Job Description

Job Description

Provides specialised geriatric care within the ICC physical clinic on a part-time, in-person basis, addressing the unique medical, functional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs of the geriatric population. Evaluates, diagnoses, and manages a wide range of acute and chronic medical  conditions, including patients with multiple comorbidities, polypharmacy, frailty, dementia, and other age-related health concerns.Delivers evidence-based, patient-centred care during scheduled part-time in-clinic sessions, ensuring continuity of care, medicationoptimisation, preventive care, and chronic disease management for patients seen face-to-face. Coordinates closely with the full-time clinical and administrative teams to maintain continuity of care between sessions, applying population health and value-based care principles to improve clinical outcomes, optimise healthcare resources, and deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality care for the aging population, within the defined scope .

Patient Consultations and Management

• –        Deliver comprehensive, in-person geriatric care during scheduled part-time clinic sessions at the ICC physical clinic, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• –        Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations, including history taking, physical examination, medication review, and geriatric assessment during each in-clinic visit.
• –        Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based management plans, including medication optimisation, preventive care, lifestyle interventions, and referrals when indicated.
• –        Manage complex geriatric conditions, including multimorbidity, frailty, cognitive impairment, and polypharmacy, ensuring continuity and coordination of care with the full-time clinical team between sessions.
• –        Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, caregivers, and community services to deliver integrated, patient-centred care within the scope of part-time attendance.
• –        Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the EHR to support seamless handover and continuity of care with colleagues managing the patient outside of scheduled sessions.
• Promote healthy aging through preventive care, chronic disease management, and population health and value-based care principles, within the available part-time clinic hours.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• –        Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers, providing clear guidance on diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care to support informed decision-making.
• –        Ensure compliance with clinical, ethical, and regulatory standards while maintaining accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation for all in-clinic encounters.
• –        Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based geriatric practice and in-clinic regulations through continuous professional development.
• Contribute to clinical governance by participating in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and regulatory compliance programmes, to the extent feasible within part-time hours

Professional Development

• –        Maintain and continuously enhance clinical knowledge in geriatric medicine and in-person best practices.
• –        Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and continuing medical education (CME) activities to remain current with evidence-based practices in geriatric medicine.
• Integrate the latest clinical evidence into practice to continuously improve the quality, safety, and effectiveness of patient care delivered during part-time sessions.

Clinical Documentation and EHR Proficiency

• –        Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in compliance with organisational policies and applicable data privacy regulations.
• –        Demonstrate proficiency in the clinic’s EHR system to ensure efficient, high-quality, and well-documented in-person consultations.
• Participate in ongoing training and adopt system enhancements and best practices, collaborating with relevant support teams to optimise performance and user experience.

Patient Safety and Satisfaction

• –        Uphold the highest standards of patient safety by delivering safe, evidence-based care and adhering to established clinical safety protocols during all in-person patient interactions.
• –        Identify, report, and escalate patient safety risks, incidents, and quality concerns in accordance with organisational policies.
• –        Counsel patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, medication use, potential adverse effects, and follow-up care to support informed decision-making and medication safety.
• –        Deliver compassionate, patient-centred consultations through effective communication, comprehensive clinical assessment, empathy, and shared decision-making.
• Monitor patient feedback and contribute to quality improvement initiatives that strengthen patient safety, clinical outcomes, and service excellence.

Collaboration with Healthcare Teams

• –        Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care and optimise clinical outcomes, ensuring continuity between part-time in-clinic sessions and full-time coverage.
• –        Provide clinical expertise and recommendations to support evidence-based decision-making and integrated care planning.
• –        Facilitate clear and timely communication among healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and quality of care .
• Mentor and support junior physicians and healthcare professionals through clinical guidance and knowledge sharing during scheduled clinic time

Skills

• 3 years minimum in geriatric clinical practice
• •     Medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent) from an accredited medical school.
• •     Residency training in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine from an accredited programme.
• •     Board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• •     Fellowship certification in Geriatrics.
• •     Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) classification and registration as Geriatrics Consultant.
• •     Proven experience as a Geriatrics Consultant or similar role, preferably in a hospital or outpatient clinical setting.
• •     Experience in practising population health management and value-based care approaches.
• •     Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR).
• •     Strong clinical judgment and analytical skills.
• •     Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish effective relationships with patients and colleagues.
• •     Ability to work effectively within limited part-time clinic hours, managing caseload and priorities efficiently within scheduled sessions.
• •     Ability to coordinate effectively with full-time colleagues to ensure continuity of care between sessions.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated of the latest advancements in geriatric medicine, population health management, and value-based care.