ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT, PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT, PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY
Location: Riyadh
Department/Section: Pediatric Cardiology Section

Summary
Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases and conditions, as well as the provision of medical care in the field of Pediatric Cardiology, in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the hospital's policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Clinical Responsibilities
   - Participates in the duties necessary for the efficient handling and reporting of all examinations.
   - Establishes and maintains diagnostic services in assigned Pediatric Cardiology in coordination with Section Head.
   - Communicates with clinicians and participates in their rounds and conferences.
   - Assists the patient's primary physician regarding test utilization and interpretation.
   - Ensures high levels of employee and patient safety.
   - Verifies all quality control and proficiency testing and prepares for laboratory inspection.
   - Monitors performance standards including quality assurance, quality control and troubleshooting.
   - Provides optimal support of patient care.
2. Academic Responsibilities
   - Directs and advises junior physicians on patient management, especially in the area of Pediatric Cardiology.
   - Guides and actively assists in the training and teaching of Fellows and Residents in the area of Pediatric Cardiology.
   - Keeps abreast with all the latest techniques and developments, especially in the area of specialization, following and implementing them on a selective basis to improve technical standards.
   - Actively participates in the educational activities and training programs of the department.
   - Participates in national and international medical conferences.
3. Research Responsibilities
   - Participates in clinical or basic and educational research projects in the area of specialization in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of postgraduate education and contribute to the national and international recognition of KFSH&RC.
4. Administrative Responsibilities
   - Undertakes the administrative duties associated with the running of the department.
   - Participates in departmental meetings and serves on hospital committees, as required.
   - Assists the department in the development and implementation of techniques and practices that help maximize the utilization of all resources within the department and across the hospital.
   - Abides by the current hospital and medical staff bylaws, all relevant rules, regulations and policies and keeps updated of any changes that might occur.
   - Follows all Hospital related policies and procedures.
   - Participates in self and others education, training and development, as applicable.
   - Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Education
Graduation from an accredited medical school acceptable to KFSH&RC (Gen.Org).

Experience Required
Five (5) years of training in specialty and subspecialty plus post-training experience required.