Consultant - Pediatric Hematology Oncology

Job description / Role

Category
Medical Doctor

Speciality
Paediatric Haematologist

Location
Riyadh

Salary min
On Application SAR

Salary max
On Application SAR

Hospital
We are hiring for the #1 ranked hospital in The Middle East.

Our client Hospital is a 985 bedded Magnet Accredited Tertiary referral Hospital.

Description
Position Title: Consultant
Speciality: Ped Hematology/Oncology
Department:Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Summary:
Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases and conditions, as well as the provision of medical care in the field of Pediatric Hematology / Oncology, in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the hospital,s policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties
• Clinical Responsibilities:
• Provides required patient care and management in the field of Pediatric Hematology / Oncology in accordance with standards of medical care laid down by KFSH & RC.
• Assumes responsibility for patients under his care. Liaises with various support service departments and medical specializations to provide appropriate and timely medical care, in accordance with the standards laid down by KFSH & RC.
• Complies with all hospital standards and policies pertaining to acceptance, eligibility, admission processes, consultation, daily patient care, operating room, outpatient practices, and patient discharge.
• Admits patients, initiates investigations and ensures findings are recorded. Assesses patients' diseases or conditions to determine appropriate therapeutic modalities/ procedures.
• Conducts ward rounds as per policy and reassesses inpatients under care. Documents findings in medical records.
• Ensures appropriate patient preparation for procedures/ surgery and performs procedures/ surgery as indicated in the signed clinical privilege form.
• Follows up on investigation results for inpatients and outpatients and modifies treatment accordingly.
• Attends specificity clinics, outpatient clinics, day surgical units, day medical units, special procedures, treatment areas and shares on- call schedule as per requirements.
• Performs any other clinical responsibilities, as assigned.

Academic Responsibilities:
• Directs and advices junior staff on patient management, especially in the field of Pediatric Hematology / Oncology.
• Guides and actively participates in the training and teaching of Residents, Fellows, Assistant Consultants and junior staff.
• Keeps abreast with all the latest techniques and developments, especially in field of Pediatric Hematology / Oncology, following and implementing them on a selective basis to improve technical standards.
• Actively participates in the educational activities and training programs of the Centre.
• Participates in national and international medical conferences.

Research Responsibilities:
• Participates in clinical, basic and transnational research projects and publishes papers in accordance with Research Advisory Council Policy in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of post graduate education and contribute to the national and international recognition of KFSH & RC

Administrative Responsibilities:
• Undertakes the administrative duties assigned by Head of Section or Director of the Centre.
• Participates in all mandatory Centre activities and serves on Centre and hospital committees, as required.
• Assists the Centre in the development and implementation of techniques and practices that help maximize the utilization of all resources within the Centre and across the hospital.
• Abides by the current hospital and medical staff bylaws, all relevant rules, regulations and policies and keeps updated of any changes that might occur.
• Performs any other related duties, as assigned.

Benefits
• Generous tax-free income.
• Lucrative benefits package to include free fully furnished accommodation, free healthcare, free flights and 54 days paid leave per year.
• Other benefits +++

Requirements

Education Required:
Graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of required period of training in specialty and/or subspecialty, with Arab or American Board certification, membership and/or fellowship status in the United Kingdom and/or Canada or their equivalent.

Experience Required:
Seven (7) years of training in specialty or subspecialty plus postgraduate training experience must be equal to or exceed seven (7) years' experience in the subspecialty.

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.