSM.
• Registers detailed medical histories, conducts thorough physical examinations, creates management plans, and follows up for discussion with the Consultant. Records orders, progress notes, and other documents for outpatients.
• Provides on-call coverage for the specialty on a rotational basis during evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Prepares for and participates in consultant and specialist ward rounds as per policy, documenting findings in medical records.
• Follows up on investigation results for outpatients and modifies treatment accordingly.
• Attends specialty and outpatient clinics, sharing on-call schedule as required.
• Performs other clinical responsibilities as assigned.

Academic Responsibilities:

• Provides orientation, bedside training, and supervision of interns, residents, and fellows as assigned.
• Keeps abreast of the latest techniques and developments in the field, implementing them selectively to improve standards.
• Participates in educational activities and training programs of the department.
• Participates in national and international medical conferences.

Education

Graduation from a recognized medical school, completion of postgraduate training in a specialty and/or subspecialty with Saudi/American Board or equivalent certification.

Experience Required

Two (2) years of training in the specialty and subspecialty, plus post-training experience.

Other Requirements (Certificates)

N/A.