Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assumes overall responsibility of the medical and surgical management of his/ her patients according to clinical specialty and privileges and in consultation with other specialties when needed.
• To manage the care of new and follow up patients at Riyadh Hospital from consultation through to completion of treatment.
• To maintain accurate and clear medical records.
• To ensure consistent medical treatment of patients by working in accordance with agreed protocols and achieve medical continuity of care for the Patients.
• To provide advice to clinical, scientific and administration staff.
• To facilitate own training under the supervision of head of department and chief medical officer, in accordance with hospital requirements, best practice, and Riyadh Hospital Policies & Procedures and protocols.
• To take responsibility for CME and documentation of activity in support of revalidation.
• To comply with current laws, regulations, and accreditation standards such as MOH, SCFHS, SFDA, CBAHI, JCI, etc.

Qualification & Experience Requirements:

• Saudi Board Certified or equivalent is required.
• Experience not less than three years after obtaining the required qualification (Saudi Board or an equivalent) or minimum of 5 years if the credential is from the second category according to the SCFHS regulations. For subspecialties, the consultant should have fulfilled the required training.
• Current Registration in the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, as a consultant, is highly preferred.
• BLS and ATLS certification depending on the specialty is highly required.

Skills and Competencies:

• Profound knowledge of the relevant laws and regulation in Saudi Arabia.
• Commitment to the ethical code of the profession and the medical field.
• Good communication and people management skills.
• Leadership skills and emotional/ social intelligence.