Job Description

• gastrointestinal and hepatology conditions.
• Utilize telehealth tools (video, phone, secure messaging) to assess, diagnose, and manage patients.
• Manage common GI conditions including:
• GERD, dyspepsia, IBS, constipation, diarrhoea
• Inflammatory bowel disease (stable follow-up)
• Fatty liver disease, hepatitis follow-up
• GI-related anaemia and functional GI disorders
• Review laboratory results and imaging remotely and adjust management plans accordingly.
• Identify red flags requiring urgent in-person assessment or hospital referral.
• Develop individualized treatment and monitoring plans in collaboration with consultants.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in telemedicine-driven GI care pathways (e.g., GERD clinics, IBS pathways, liver disease follow-up)
  

Professional Development and Teaching:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in gastroenterology, hepatology and digital health.
• Attend CME, workshops and conferences.
• Participate in case discussion and academic activity.
• Support teaching and supervision of junior doctors when required.
  

Quality Assurance, Patient Safety, and Compliance:

• Adhere to internal medicine/gastroenterology clinical guidelines, telemedicine regulations, and ethical standards.
• Ensure safe prescribing practices, including dose adjustments in liver impairment.
• Monitor and counsel patients regarding medication side effects and warning signs.
• Report patient safety concerns and adverse events to the Quality Department.
• Participate in virtual audits, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical reviews.
  

Telehealth Platform Proficiency and Digital Care Delivery:

• Utilize telemedicine platforms for video consultations, secure messaging, and lab result reviews.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential digital patient records.
• Participate in telehealth training and collaborate with IT support for system optimization
  

Patient Experience and Satisfaction:

• Communicate diagnoses and management plans clearly and empathetically.
• Provide education on the disease progression, treatment options, and red-flag symptoms.
• Address patient concerns and follow-up questions promptly via telehealth channels.
• Encourage adherence to treatment plans and follow-up schedules
  

Multidisciplinary and Consultant Collaboration:

• Provide education on the disease progression, treatment options, and red-flag symptoms.
• Address patient concerns and follow-up questions promptly via telehealth channels.
• Encourage adherence to treatment plans and follow-up schedules
  

Skills

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Completion of Internal Medicine residency from an accredited program.
• Fellowship training in Gastroenterology from an accredited program.
• Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) classification and registration as Registrar – Gastroenterology.
• Strong clinical judgment with expertise in gastroenterology and hepatology.
• Experience or strong interest in telemedicine-based care.
• Proficiency in EMR systems and telehealth platforms.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and continuous professional development.
  

Education

Medicine & Surgery