CONSULTANT PEDIATRICS NEPHROLOGY

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide high standard and quality patient care in accordance with the NGHA mission, vision, and values In the Division of Pediatric Nephrology within the Department of Pediatrics.
• To provide Inpatient care for patients admitted to the hospital under the Division of Pediatric Nephrology either as the Most Responsible Physician (MRP) or as the covering physician during rest hours, weekends, holidays or vacations of the patient's MRP, and to be responsible when on-call, accepting the inconveniences associated with the patient's needs. The precise responsibilities of the MRP are available In the Department's Policies and Procedures.
• To provide care to the Pediatric Nephrology patients in the ambulatory care facility. The dur11tlon and frequency of this service is dictated by the needs and the regulations of the organization, the Department of Pediatrics, and the Division of Pediatric Nephrology.
• To determine the final disposition and plan of care of his/her patients, in addition to coordinating the referral lo other services If needed.
• To provide consultation services to other divisions within the department and other Department's within the organization during the regular working and on call hours according& to the Deplanement’s Policies and Procedures.
• To perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic Interventions and procedures for which he/she has been granted specific privileges based on hl1/her training, qualifications, experience, and skills.
• To participate in on-call coverage in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Division of Pediatric Nephrology and the Department of Pediatrics.
• To actively participate in the quality improvement program of the Department of Pediatrics.
• To provide close supervision of the clinical performance of subordinated and 10 act as a role model.
• To serve in divisional, departmental, and organizational committees as appointed by the Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics, or Executive management of the organization.
• To participate in scientific research and contribute to the department's educational activities and postgraduate training programs as per the Department's Policies and Procedures.
• To regularly participate in educational activities in order to acquire new skills and knowledge and to support career advancements.
• To advocate for the health needs and well-being of children and their families.
• To adhere to all the rules and regulations of the Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, and the organization. Consultants are expected to familiarize themselves and comply with both the APPs and DPPs.
• To comply with all professional and ethical standards and express adherence to the Medical Staff By-Laws of the organization.
• To perform other relevant duties and charges as directed by the Head of the Division of Pediatric Nephrology or the Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics.
• Perform other job-related duties.

Essential and Preferred Requirements: (P-Preferred, E-Essential, B-Beneficial)

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in MBBS or equivalent. Saudi Board of Pediatrics or equivalent. Successful completion of a structured, accredited 2-3 years Pediatric Nephrology fellowship Program from an accredited institution • Essential

Work Experience:

• Minimum of (seven) Training and post-training should be more than 7 years. Training and (re) certification in basic life support (BLS) • Essential

English Language Skills Level- 1-E

Arabic Language Skills Preferred

Computer Skills (Level) Intermediate Level – E