ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: PAEDIATRICS
Job Desc. No:
PED/MED/J 009
DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL
Issue:
Page:
2
1 of 3
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases
REPORTS TO:
Director/Head of Paediatrics
SUBORDINATE STAFF:
Only those for whom the jobholder is directly
responsible – Senior Registrars, Registrars and
Residents
ESSENTIAL COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP:
All staff in medical, nursing, technical and secretarial staff.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
1.0
2.0
JOB SUMMARY:
1.1
To exercise the highest possible standard of patient care according to his clinical
privileges and available resources.
1.2
To participate in the training and teaching programme of the hospital.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
2.1
Abides by the Medical Staff By-Laws, Code of Medical Ethics, Rules and
Regulations of the Medical Staff and those specific to the department.
2.2
Provides the highest attainable standard of medical care for the patients for whom
he/she is responsible.
2.3
Carries out full range of inpatient and outpatient clinical duties as assigned by the
Director/Head of Department in accordance with individually approved clinical
privileges.
2.4
Participates in the on-call duties as required by the department.
2.5
Teaches staff assigned for training purposes, and participates with the Director of
Paediatrics and Director of Postgraduate and Academic Affairs in planning a
programme of career development for trainees.
2.6
Participates in the improvement of quality of patient care (Total Quality
Management Programme, Quality Assessment Improvement Programme) as
applicable.
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: PAEDIATRICS
Job Desc. No:
PED/MED/J 009
DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL
Issue:
Page:
2
2 of 3
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases
JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d.)
3.0
2.7
Fulfills the requirements of the Saudi Council for Health Specialties with regard to
continuing medical education.
2.8
Participates in and/or actively supports approved research projects.
2.9
Deputizes for his superior as required and shares workload in his specialty during the
absence of his colleagues.
2.10
Strives to improve his clinical expertise as well as standard of practice with regard to
morbidity and cost effectiveness.
2.11
Participates in the forward planning, and further development of the department.
2.12
Serves on hospital committees as requested.
2.13
Participates in the Major Disaster Plan of the hospital, as indicated.
2.14
Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her
knowledge, skills and abilities, within the hospital and/or affiliated medical
facilities.
HOURS OF WORK:
The post-holder will work 48 hours per week. This is usually 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays to Wednesdays (Inc.) and 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays.
4.0
REQUIREMENTS:
4.1
Qualifications or Relevant Experience:
4.1.1
Graduate from a recognized medical school.
4.1.2
Saudi Board or equivalent higher qualification in Paediatrics.
4.1.3
Fellowship in Paediatric Infectious Diseases (Minimum of two years) or
equivalent sub-specialty certificate recognized by the SCHS.
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: PAEDIATRICS
Job Desc. No:
PED/MED/J 009
DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL
Issue:
Page:
2
3 of 3
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases
JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d.)
4.2
4.3
5.0
Personal Qualities:
4.2.1
Self-motivated with awareness of current trends in the field.
4.2.2
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
4.2.3
Ability to speak, write and read Arabic and English.
Experience:
4.3.1
Four (4) years specialized professional post qualification training/experience
in Paediatric Infectious Diseases in a recognized centre, of which a minimum
of two (2) years must be at Senior Registrar level in Paediatric Infections
Diseases.
4.3.2
Publisher of original work, have participated and preferably led original
research.
4.3.3
Experience in postgraduate teaching.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
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
Mordi
Lt. Col. Thabit Al
Shaia’anni
Brig. Gen. Dr. Hamoud
Al Shahrani
Approved by:
Acknowledged
by Employee
Signature
Date
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: PAEDIATRICS
Job Desc. No:
PED/MED/J 009
DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL
Issue:
Page:
2
4 of 3
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases