Job description

Summary

Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases and conditions, as well as the provision of medical care in the field of General & Upper GI Surgery in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the Hospital’s policies and procedures.

• Clinical Responsibilities 

1. Provides high quality patient care in all aspects of General & Upper GI Surgery according to his/her approved clinical privileges. 
2. Provides consultation (inpatient, outpatient emergency room, other patient areas) upon request and responds in a timely manner within the prescribed timeframe as outlined in the Hospital’s policy. 
3. Responsible for the timely completion, competencies, accuracy and eligibility of the medical report. 
4.  Provides on-call service and ensures availability and response time with the prescribed time within the prescribed timeframe in accordance with Hospial’s policy. 
5.  Conducts daily morning rounds to identify patients ready for discharge. Ensures that discharge orders are within 24 hours prior to discharge. 
6.  Performs any other clinical responsibilities related to General & Upper GI Surgery as assigned. 

• Academic Responsibilities 

1.  Provides orientation, bedside training and supervision to interns, residents and fellows as assigned. 
2.  Participates in Department’s educational activities and training programs. Partakes in national and international medical conferences. 
3.  Maintains and enhances professional knowledge and continuing education requirements. 

• Research Responsibilities 

1.  Participates in clinical, basic and translational research projects in accordance with Research Advisory Council Policy in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of postgraduate education and contribute to the national and international recognition of the Hospital. 

• Administrative Responsibilities 

1.  Undertakes the administrative duties assigned by Head of Section or Chairman. 
2.  Participates in all mandatory departmental activities and serves on departmental, Hospital’s committees, and other administrative functions, as required. 
3.  Assists the department in the development and implementation of techniques and practices that help maximize the utilization of all resources within the department and across the Hospital. 
4.  Abide by the current Hospital and medical bylaws, all relevant rules, regulations and policies and keeps updated of any changes that might occur. 
5.  Follows all Hospital’s related Policies and Procedures. 
6.  Participates in self and others' education, training and development, as applicable. 
7.  Performs other related duties as assigned.

Graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of required period of training in speciality and/or subspecialty, with Arab or American Board certificate, membership and/or fellowship status in the United States and/or Canada or their equivalent.

Seven (7) years of training in specialty or subspecialty plus postgraduate training experience must be equal or to exceed seven (7) years’ experience in the subspecialty.

N/A. 

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma