ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: Nephrology
DEPARTMENT:
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Renal Dialysis Unit
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
NP/RD/J 011
11/01/2012
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1 of 3
Senior House Officer in Nephrology
QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential
Graduate from a recognised medical school.
EXPERIENCE:
Essential:
One (1) year recent experience as SHO in General Medicine, post internship year.
Desirable::
Previous experience in Nephrology
PERSONAL QUALITIES/SKILLS:
i
ii
iii
Commitment to learning and training in pursuance of a career in the chosen medical
specialty.
Ability to deal calmly, with tact and diplomacy to patient and staff alike.
Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
JOB OUTLINE:
i
To exercise the highest possible standard of patient care according to his clinical
privileges and available resources.
ii
Works towards completing his post graduate training and passing the Final Part his
Membership or Saudi Board.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to:
Consultant/Registrar in Nephrology
Essential Collaborative Relationships: Other medical, nursing, technical and secretarial
staff Subordinate Staff:
(only those for whom the jobholder is directly responsible)
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: Nephrology
DEPARTMENT:
Renal Dialysis Unit
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:
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Senior House Officer in Nephrology
i
Abides by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Code of Medical Ethics, Rules and Regulations of
the Medical Staff and those specific to the department/division.
ii
Provides the highest attainable standard of medical care for the patients for whom
he/she is responsible.
iii
To clerk and examine the patients admitted to the Nephrology Ward, to carry out the
appropriate investigations and report the results to senior colleagues.
iv
To attend the out-patient clinic when required for educational purposes as well as to
assist in taking the patient histories and examination under the supervision of senior
colleagues.
v
To acquire and maintain valid certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
vi
To assist his senior colleagues in performing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures as
required.
vii
Participates in the on-call duties as required by the department/division.
viii To attend the teaching and training programme within and outside the
department/division.
ix
To work towards completing his postgraduate training and passing the Final Part of the
Saudi Board or Membership.
x
Fulfills the requirements of the Saudi Council for Health Specialties with regard to
continuing medical education.
xi
Shares workload in his specialty during the absence of his colleagues.
xii
Participates in the Major Disaster Plan of the hospital, as indicated.
xiii Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her
knowledge, skills and abilities.
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: Nephrology
DEPARTMENT:
Renal Dialysis Unit
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Job Desc. No:
Date of Issue:
Issue:
Page:
NP/RD/J 011
11/01/2012
1
3 of 3
Senior House Officer in Nephrology
CONDITIONS:
i
This job description will become effective on the date signed by the Programme
Director.
ii
This job description is subject to periodic review and should not be changed without
approval of the Programme Director.
Approval
Position
Name
Prepared by:
Medical Director
Reviewed by:
H.R.Director
Lt. Col. Dr. Ayed
Al Mordy
Lt. Col. Thabit Al Shaia’ani
Approved by:
Programme
Director
Brig. Gen. Dr. Hamoud
Al Shahrani
Acknowledged
by Employee
Signature
Date