Job Description

About the job

Please send your CV and resume to dallahrecruit.services@gmail.com

Role Purpose

Within the limits of his/her delineated clinical privileges, to manage patients for whom he/she is responsible to the highest attainable standards of care within the resources in full compliance to Dallah Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and to support the Head of Surgery in the overall management of the department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Takes full responsibility for the appropriate admission, monitoring and care of patients (that is compassionate, appropriate & effective) attending his/her allocated Pediatric Surgery Outpatient Clinics or presenting at the Emergency Room, admitted under the specialty or referred for opinion and management.
2. Assesses patient needs, performs the normal range of pediatric surgical procedures in the operating room on a routine or emergency basis and manages the postoperative care of patients.
3. Directs and coordinates the management of trauma in children
4. Responsible for investigating, diagnosing and treating the health conditions of patients by using scientific evidence to improve patient care practices.
5. Responsible for prescribing and reviewing patients’ medication appropriately and timely.
6. Responsible for closely monitor the medically necessary length of stay of patients.
7. Writing clinical notes (including assessment and care plans) in patients’ medical records as per the hospital policy.
8. Responsible for complying with appropriate blood or blood product use and antibiotic stewardship program as per hospital policy.
9. Demonstrates interpersonal & communication skills that establish & maintain professional relationships with patients, families, co-workers & other members of healthcare team.
10. Able to demonstrates both understanding of contexts and systems in which health care is provided and ability to apply this knowledge to improve and optimize health care
11. Able to use scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate and improve patient care practices
12. Demonstrates cost-conscious care including avoiding the overuse and misuse of diagnostic tests and treatment.
13. Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, understanding & sensitivity to diversity & responsible attitude towards other staff and patients
14. Manages any assigned Resident Staff/General Practitioners allocated to the department, participating in arranging rotas and periods of leave towards the protection of the required 24-hour cover.
15. Participate in-patient and family education to help patients and families to better understand and participate in their care and make well-informed care decisions.
16. Performs any other duties within the range of his/her professional knowledge and skills as directed by the Head of Surgery and/or Chief of Medical Staff.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Industry / Domain

Healthcare

Necessary Knowledge and Experience

Essential: Five (5) years in the specialty of Surgery with three years at consultant level in Pediatric Surgery. Minimum of five years since acquisition of essential postgraduate qualification.

Education and Certification Requirements

Essential:

• Basic medical degree.
• Saudi Board/ Fellowship Certification, or equivalent in the specialty.
• SCFHS License in Paediatric Surgery as Consultant.

Skills

Essential:

• Knowledge and practical skills in neonatal and pediatric surgery procedures including pediatric endoscopy.
• Academic experience in teaching and research.
• Ability to speak read and write Arabic and English.
• Knowledge in Computer Application.

Attitude

• Strong Work Ethic
• Compassionate and approachable
• Responsible and trustworthy
• Adaptability
• Honest and Integrity
• Punctual
• Self-Motivated
• Self-Confidence
• Respect for patient’s confidentiality

Conditions

• This job description will become effective from the date
• signed by the Chief of Medical Staff.
• This job description shall be subject to periodic review and may be changed at any time, in consultation with the employee.