Consultant & Section Head Molecular& Translational Pathology

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

Job summary

A leading hospital in Saudi Arabia seeks a Consultant & Section Head in Molecular & Translational Pathology. The role requires extensive consultant experience in a recognized Western hospital. Comprehensive benefits include accommodation, family flights, education allowances, and generous vacation days.

Benefits

Free, fully furnished accommodation

Family flights provided

Education allowance for children

51 days vacation including holidays

Comprehensive medical coverage

Baggage allowance

Paid study leave

On-site housing and utilities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of consultant experience in a Western hospital.
• 2 years post-specialist qualification experience from recognized countries.

Skills

Consultant experience

Licensing requirements

Education

Specialist qualification

Post-specialist qualification experience

Job description

Consultant & Section Head Molecular & Translational Pathology

Job reference: JO0000000433

Location: Riyadh

Job Type: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

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

About the Hospital

Opened originally in 1983, this 1600-bed flagship National Guard Hospital has continued to expand and develop its services, offering high-quality care in all medical and surgical specialties. It includes a highly equipped Cardiac Centre, specialized transplant, and hepatobiliary services.

The Emergency Care Centre is considered the best Trauma Care Centre in Saudi Arabia and ranks 4th outside the United States, providing the PHTLS Pre-Hospital Trauma and Life Support programme.

The hospital also houses a specialized children’s hospital with 600 beds, which began operations with the opening of the Paediatric Emergency Department in April 2015.

Qualifications Required

Applicants must qualify as a consultant with this institution and meet licensing authorities' requirements, including:

• At least 2 years of consultant experience in a Western hospital
• 2 years post-specialist qualification experience from countries such as the 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 subspecialty board), or other European countries according to SCFHS equivalence tables.

Benefits Included

• Salary: To be advised
• Bonus: Half a month’s salary at the end of the contract
• Contract duration: 1 or 2 years, renewable
• Family status: Spouse and 3 children included
• Accommodation: Free, fully furnished
• Flights: Provided for self and family
• Baggage allowance: 200 SAR per person
• Vacation: 51 days total, including holidays
• Study leave: 7 paid days with travel allowance
• Education allowance: Up to 3 children, SR 23,000 per child per year (additional SR 5,000 for years 10-12)
• Medical coverage: For self and family
• Working hours: 42.5 hours/week, 5 days
• On call: As required within specialty
• Start date: By agreement

Additional amenities include free on-site housing and utilities, recreational facilities, and education allowances for children.