ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT - PEDIATRICS NEPHROLOGY

Job Description

SummaryResponsiblefor provision of medical care in the field of Nephrology Pediatrics, inaccordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and thehospitals policies and procedures.Essential Responsibilities and Duties1. Provides required patient care and management in the field of Pediatric Nephrology in accordance with standards of medical care laid down by KFSH&RC.2. Provides patient care management (diagnosis, treatment and prevention) to children with kidney diseases and related disorders.3. Assumes responsibility for patients under his care. Liaises with various support service departments and medical specializations to provide appropriate and timely medical care, in accordance with the standards laid down by KFSH&RC.4. Complies with all hospital standards and policies pertaining to acceptance, eligibility, admission processes, consultation, daily patient care, operating room, outpatient practices, and patient discharge.5. Admits patients, initiates investigations and ensures findings are recorded. Assesses patients diseases or conditions to determine appropriate therapeutic modalities/ procedures.6. Conducts ward rounds as per policy and reassesses inpatients under care. Documents findings in medical records.7. Ensures appropriate patient preparation for procedures/ surgery and performs procedures/ surgery as indicated in the signed clinical privilege form.8. Follows up on investigation results for inpatients and outpatients and modifies treatment accordingly. Attends speciality clinics, outpatient clinics, day surgical units, day medical units, special procedures, treatment areas and shares on- call schedule as per requirements.9. Performs any other clinical responsibilities, as assigned.Academic Responsibilities1. Directs and advices junior staff on patient management, especially in the field of Pediatric Nephrology. 2. Guides and actively participates in the training and teaching of Residents, Fellows, Assistant Consultants and junior staff.3. Keeps abreast with all the latest techniques and developments, especially in field of Pediatric Nephrology, following and implementing them on a selective basis to improve technical standards.4. Actively participates in the educational activities and training programs of the department.5. Participates in national and international medical conferences.Research Responsibilities1. Participates in clinical, basic and translational research projects 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.Administrative Responsibilities1. Undertakes the administrative duties assigned by Head of Section or Chairman of the department.2. Participates in all mandatory departmental activities and serves on departmental and hospital committees, 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. Abides by the current hospital and medical staff bylaws, all relevant rules, regulations and policies and keeps updated of any changes that might occur.5. Performs any other related duties, as assigned .EducationExperience RequiredOther Requirements(Certificates)NA

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The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (Arabic: مستشفى الملك فيصل التخصصي ومركز الأبحاث) (KFSH&RC) is tertiary referral hospital in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia.