General Practitioner

Job Description

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Job Advertisement – Saudi General Practitioner (GP) – Dialysis Unit

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Saudi General Practitioner (GP) to join our Dialysis Unit and contribute to delivering exceptional patient-centered care. The successful candidate will work closely with nephrology consultants, nursing teams, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to provide high-quality chronic hemodialysis services and ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.

Position Title

* Saudi General Practitioner (GP) – Dialysis Unit

Key Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

* Perform comprehensive admission examinations for all newly referred patients and accurately document clinical findings.

* Conduct and document patient assessments, including vital signs, physical and mental health status, dialysis orders, and compliance with prescribed dietary and medication regimens.

* Provide chronic hemodialysis therapy and formulate dialysis treatment plans through various vascular access methods while adhering to all applicable safety protocols for patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

* Assess patients daily and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

* Participate in unit rounds with consulting physicians and discuss patient treatment plans as required.

* Inform the Senior Physician of any significant changes in patients’ medical conditions and the actions taken.

* Follow Senior Physician instructions regarding individualized patient treatment plans.

* Perform clinical procedures and modify patient prescriptions as requested by the Senior Physician.

* Evaluate patients upon request from nursing staff and provide appropriate medical interventions.

* Document all treatments, follow-up plans, and clinical progress in patient medical records.

* Complete comprehensive annual patient reviews and present findings during regular unit meetings after consultant review.

* Develop competencies in specialized nephrology-related procedures under senior staff supervision.

* Monitor and analyze laboratory investigations, identify abnormalities, and initiate appropriate actions.

* Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and other emergency medical procedures when required.

* Initiate emergency treatment plans and ensure complete and accurate documentation.

* Participate in mandatory in-service education programs, including CPR certification, Health & Safety training, disaster preparedness, and fire drills.

* Participate in clinical audits and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives and clinical outcome implementation.

* Participate in departmental educational activities, including medical rounds, tutorials, and journal clubs.

* Report incidents or situations that may compromise patient, visitor, or staff safety through the appropriate chain of command.

* Deliver high-quality patient care in a respectful, compassionate, and professional manner.

* Attend all mandatory onboarding and ongoing training programs.

* Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, safety regulations, and clinical standards.

* Collaborate effectively with nursing, clinical, and administrative teams.

* Perform administrative and clerical duties as required.

* Participate actively in the center’s on-call duty roster.

* Provide coverage across dialysis centers within Saudi Arabia when required and acknowledge that the assigned workplace may change based on operational needs.

* Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including quality measures, medical KPIs, CBAHI standards, and all applicable Saudi healthcare regulatory requirements.

Education and Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

* A Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) degree from an accredited institution.

* A valid professional classification and license issued by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) as a General Practitioner or Nephrology Resident.

* Valid license to practice medicine in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Experience and Requirements

* Minimum of two (2) years of professional clinical experience following internship or postgraduate medical training, preferably in Internal Medicine and/or Nephrology.

* Experience in dialysis or nephrology services is highly desirable.

* Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Arabic. Candidates without Arabic fluency may only be considered in exceptional circumstances.

* Excellent communication, teamwork, and clinical decision-making skills.

* Ability to work effectively under pressure and in demanding clinical environments.

* Physically fit and medically able to perform duties that may require extended working hours, mobility, and emergency response activities.

Why Join Us?

* Opportunity to work within a specialized dialysis and nephrology healthcare environment.

* Collaborative multidisciplinary team culture.

* Continuous professional development and training opportunities.

* Commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.

Apply now and become part of a healthcare team dedicated to improving the lives of patients through exceptional renal care.

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