ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT, GASTROENTEROLOGY
Posted on
Saturday, 20 November 2021, 15 Rabia Al Thani 1443
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Friday, 10 December 2021, 6 Jumada Al Awal 1443
Location
Riyadh
Department/Section
Gastroenterology Section - Medicine Department
Summary
Responsible for provision of medical care in the field of Medicine, in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the hospital s policies and procedures.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
Clinical Responsibilities
1. Participates in the duties necessary for the efficient handling and reporting of all examinations.
2. Establishes and maintains diagnostic services in assigned Medicine in coordination with Section Head.
3. Communicates with clinicians and participates in their rounds and conferences.
4. Assists the patient s primary physician regarding test utilization and interpretation.
5. Ensures high levels of employee and patient safety.
6. Verifies all quality control and proficiency testing and prepare for laboratory inspection.
7. Monitors performance standards including quality assurance, quality control and troubleshooting.
8. Provides optimal support of patient care.
Academic Responsibilities
1. Directs and advices junior staff on patient management, especially in the field of Gastroenterology.
2. Guides and actively participates in the training and teaching of Residents, Fellows, Assistant Consultants and junior staff.
3. Keeps abreast with all the latest techniques and developments, especially in the field of Gastroenterology following and implementing them on a selective basis to improve technical standards.
4. Actively participates in the educational activities and training programs of the department.
5. Participates in national and international medical conferences.
Research Responsibilities
1. Participates in clinical, basic and translational research projects and publishes papers 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
1. Undertakes the administrative duties assigned by Head of Section or Chairman of the department.
2. Participates in all mandatory departmental activities and serves on departmental and hospital committees, as required.
3. 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.
4. Abides by the current hospital and medical staff bylaws, all relevant rules, regulations and policies and keeps updated of any changes that might occur.
5. Follows all Hospital related policies and procedures.
6 . Participates in self and others education, training and development, as applicable.
Education
Graduation from an accredited medical school acceptable to KFSH&RC;(Gen.Org).
Experience Required
Five (5) years of training in specialty and subspecialty plus post-training experience required.
Other Requirements(Certificates)
N/A.