Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmology (Children''s Hospital)

Ash International; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Consultant in Paediatric Ophthalmology for a children's hospital in Jeddah. The position offers a competitive salary of GBP 10,000 – 12,000 per month, a bonus at the end of the contract, and extensive benefits including free accommodation and educational allowances for children. Minimum qualifications include 3 years of consultant experience in a Western hospital and relevant specialist qualifications.

Benefits

Family accommodation provided

Free flights for self and family

42.5 hours work week

51 days vacation per year

Education allowance for children

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Consultant experience in a Western hospital.
• 3 years post specialist qualification experience from applicable regions.

Skills

Consultant experience in Western hospitals

Paediatric Ophthalmology expertise

Fluent in English

Education

CCT, American Board, Canadian Fellowship or equivalent

Job description

Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmology (Children's Hospital)

Location: Jeddah

Job Type: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: GBP 10,000.00 – 12,000.00 Per Month

About the Hospital

Originally opened in 1982, this National Guard hospital has expanded to a current bed strength of 800 beds to serve the needs of the military, their dependents, civilians, and VIP patients in the Jeddah area. This hospital provides specialist care in Anaesthesia & ICU, Cardiopulmonary Services, Oral & Dental Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Medical Imaging, Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Surgery, and the Home Health Care Program.

It is also home to a state-of-the-art Oncology Centre opened in 2001 with Medical Oncology and Paediatric Oncology as the focus. Subsequent developments have expanded services to include Bone Marrow Transplantation, Brachytherapy and Outreach Programs.

Qualifications Required

• 3 years Consultant experience in a Western hospital
• 3 years post specialist qualification experience from:
  • UK – CCT
  • USA – American Board
  • Canada – Canadian Fellowship
  • Ireland – CSD/CSCST
  • Australia & New Zealand (Fellowship)
  • France – DES/DESC/CIS/DIS/French Board
  • Germany – Facharzt with sub speciality board
• Other European countries according to the qualification equivalence tables of the SCFHS.

Benefits Included

• Salary: To be advised
• Bonus: ½ Months’ salary – End of contract
• Contract duration: 1- or 2-years renewable
• Contract status: Family – Spouse and 3 children
• Accommodation: Free of charge – fully furnished
• Flights: Provided for self and family
• Baggage allowance: 200 SAR per person
• Vacation: 51 days total – including local holidays
• Study leave: 7 paid days CME leave with travel allowance
• Education allowance: Provided for up to 3 children
• Medical cover: Provided for self and family
• Working hours: 42.5 hours/5-day week
• On call: As required within specialty
• Start date: By agreement

Additional benefits include free on-site housing and utilities (swimming pools, gym, shops, restaurants, children’s play areas), free recreational opportunities for entire family, education allowance for up to 3 school age children from year 1 to year 9 of SR 23,000 per child per year in or outside of Saudi Arabia. Those in years 10,11,12 receive an additional SR 5,000 per year.