Consultant Otolaryngology

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients with ENT conditions.
• Manage outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and referred cases within the approved scope of practice.
• Perform diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical procedures according to approved clinical privileges.
• Manage complex ENT cases and provide specialist consultation to other departments.
• Participate in departmental on-call and emergency coverage as required.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and coordinated patient care.
• Participate in clinical audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, quality improvement, and patient-safety initiatives.
• Participate in departmental education, clinical meetings, research, and continuing professional development activities.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Maintain compliance with DHP regulations, hospital policies, clinical governance requirements, and applicable accreditation standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Medical degree (MBBS, MD, MBChB or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Recognized postgraduate specialty/board qualification in Otolaryngology / Otorhinolaryngology / ENT.
• Qualification must be acceptable for registration and licensing with the Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP), Ministry of Public Health – Qatar.
• Minimum 5- 7 years of relevant post-specialty qualification experience.
• Current or recent independent Consultant-level clinical practice is preferred.
• Strong clinical and surgical experience in Otolaryngology.
• Experience in a tertiary or large acute-care hospital is preferred.
• GCC experience is an advantage.
• Experience within a JCI-accredited or internationally accredited healthcare organization is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced clinical and surgical expertise in Otolaryngology.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to independently manage complex cases.
• Strong understanding of patient safety, clinical governance, and evidence-based practice.
• Effective leadership, supervision, and mentoring skills.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multicultural healthcare environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic is an advantage.