Assistant Consultant Adult Hematology

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in providing patient care in Adult Hematology, under supervision of the most responsible physician (ward rounds, clinics, on-calls). Participate in consultations to other specialties in the hospital.
• Assist in consultations to other specialties in the hospital.
• Perform Bone marrow aspirates, biopsies, and other related procedures under supervision of the MRP.
• Perform lumbar puncture for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes and giving intrathecal chemotherapy.
• Assists in prescribing and administering medications (chemotherapeutic agents), under supervision of the MRP.
• Participate in department/division educational activities (journal club, tumor board, lectures, ets.)
• Participate in the department/division research activities.
• Participate in the hospital/department committees upon request.
• Participate in training and education of rotating residents and junior staff members.
• Perform and cover other duties as delegated by the chairman or division head.
• Adhere strictly to all hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

A bachelor’s Degree from a recognized medical school – E, A Saudi board in internal Medicine or its equivalent as assessed by the Saudi Commission as Senior Registrar- E, Fellowship in Hematology – P

Work Experience:

Minimum of (2) years of clinical experience in a recognized hospital/institution - E

Language and Computer Skills:

English language: Level - I – Essential

Arabic Language: Preferred

Computer: Level - II – Preferred  

Hematology / Oncology