ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: Surgery
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DEPARTMENT: General Surgery
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JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Consultant Transplant Surgeon
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
As see below
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Clinical Director of General Surgery/Medical
Director.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
1.0
2.0
JOB SUMMARY:
1.1
Consultant Transplant Surgeon must be able to work independently and conduct
a surgery on their own from start to finish. The surgeon will determine exactly
what needs to be done to a patient and decide just how much help they need in
the operating room.
1.2
To work in collaboration with the transplant nephrologists in the overall
management of the transplant patients with special concentration on the surgical
aspects.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
2.1
Report to Clinical Director of General Surgery.
2.2
Attend on call duties according to the requirements of the department.
2.3
To be specialize in organ transplants in patients.
2.4
To perform surgeries to transplant a heart, liver, kidney, or even parts of the
brain to a patient who is suffering terminal illness from a defective or damaged
organ.
2.5
Analyze patient’s medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and
examination results to verify operation’s necessity and to determine best
procedure.
2.6
Follow established surgical techniques during the operation.
2.7
Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as
sedatives, diets, antibiotics, etc.
2.8
Examine patients to provide information on medical condition and surgical risk.
2.9
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents and
other medical staff.
2.10 Provide consultation and surgical assistance to other physicians and surgeons.
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2.11 Refer patients to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary.
2.12 Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility.
2.13 Prepare case histories.
2.14 Manage surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination,
determination of procedures, and procurement of supplies and equipment.
2.15 Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve
operating procedures and outcomes.
2.16 Use clinical problem solving techniques and follow confidentiality procedures.
2.17 Use counseling techniques
2.18 Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or
otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge of skills.
2.19 Available for on-call for transplant patients.
2.20 Perform other duties within the realm of his qualification and experience.
3.0
HOURS OF WORK:
48 hours weekly
4.0
REQUIREMENTS:
4.1
Qualifications or Relevant Experience:
Must be a Doctorate degree in medical science with a focus on transplant
surgery (general/urologist/vascular/endocrine surgeon with at least 5 years
experience in transplant centre)
4.2
Experience:
At least two (2) to three (3) years Transplant fellowship in a recognized
transplant centre (post Saudi Board or equivalent qualification in general
surgery, urology, vascular or endocrine surgery).
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: Surgery
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JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
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5.1
As laid down by the Hospital Programme and subject for amendment.
Remuneration will be commensurate with the category indicated above.
N.B.
This job description is not exhaustive, and is intended as a general guide.
It exists in conjunction with a more detailed breakdown of day-to-day
duties.
Approval
Position
Name
Prepared by:
Medical Director
Reviewed by:
Human Resources
Director
Programme
Director
Lt. Col. Dr Ayed
Al Mordy
Lt. Col. Thabit Al
Shaia’anni
Brig. Gen. Dr. Hamoud
Al Shahrani
Approved by:
Acknowledged
by Employee
Consultant
Transplant Surgeon
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