Assistant Consultant - Nephrology

Job description / Role

Basic Function:
Within the mission, vision and values of Saudi Arabian National Guard - Health Affairs, to provide patient care; to participate in departmental activities; to participate in educational and quality improvement activities of the Division of Nephrology, Hypertension & Renal Transplantation and the Department of Medicine.

Principle Duties:
• To provide high-standard care to patients with renal disease and its sequelae in the Division of Nephrology, within the Department of Medicine under the supervision of a Consultant(s)/Associate Consultant Nephrologist.
• To provide inpatient care for the nephrology patients admitted to the hospital under the name of the Consultant with whom he/she works. This inpatient care would involve daily rounds on all patients assigned to the general nephrology or the renal transplantation service. Part of the inpatient nephrology care would also relate to the supervision of the medical residents rotating in Nephrology and the nephrology fellows. The assistant consultant is also expected to be obliged by the organizational, departmental, and divisional regulations which pertain to inpatient care.
• To participate in the delivery of health care to all Nephrology patients in the ambulatory care setting under the supervision of a Consultant/Associate Consultant. This participation would include caring for patients attending the regular Nephrology and Renal Transplantation ambulatory services and for patients attending the ambulatory hemo- or peritoneal dialysis programs under the direct supervision of a Consultant/Associate Consultant Nephrologist.
• To provide, under the direct supervision of the Consultant/Associate Consultant Nephrologist, consultation service to other divisions within the Department, and other departments within the hospital during the regular working and the on-call hours. The educational component of this consultation services to the staff in other services should also be valued during daily work.
• To perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic interventions and procedures to the renal patients for which he/she is granted specific privileges based on his/her training, qualifications and experience according to the specific privileging conditions approved by the Department and the organization.
• To participate in the on-call coverage of the nephrology service in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Division of Nephrology.
• To attend all the clinical, educational, and patient welfare meetings of the Division of Nephrology as established by the division. Attendance of the general activities of the Department of Medicine is also considered an important component of the job of the assistant consultant in Nephrology.
• To participate in scientific research relevant to renal diseases, contribute into the division and department educational activities and post-graduate training programs, and to serve in committees as directed by the Head, Division of Nephrology, Department Chairman or the Executive Management of the organization.
• To optimally utilize resources, show continuous evidence of self-development and participate in Quality Improvement program of the Division of Nephrology and the Department of Medicine.
• To adhere to all rules and regulations of the Division, the Department, and the organization and to comply with all the APPs and IPPs.
• To perform other relevant duties and tasks as directed by the Head of Nephrology or the Chairman of the Department of Medicine.
• To comply with all the professional and ethical standards and express adherence to the Medical Staff By¬ laws of the organization.
• To show the expected respect, at all times, to patients, their families, colleagues, subordinates and all other members of the healthcare team.

Benefits
• Negotiable tax free salary
• Free housing
• Free utilities
• Family contract if married
• Free Health care
• Free flights
• Professional leave
• Generous annual leave

Requirements

Education:
Graduation from a medical school recognized by NGHA. Certification in Internal Medicine approved by the Saudi Council of Health Specialties and acceptable to the NGHA. Superior or above average performance in areas of patient care and teaching/training activities.

Work Experience:
Productivity in medical research merits strong consideration. Publications in peer reviewed journals are highly desirable (P).

About the Company

Professional Connections International Healthcare Recruitment Agency

Professional Connections, often referred to as Profco, is an international healthcare recruitment specialist. Profco is working to help placing credentialed nurses, doctors and allied health professionals in exciting opportunities with leading hospitals around the world. International assignments are a great way for nurses and other healthcare professionals to broaden their experience and to see how healthcare is delivered in other countries, while at the same time enhancing their career prospects as they gain experience in different parts of the world.