ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: Nephrology
DEPARTMENT:
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Renal Dialysis Unit
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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Registrar Nephrologist
Essential:
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Graduate from a recognised medical school.
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Master Degree or equivalent qualification in Nephrology.
Desirable:
Saudi Board or equivalent higher qualification in General Medicine
EXPERIENCE:
Essential:
Master Degree Holders must have a Minimum of three (3) years structured
training/experience in Nephrology in a recognised centre of which one (1) year must be at
Registrar Level.
PERSONAL QUALITIES/SKILLS:
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Ability to assume greater responsibility in matters of patient care.
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Commitment to learning and training in pursuance of a career in his chosen specialty.
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Ability to deal calmly, with tact and diplomacy to patient and staff alike.
iv
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.
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To participate in the training and teaching programme of the hospital as required.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to:
Consultant/Senior Registrar Nephrologists.
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: Nephrology
DEPARTMENT:
Renal Dialysis Unit
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Essential Collaborative Relationships:
staff. Subordinate Staff:
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Other medical, nursing, technical and secretarial
(only those for whom the jobholder is directly responsible)
Residents.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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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
Carries out full range of inpatient and outpatient clinical duties as assigned by the
Consultant/Senior Registrar in accordance with individually approved clinical
privileges.
iv
Participates in the on-call duties as required by the department/division.
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Participates in the improvement of quality of patient care (Total Quality Management
Programme, Quality Assessment Improvement Programme) as applicable.
vi
Instructs and guides when necessary junior medical staff in the overall care of patients,
supervises their performance/work and contributes to the training and teaching activities
in the department/division.
vii
Reports and discusses all unusual findings, complication or alterations in the
management plan, with the Consultant/Senior Registrar.
viii
Fulfills the requirements of the Saudi Council for Health Specialties with regard to
continuing medical education.
ix
To work towards completing his postgraduate training and passing the Final Part of the
Saudi Board or Membership.
x
Attends the Continuing Medical Education Programme of the department/division.
xi
To acquire and maintain a valid certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS).
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: Nephrology
DEPARTMENT:
Renal Dialysis Unit
Job Desc. No:
Date of Issue:
Issue:
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Registrar Nephrologist
xii Participates in approved research projects.
xiii
Shares workload in his specialty during the absence of his colleagues.
xiv
Strives to improve his clinical expertise as well as standard of practice with regard to
morbidity and cost effectiveness.
xv
Participates in the Major Disaster Plan of the hospital, as indicated
xvi
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.
CONDITIONS:
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This job description will become effective on the date signed by the Programme
Director.
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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