Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for admitted patients in the department under own responsibility or supervision of the consultant.
• Manage outpatient clinics when assigned, according to the approved departmental rota.
• Conduct patient assessments, request investigations, interpret results, establish diagnoses, plan treatments, and perform follow-up evaluations within granted privileges.
• Apply hospital-approved clinical guidelines and pathways to ensure high-quality and safe patient care.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and residents in delivering patient care.
• Take part in quality improvement initiatives and departmental activities.
• Participate in hospital and departmental committees as required.
• Uphold Islamic values, professional ethics, and hospital policies at all times.
• Maintain professional standards of care in line with international and national healthcare benchmarks.
• Ensure informed consent is obtained for all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Prescribe treatments, medications, and specialized interventions under consultant supervision and within the scope of privileges.
• Monitor patient progress regularly and update the consultant accordingly.
• Perform independent rounds at least once per shift and attend patients when called.
• Assist consultants in ward rounds and surgical procedures.
• Ensure timely documentation of patient records, discharge summaries, and medical reports in the electronic health system.
• Attend all emergency codes and provide support as per hospital policy.
• Contribute to patient and family education on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Provide teaching, supervision, and mentorship to interns, residents, and fellows as assigned.
• Engage in continuous self-development and support departmental training programs.
• Enhance patient experience through compassion, respect, and dignity.
• Carry out any additional tasks relevant to professional role and assigned by the department.

Requirements

Education & Qualification

• Medical degree from a recognized and accredited university.
• Completion of internship and residency in the relevant specialty.
• Postgraduate qualification (MD, MS, MSc, or equivalent) in specialty field.

Licensure & Certification

• Valid license to practice medicine in country of origin.
• Eligible for licensure with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of clinical experience after residency in the relevant specialty.
• Prior experience in a tertiary or teaching hospital preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong diagnostic and clinical management abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills within a multicultural healthcare environment.
• Commitment to ethical practice, quality improvement, and patient-centered care.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and hospital systems.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic language is an asset.