Assistant Consultant Ophthalmology

Principal Duties:

• Adherence to the responsibilities outlined in the Medical Staff Bylaws.
• Providing and promoting a high standard of quality ophthalmology care.
• Operating in the OR within approved privileges.
• Being present in the working vicinity during normal working hours.
• Being available for contact at any time while in town.
• Working under the supervision of a consultant and the Section Head, Division of Ophthalmology.
• Handling certain aspects of primary care responsibilities within approved privileges, defined and supervised by the immediate consultant and approved by the Section Head, Division of Ophthalmology.
• Carrying out assigned specific duties within the Division of Ophthalmology with restricted responsibilities as requested by the immediate senior and approved by the Section Head, Division of Ophthalmology.
• No admission privileges.
• Participating in training and education of junior staff.
• Attending and participating in all ophthalmology division academic activities and research.
• Attending and participating in all division meetings.
• Attending and participating in the Department of Surgery staff meetings.
• Actively involved and participating in the ongoing quality management program.
• Maintaining the spirit of teamwork in the Division of Ophthalmology.
• During on-call, seeing all admissions and discharges in the ER.
• Meeting the CME requirements of Saudi specialization.
• Obtaining approval of proper TRA by the Chairman before going on leave.
• Maintaining the spirit of teamwork in the Division of Ophthalmology.
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:

Saudi Specialty Certification or equivalent in Ophthalmology (Essential).

English Language Skills:          Level I- Essential

Arabic Language Skills:            Preferred

Preferred Computer Skills:      Basic