Specialist - Urology

Main Duties and Responsibilities/Performance Standards:

1. Ensures implementation of Ministry of Health regulations, Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Department Policy and Guidelines.

2. Diagnoses and treats patients referred to the department and runs own clinic.

3. Receives referrals and consultations from other disciplines as per specialty.

4. Investigates, diagnoses, and treats patients referred, determining the need for clinical investigations and physiological testing, and undertakes patient management with appropriate follow-up.

5. Performs surgical procedures according to clinical privileges granted.

6. Provides supervision to department registrars.

7. Directs, plans, manages, and coordinates patient care activities.

8. Handles administrative and operational matters related to the division, consulting with the Head of Department as needed.

9. Provides highest quality service to patients within provided resources.

10. Maintains highest professional documentation standards.

11. Reviews outpatient summaries, prepares reports, and statistical analysis as required.

12. Keeps current with new procedures and techniques in the specialty field.

13. Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities.

14. Provides education and support for junior staff, supports continuing medical education, and provides teaching materials.

15. Participates in committee membership if assigned.

16. Reports occurrences not consistent with clinic operation or patient service standards.

17. Provides leadership for organizational performance improvement activities.

18. Maintains strictest confidentiality.

19. Coordinates and exercises overall professional control over Medical Registrars' activities.

20. Assumes overall responsibility for medical in-patients, outpatients, and emergencies, conducting regular ward rounds.

21. Addresses calls from wards regarding patient care.

22. Accepts additional assignments as necessary by the Head of Department.

Note: Specific qualifications, experience, and location were not provided. Adjustments may be necessary based on the actual requirements and location of the position.