Consultant - Emergency Medicine

Purpose and Scope of the Job

Plans, directs, administers, and supervises activities for all Emergency Medicine patients. Reports to the Head of Department on matters relating to patient care and Emergency Medicine operations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities/Performance Standards

1

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

2

Responsible for the immediate evaluation and management of patients presenting to the Emergency Medicine; develops effective and high quality patient care plans; refers patients to the appropriate specialists; ensures that patients are stable before transferring them to the proper department; provides instructions for discharge and any relevant paperwork; maintains adequate patient medical records.

3

Performs all procedures according to the clinical privileges granted to him/her.

4

Provides direct supervision to the department registrars while maintaining ultimate responsibility for their patients.

5

Shares responsibility for planning, managing, and coordinating the Emergency Medicine operations and administrative duties.

6

Maintains the highest professional standard of documentation in line with policies and procedures and internationally accepted standards.

7

Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of new concepts, procedures, and techniques in emergency medicine.

8

Participates in providing education and support for all junior staff in the department and supports continuing medical education, providing teaching materials as part of the professional development of the staff.

9

Participates in relevant committee membership, if assigned.

10

Maintains the strictest confidentiality standards.

11

Participates in all other additional assignments found necessary by the Head of Department.

Qualifications, Competencies and Skills

Education

Postgraduate training and certification in Emergency Medicine.

Experience

Minimum seven (9) years post-EM certification experience.

Licensure

Valid Kuwait medical license.

Language

Fluent in English; working knowledge in Arabic.

Computer Proficiency

Good information systems skills (Microsoft Office, electronic health records, Internet).

Performance Competencies

1

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

2

Knowledge of Required Organizational Practices/patient safety standards.

3

Command over professional code of ethics, medical bylaws.

4

Knowledge of evidence-based age and population-specific patient care clinical guidelines accepted by the hospital.

5

Cultural competency of local populations.

6

Certified AHA Basic and Advanced Life Support provider.

Patient Safety

1

Ensures quality and patient safety practices are followed. (Note: Accreditation requirement)

2

Provides or promotes patient and family-centered care. (Note: Accreditation requirement)

3

Promotes inclusive health by providing equitable and accessible care to patients and families with special needs. ( Note : Special needs project requirement)

Principle Working Relationships and Remarks

1

Medical administration staff, peers, nurses, clinical ancillary staff, customer service and secretarial staff.