Vacancies

Summary

Assists in providing medical care in the field of General Pediatrics and supervises interns and residents, in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the Hospital’s policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

*Clinical Responsibilities

• Assists the Consultants in providing required patient care and management in the field of in the field of General Pediatrics, in accordance with standards of medical care laid down by the Healthcare Delivery.
• Studies and performs assessment, examination and the compilation of a case history and assists in the diagnosis and management of the patient in accordance with criteria listed in diagnostic manuals such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
• Registers detailed medical history, conducts a thorough physical examination and creates plan for patient management and follows-up for discussion with the Consultant. Subsequently, records the consultant’s orders, progress notes another required documents for outpatients.
• Provideson-call coverage for their specialty on a rotational basis during evenings,nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Prepares forand participates in consultant and specialist ward rounds as per policy.  Documents findings in medical records.
• Follows up oninvestigation results for outpatients and modifies treatment accordingly.
• Attends specialty clinics, outpatient clinics, and shares on on-call schedule as per requirements.
• Performs other clinical responsibilities, as assigned.

*Academic Responsibilities

• Provides orientation, bedside training and supervision of interns, residents and fellows as assigned.
• Keeps abreast of all the latest techniques and developments, especially in area of General Pediatrics.  Implements them on a selective basis to improve technical standards.
• Participates in the educational activities and training programs of the department.
• Participatesin national and international medical conferences.

*Research Responsibilities

• Participates inclinical, basic and translational research projects in accordance with ResearchAdvisory Council Policy in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality ofpost graduate education and contribute to the national and internationalrecognition of the Hospital.        

Education

Graduation from a medical school in good standing, completion of required period of postgraduate training in a specialty and/or subspecialty, with Saudi/American Board or Canadian/UK certification, or equivalent as outlined by the Medical Staff Credentialing Committee.

Experience Required

Two (2) years of training in specialty and subspecialty plus post-training experience required.

Other Requirements(Certificates)

N/A