Consultant Neurology
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Job Description:
Supervising all activities and problems related to Neurology Department in the hospital. Liaise with the other departments and the administration to achieve the highest possible quality of medical service to the patient.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Consultant is the link between his department and the administration. He raises all matters, problems and difficulties in the department to the administration, and from the other side he assures the achievement of the administration policy in the department.
- Running the outpatient clinic in two sessions a day for six days/week. Alternation with the other Consultant Neurologist in receiving new cases in the Outpatient clinic.
- Having rounds to in-patient departments twice daily for six days a week. Alternates with the other Consultant Neurologist in covering second on-call duties for 24 hours.
- Performing clinical procedures as required e.g. Endoscopy. Participating in different committees as required e.g. Infection Control Committee.
- Planning the policy of work in the department. Sharing with administration, through staff meetings in making plans for the work of the hospital in general.
- Evaluating the performance of work of the junior staff. Evaluating the progress of work in the hospital in general.
- The high quality of work in the hospital in a good challenge by itself to the practitioner, and is a strong drive for him to up-date his knowledge and refine his skill by attending meeting, conferences and lectures whenever chances arise.
- The consultants will participate and attend the hospital doctor’s meeting held fort-nightly for clinical cases presentation by the different departments.
Education and Qualifications:
- Medical Graduate from a Medical School recognized by the Medical Council in the country of origin, with completion of appropriate Internship and Residency requirements.
- Fellowship or Membership from the Royal College or Western Board in his/ her specialty.
- PhD / Post Graduate or equivalent Degree in his/ her specialty recognized by Saudi Council for Health Specialties.
Experience and Skills
- At least five (5) years of practice in his / her specialty after obtaining the higher degree in a Tertiary Care Hospital.
- Sub-specialty degree or structured sub-specialty training preferred.
- Excellent clinical/ technical skills in his/ her specialty.
- Knowledge of International / National Healthcare Standards.
- Computer Literate/ better knowledge of MS Microsoft Word
- Excellent written and spoken Arabic and English
Person Specification:
- Demonstrated teaching skills in respect of junior medical staff, other staff, patients and their families.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with all staff, patients and families.
- Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural differences.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work effectively within a service and organisation committed to achieving accreditation.
Job Benefits:
- Salary Paid tax free
- Incentives
- End of contract bonus
- Severance Pay
- Free furnished accommodation with free recreation, sports and cultural facilities
- Free transportation service
- Up to 7.5 weeks paid annual leave per contract year
- Up to 2 return airline tickets per contract year (including agreed dependents)
- Free medical care & emergency dental care (including agreed dependents)
- Educational Allowance per child (Maximum of 3 children, 4-18 years)
- Study Leave of 10 working days per contract year and CPD courses