ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: Surgery
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DEPARTMENT: Paediatric Surgery
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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Consultant Paediatric Surgeon
Essential
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Graduate from a recognised medical school.
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Saudi Board or equivalent higher qualification in General Surgery.
iii
Sub-specialty Fellowship in Paediatric Surgery (minimum of two years).
EXPERIENCE:
Essential
Category A + B hospitals:
i
Four (4) years specialised post qualification experience in Paediatric Surgery of which a
minimum of two (2) years must be at Senior Specialist level in Paediatric Surgery.
ii
Experience in updated methods of Paediatric Surgery including minimal invasive
procedures.
Desirable
Publisher of original work, have participated and preferably led original research.
PERSONAL QUALITIES/SKILLS:
i
Self-motivated and with awareness of current trends in the field.
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Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
iii
Ability to speak, write and read Arabic and English.
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.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to:
Director of Surgery/Head of Paediatric Surgery.
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: Surgery
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DEPARTMENT: Paediatric Surgery
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Subordinate Staff:
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Consultant Paediatric Surgeon
(only those for whom the jobholder is directly responsible)
Senior Specialists, Specialists, Residents and Interns
Essential Collaborative Relationships: Other medical, nursing, technical and secretarial staff
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
i
Abides by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Code of Medical Ethics, Rules and Regulations of
the Medical Staff and those specific to the departmentdivision.
ii
Provides the highest attainable standard of medical care for the patients for whom
he/she is responsible.
iii
Carries out a full range of inpatient and outpatient clinical duties as assigned by the
Director of Surgery/Head of Paediatric Surgery in accordance with individually
approved clinical privileges.
iv
Participates in on-call duties as required by the department/division.
v
Teaches staff assigned for training purposes and participates with the Director of
Surgery/Head of Paediatric Surgery and Director of Postgraduate and Academic Affairs
in planning a programme of career development for trainees.
vi
Participates in the improvement of quality of patient care (Total Quality Management
Programme, Quality Assessment Improvement Programme) as applicable.
vii
Fulfills the requirements of the Saudi Council for Health Specialties with regard to
continuing medical education.
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Participates in and/or actively supports approved research projects.
ix
Deputises for his superior as required and shares the workload in his specialty during
the absence of his colleagues.
x
Strives to improve his clinical expertise as well as standard of practice with regard to
morbidity and cost effectiveness.
xi
Participates in the
department/division.
xii
Serves on hospital committees as requested.
xiii
Participates in the major disaster plan of the hospital as indicated
forward
planning
,
and
further
development
of
the
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: Surgery
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DEPARTMENT: Paediatric Surgery
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
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Consultant Paediatric Surgeon
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:
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
Lt. Col. Dr. Ayed Mordy
Reviewed by:
Human Resources
Director
Programme
Director
Lt. Col. Thabit Al
Shaia’anni
Brig. Gen. Dr. Hamoud
Al Shahrani
Approved by:
Acknowledged
by Employee
Signature
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