Pediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant

Summary

Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases and conditions, as well as the provision of medical care in the field of Pediatric Emergency Medicine in accordance with the current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the Organization policies and procedures in Saudi Arabia

Education / Qualification Required:

1. Basic medical degree from recognized institution
2. Post-qualification certification
   • Qualification Source from: North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.  
     • USA: The American Board of Pediatric Emergency Medicine (ABP)
     • Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Certificate  (FRCPC – Pediatric Emergency Medicine )
     • UK and Ireland: CCT/CCST Specialist Register – Pediatric Emergency Medicine
     • Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College – Pediatric Emergency Medicine (FRACP)
     • Western Europe: Equivalent certification to the above

Experience Post-Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years  experience in a tertiary care center in the appropriate specialty after certification is a MUST
• Minimum Three (3) years after board / equivalence certification in USA, Canada, Ireland, UK, Australia, New Zealand and France (DES).
• Minimum Five (5) years after board / equivalence certification in Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Austria, Netherlands, Greece and France (DIS).

License:

• Current and in a Good Standing Medical License to practice in country of residence.
• Current BLS/ACLS Certificate

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the oversight of the daily operation of his assigned shift area in the ED (PC & UCC).
• Assists in developing departmental goals and objectives.
• Assists in the design, implementation, reviews and updates of Policies and Procedures for the ED every 2 years.
• Orients and keeps himself updated (initially & periodically after return from annual vacations) regarding the most currently revised hospital and department policies, procedures, standards and rules.
• Orients, advises & updates members / colleagues in the ED regarding the most currently revised hospital and department policies, procedures, standards and regulations.
• Adhere to hospital / department regulations pertaining to essential medical ED Chart documentation, utilization of personal I.D. stamps and hospital electronic medical records applications as designated in current phase.
• Maintains his certification status (BLS, ATLS, PALS and NRP) updated as well as maintaining his required CME&T Credits for the Saudi Council for Health Specializations (SCHS).
• Participates in the implementation of the ED Performance Improvement Plan (PIP); criteria, standards & indicators to evaluate, monitor, and implement changes and re-evaluates changes to improve the quality and appropriateness of practice by the department; in
• accordance with JCIA standards.
• Assists in making recommendations on the Capital Equipment necessary for the department generally
• Participates & attends on assigned hospital committees.
• Monitors, interprets and reports concerning utilization & productivity (e.g. Consultations in ED Policy) statistics.
• Assists in delegating appropriate duties & responsibilities to staff within the department commensurate with their education, experience and job description.
• Liaison & coordination on operational issues with the Nursing Division Leadership (DCN, NS & NM).
• Liaison & coordination oversight with Patient Relations Supervisor & Officers on patient complaints, sick leave issuance, medical report issuance & follow-up.
• Assists and leads in training and education of junior staff in maintain skill levels
• Assists in conducting annual performance appraisals of ED department staff as requested by ED Chairman.
• Become familiar and competently understand his role expectations during Disaster Response (Code Black). Participates & leads in the implementation of medical contingency disaster plans for the ED including Medical operations oversight, emergency response and medical evacuation during his clinical shift.
• Assists Junior ED Members in the care of patients who require special skills because of the nature of severity of their presenting complaint.
• Residency Training Program participation, active participation in training and evaluation within the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine and the Executive Director, Medical Services, Central Region, which are within the post-holder’s qualifications and capabilities.