CONSULTANT PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Participate and perform second on-call physician for monthly roster (Pediatric Cardiology).
2. Perform as a consultant in the various cardiac specialties, i.e. interventional and diagnostic cases, invasive, non-invasive cases, non-interventional cases and cardiac imaging as per his or her appointment.
3. In-charge of assigned academic activities, i.e. journal presentation, pediatric cardiology lectures, etc.
4. Perform as a Consultant-in-charge as delegated in the covered specialty area.
5. Participate/serve in the various hospital or departmental committee as directed.
6. Participate in the educational programs/activities as well as any graduate/postgraduate education that might develop.
7. Supervise and evaluate residents rotating in the pediatric cardiac services.
8. Participate in the various hospital/departmental medical reviews and investigations.
9. Supervise and involve in the research study/works of the junior staff.
10. Must be flexible to cover other duties as needed by members of the staff.
11. Participate in the Quality Improvement Management.
12. Must strictly adhere to hospital and medical protocols, policies, and regulations.
13. Role model for junior staff in academic, clinical, social and ethical aspects.
14. Ensure delivery of pediatric cardiology services on a higher professional level.
15. Perform other duties as delegated by the Chairman of Cardiac Sciences or Head Section

FUNCTIONAL PROFILE

Responsibility level: Supervisory

Systems and Equipment

• Health Information System
• Area specific equipment/tools/system
• Must be familiar with the techniques and range of equipment used in current medical practice for diagnostic treatment and cardiac patients’ care

Relationships and Communications

• All involved internal disciplines (clinical and non-clinical)
• Work-stream leads, subordinates, patients and their families

Decisions and Judgments

• Expected to make proper clinical decisions and to provide guidance, advice to subordinate staff on work related matters

Mental Demands: Dealing with patients

Physical Demands

• Physical endurance
• Psychological strains
• Coverage during emergencies, disasters, other unplanned unprecedented occasions
• Occasional overtime, on call, weekend, holidays work might be required
• Safe Practices related to PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
• Operating in safe manner to reduce risk of injuries

   

Education

• Graduate of a recognized medical school and/or postgraduate degrees or equivalent units.
• Training and certificates of specialty either American or North American Board in Pediatrics or equivalent.
• Successful completion of accredited sub-specialty Fellowship Program in Pediatric Cardiology acceptable to National Guard Health Affairs and certification by the appropriate sub-specialty Board of which it exists.
• An active registered member of the Saudi Board Council (a must).
• An affiliation to cardiology organization/societies (local/international).

 Work Experience

At least one (1) year clinical experience as Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist in a recognized Pediatric Cardiology Unit or centre

English Language Level – I – Essential

Arabic Language: Preferred

Computer Level – III – Essential