Specialist Physician / Assistant Consultant Pediatrics – Building 20

Job Title : Specialist Physician / Assistant Consultant Pediatrics – Building 20

The Talent Acquisition Team at Building No. 20, a secondary care hospital that is proudly part of the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC), is delighted to announce a range of exciting new opportunities at our Riyadh facility.

As a valued part of the KFSHRC, Building No. 20 plays an essential role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and supporting the hospital’s mission of excellence, innovation, and compassion in healthcare.

Location

Building 20 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Employer

KFSHRC (or one of its subsidiaries)

Summary

Assists in providing medical care in the field of General Pediatrics and supervises interns and residents, in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the Hospital’s policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

*Clinical Responsibilities

• Assists the Consultants in providing required patient care and management in the field of General Pediatrics, in accordance with standards of medical care laid down by the Hospital.
• Studies and performs assessment, examination and the compilation of a case history and assists in the diagnosis and management of the patient in accordance with criteria listed in diagnostic manuals such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
• Registers detailed medical history, conducts a thorough physical examination and creates a plan for patient management and follows-up for discussion with the Consultant. Subsequently, records the consultant’s orders, progress notes and other required documents for outpatients.
• Provides on-call coverage for their specialty on a rotational basis during evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Prepares for and participates in consultant and specialist ward rounds as per policy. Documents findings in medical records.
• Follows up on investigation results for outpatients and modifies treatment accordingly.
• Attends specialty clinics, outpatient clinics, and shares on on-call schedule as per requirements.
• Performs other clinical responsibilities, as assigned.

*Academic Responsibilities

• Provides orientation, bedside training and supervision of interns, residents and fellows as assigned.
• Keeps abreast of all the latest techniques and developments, especially in area of General Pediatrics. Implements them on a selective basis to improve technical standards.
• 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 projects in accordance with Research Advisory Council Policy in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of postgraduate education and contribute to the national and international recognition of the Hospital.

*Administrative Responsibilities

• Undertakes the administrative duties assigned by Head of Section or Chairman
• Participates in all mandatory departmental activities and serves on Departmental and Hospital’s committees and other administrative functions, as required.
• Assists the department in the development and implementation of techniques and practices that help to maximize the utilization of all resources within the department and across the Hospital.
• Abides by the current Hospital’s and medical staff bylaws, all relevant rules, regulations and policies and keeps updated of any changes that might occur.
• Follows all Hospital’s -related policies and procedures.
• Participates in self-and others’ education, training and development as applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education

Graduation from a medical school in good standing, completion of required period of

postgraduate training in a specialty and/or subspecialty, with Saudi/American Board

or Canadian/UK certification, or equivalent as outlined by the Medical Staff

Credentialing Committee.

Experience

Two (2) years of training in specialty and subspecialty plus post-training experience

required.