ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: Nephrology
DEPARTMENT:
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Renal Dialysis Unit
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
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Registrar Paediatric Nephrologist
QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential
i
Graduate from a recognised medical school.
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Master Degree, MRCP Part I or equivalent in General Paediatrics.
Desirable:
Saudi Board or equivalent in Paediatrics
EXPERIENCE:
Essential
Specialised professional experience for a minimum of four (4) years in Paediatrics post
Internship rotation.
Desirable
One year experience in Paediatric Nephrology.
PERSONAL QUALITIES/SKILLS:
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Ability to assume greater responsibility in matters of patient care.
Commitment to learning and training in pursuance of a career in his chosen 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.
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Works towards completing his sub-specialty training in Paediatric Nephrology.
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To participate in the training and teaching programme of the hospital as required.
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: Nephrology
DEPARTMENT:
Renal Dialysis Unit
Job Desc. No:
Date of Issue:
Issue:
Page:
NP/RD/J 010
11/01/2012
1
2 of 3
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Registrar Paediatric Nephrologist
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to:
Consultant/Senior Registrar
Paediatric Nephrologists.
Subordinate Staff:
(only those for whom the
jobholder is directly responsible)
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 department.
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 Paediatric Nephrologist in accordance with individually
approved clinical privileges.
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Participates in the on-call duties as required by the department.
v
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.
vii
To report and discuss 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
Attends the Department’s Continuing Medical Education Programme.
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Works towards completing his sub-specialty training in Paediatric Nephrology.
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: Nephrology
DEPARTMENT:
Renal Dialysis Unit
Job Desc. No:
Date of Issue:
Issue:
Page:
NP/RD/J 010
11/01/2012
1
3 of 3
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Registrar Paediatric Nephrologist
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Participates in approved research projects.
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Shares workload in his specialty during the absence of his colleagues.
xiii
To acquire and maintain a valid certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS).
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.
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