CONSULTANT, NEONATOLOGIST

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Jeddah seeks a qualified specialist in Neonatology to provide high-quality patient care, conduct consultations, and train medical interns. Candidates should have graduation from an accredited medical school, board certification, and at least seven years of relevant experience. This position requires on-call service and adherence to hospital policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of required training in specialty/subspecialty.
• Seven years of subspecialty training or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality patient care in Neonatology.
• Consultation on inpatient and emergency cases.
• Train and supervise interns, residents, and fellows.

Skills

High quality patient care

Consultation skills

Record-keeping

On-call service

Training and supervision

Education

Graduation from an accredited medical school

Arab or American Board certification

Job description

Summary

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

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provides high quality patient care in all aspects of Neonatology according to approved clinical privileges.
• Provides consultation (inpatient and emergency room) upon request and responds in a timely manner within the prescribed timeframe as outlined in Hospital’s policy.
• Responsible for the timely completion, competencies, accuracy and eligibility of the medical record.
• Provides on‑call service and ensures availability and response time within the prescribed timeframe in accordance with Hospital’s policy.
• Conducts daily morning rounds to identify patients ready for discharge. Ensures that discharge orders are written 24 hours prior to discharge.
• Performs any other clinical responsibilities related to Neonatology, as assigned.

Academic Responsibilities

• Provides orientation, bedside training and supervision to interns, residents and fellows as assigned.
• Participates in Department’s educational activities and training programs. Partakes in national and international medical conferences.
• Maintains and enhances professional knowledge and continuing education requirements.

Education

Graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of required period of training in specialty and/or subspecialty, with Arab or American Board certification, membership and/or fellowship status in the United Kingdom and/or Canada or their equivalent.

Experience Required

Seven (7) years of training in specialty or subspecialty plus postgraduate training experience must be equal to or exceed seven (7) years’ experience in the subspecialty.

Other Requirements (Certificates)

N/A