ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT, FAMILY MEDICINE

Clinical Responsibilities:

* Provides required patient care and management in the area of Family Medicine in accordance with standards of medical care laid down by KFSH&RC.

• Assumes responsibility for patients under his care. Gises with various support service departments and medical specializations to provide appropriate and timely medical care, in accordance with the policies and procedures of KFSH&RC.

• Complies with all Hospital standards and policies pertaining to acceptance, eligibility, admission processes, consultation, daily patient care, outpatient practices, and patient discharge.

• Assesses patients' diseases or conditions to determine appropriate therapeutic modalities procedures. Initiates investigations and ensures findings are recorded.

• Ensures appropriate patient preparation for procedures/surgery and performs procedures/surgery as indicated in the signed clinical privilege form.

• Follows up on investigation results for outpatients and modifies treatment accordingly.

• Performs any other clinical responsibilities, as assigned.

Academic Responsibilities:

* Directs and advices junior staff on patient management, especially in the area of specialization.

• Guides and actively participates in the training and teaching of Residents, Fellows, Assistant Consultants and junior staff.

• Keeps abreast of all the latest techniques and developments, especially in area of specialization. Implements them on a selective basis to improve technical standards.

• Actively participates in the educational activities and training programs of the department.

• Participates in national and international medical conferences.

Research Responsibilities:

* Participates in clinical, basic and translational research and publishes papers in accordance with Research Advisory Council Policy in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of post graduate education and contribute to the national and international recognition of KFSH&RC.
Detailed Description
Graduation from an accredited medical school acceptable to KFSH&RC (Gen.Org.).
Job Requirements
Five (5) years of training in specialty and subspecialty plus post-training experience is required.