CONSULTANT GENERAL SURGERY

Main Duties and Responsibility:

As Most Responsible Physician (MRP) of patients admitted under his/her name, ensures optimal care of those patients.

Undertakes outpatient, inpatient and operating duties with punctuality and in a professional manner.

Cooperate with other Consultants, Section Heads and Chairman in day-to-day department affairs including morbidity/mortality and quality improvement activities.

Ensures that all middle grade and junior staff in the team carry out their duties appropriately.  Teaches and guides them in all aspects of surgical care.

Responsible for timely completion of medical records and also the quality of the records.

Undertakes duties as assigned by Section Head and Chairman.

Partakes in committee duties as requested or nominated, representing section head when requested.

Organizes academic and teaching activities as necessary.

Responsible for Associate and Assistant Consultants, Staff Surgeons, Residents and Interns on the team.

Liaises with other consultants and senior staff as indicated. 

Perform other job-related duties.

Education:

Graduate from a Medical school recognized by NGHA

Successful completion of a structured, accredited residency training program acceptable to NGHA

Certification by the appropriate specialty board approved by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties and acceptable by NGHA

Work Experience:

Minimum of (Tow) - Essential

English Language       Level – I – Essential

Arabic Language        Preferred

Computer Skills          Level – I – Essential