Obstetrics & Gynecology Assistant Consultant

King Abdullah bin Abdelaziz University; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university hospital seeks an Assistant Consultant who will play a key role in clinical care, education, and administrative duties. The ideal candidate will be recently board certified and demonstrate a commitment to patient-centered care, teamwork, and continuous learning. Responsibilities include providing patient care, developing clinical guidelines, and engaging in research and educational activities.

Qualifications

• Recently Board certified from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties from 2024.
• Practical understanding of KAAUH values and mission.
• Participate in educational activities and provide ongoing education to team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist Consultants in clinical duties and patient care.
• Undertake administrative responsibilities related to patient care.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities and research.

Skills

Patient Care

Teamwork

Clinical Guidelines Development

Education

Board certified from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties

Job description

Job Qualifications:

Recently Board certified from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties from 2024.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Assistant Consultants are expected to:

• Have a practical understanding of KAAUH Mission, Vision, Values, Bylaws, Code of Ethics, Code of Professional Conduct, and all Policies and Procedures related to their Job.
• Practice KAAUH values: Patient-Driven, High Reliability, Teamwork, Professional Ethics, Learning and Sharing, Performance-Driven.
• Provide patient/family education related to health learning needs.

Assistant Consultant shall contribute to the following three (3) performance areas:

A-Clinical:

• Assist Consultants in clinical work by providing patient care within their scope of services and privileges.
• Patient care includes consultation services, follow-up care, procedures, on-call duties, and other clinical responsibilities as assigned.
• Clinical duties will be assigned fairly among available staff, in compliance with hospital policies.
• Deliver patient care in outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, emergency rooms, operating rooms, day units, ICUs, etc.
• Practice based on up-to-date evidence and under supervision of Obstetrics & Gynecology consultants.
• Follow quality improvement initiatives and ensure a safe environment, complying with accreditation standards.
• Empower patients and families, contributing to an excellent patient experience.
• Demonstrate accountability, resource utilization, and efficient care processes.
• Supervise residents, contributing to their professional development and performance evaluations.

B-Administrative:

• Undertake administrative duties related to patient care, quality assurance, and hospital development.
• Develop clinical guidelines, pathways, and evidence-based practices.
• Participate in audits, peer reviews, morbidity & mortality rounds, and other quality activities.
• Assist with procurement, recruitment, policy development, process improvement, and committee participation.

C-Education & Research:

• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities.
• Provide ongoing education to team members.
• Engage in departmental educational activities like Grand Rounds and Journal Clubs.
• Maintain CME requirements and participate in research activities, aiming for scientific publications.
• Promote patient-centered care and participate in quality and safety activities.
• Provide clear health information to patients.
• Perform other duties as required.