Specialist Psychiatry

Job Description

Job Description:

Specialist Psychiatrist will provide high quality patients care in the assigned sub-specialty of the Department of Medicine.

Organization Relationships :

Responsible to: SECTION HEAD, and through him, to the CHAIR OF MEDICINE

Duties and responsibilities

Provides patient care that meets or exceeds the standards set by the JCIA.
Provides inpatient care under the name, supervision and responsibility of the Consultant and runs outpatient clinics in his/her name and responsibility. These services are in the field of Psychiatry.
Performs diagnostic or therapeutic interventions for which he/she has been granted specific privileges based on his/her training, experience and skills, under supervision of Consultant or Section Head.
Provides consultations to physicians in other specialties or sub-specialties.
Participates in Psychiatry on-call rotations, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Section and the Department of Medicine.
Actively participates in the educational programs of the hospital, particularly the Residency and Fellowship training program.
Participates in approved clinical research activities.
Actively participates in Quality Improvement activities.
Provides close supervision of the clinical performance and activity of subordinates, especially those in training.
Fulfills his/her obligations related to Patient Records.
Performs other duties as directed by the Section Head, the Chairman of Medicine or the

Education and Qualifications:

Graduate of Medical School, recognized by the Medical Council of the country of origin.
Completion of appropriate internship and residency programs. Post-graduation qualifications in the specialty.
Membership, Fellowship and/or Board Certification in the respective specialty.
Relevant licence from the country of origin, acceptable to Saudi Commission for Health Specialty and Ministry of Health.

Professional Experience and Special Skills:

At least three (3) 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.
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.
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.

Behavioral Competencies:

Core Competencies

Leadership Competencies

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