Consultant, Pediatric Emergency Medicine

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Jeddah is seeking a Pediatric Emergency Medicine specialist responsible for diagnosing and treating medical conditions. The role includes providing high-quality patient care, conducting research, and participating in educational activities. Candidates must have significant training and board certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of required training in specialty and/or subspecialty.
• Membership and/or fellowship status in the UK and/or Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality patient care in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Participates in clinical and translational research projects.
• Undertakes administrative duties assigned by Head of Section.

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 Emergency Medicine, in accordance with the 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 Pediatric Emergency Medicine 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 the Hospital’s policy.
• Responsible for the timely completion, competencies, accuracy and legibility of the medical records.
• 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 transfer/discharge. Ensures that transfer/discharge orders are written 24 hours prior to discharge/ transfer.
• 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. 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 postgraduate education and contribute to the national and international recognition of the Hospital

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’s committees and other administrative functions, as required.
• Assists the department in the development and implementation of techniques and practices that help to maximize the utilization of all resources within the department and across the Hospital.
• Abides by the current Hospital’s and medical staff bylaws, all relevant rules, regulations and policies and keeps updated of any changes that might occur.
• Follows all Hospital’s -related policies and procedures.
• Participates in self-and others’ education, training and development as applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job 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.