CONSULTANT, PEDIATRIC SURGERY

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Pediatric Surgeon. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating conditions, providing high-quality patient care, and participating in educational activities for interns and residents. Candidates should have a medical degree, certification, and at least seven years of postgraduate training in the specialty.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited medical school.
• Arab or American Board certification, with training in specialty.
• Seven years of experience in subspecialty training.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases in Pediatric Surgery.
• Provide high quality patient care and management.
• Participate in educational activities and supervise interns.

Skills

Patient care in Pediatric Surgery

Clinical management

Teaching 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 Pediatric Surgery, in accordance with the current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the hospital’s policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assists the Consultant in providing required patient care and management in the field of Pediatric Surgery, in accordance with standards of medical care laid down by KFSH & RC.
• Provides high quality patient care in all aspects of General Pediatric Surgery/Urology according to his/her 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 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 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 the speciality, 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 of the department. Partakes in national and international medical conferences.
• Maintains and enhances professional knowledge and continuing education requirements.

Research Responsibilities

• Participates in clinical, basic and translational research projects in accordance with Research Advisory Council Policy in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of post graduate education and contribute to the national and international recognition of KFSH & RC.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Undertakes the administrative duties assigned by Head of Section or Chairman.
• Participates in all mandatory departmental activities and serves on departmental and hospital committees and other administrative functions, 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.
• Participates in self-and others’ education, training and development as applicable.
• Follows all hospital-related policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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