Anatomic Pathology Consultant

Summary

Responsible for the examination and diagnosis of cellular patterns and tissue to determine any illnesses and develop treatment plans.

Education / Qualification Required:

Post-qualification certification with one of the following:

• USA – The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
• Canada – Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPS-C)
• UK – CCT/CESR/CCST Specialist Register
• Germany – Fachartz Specialist Certificate
• Sweden – Swedish Board
• Australia and New Zealand – Fellowship from the Royal Australia and New Zealand Colleges
• Specialist registration from other Western countries will be considered after an equivalence review

Basic medical degree from recognized institution

Experience Post Post-Qualifications:

• Minimum One (1) year of experience post board certification in country of origin / country of practice
• Strong Experience in Gastro-Intestinal Pathology is a must.

License:

Current and clean medical license to practice in country of origin or country to practice

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adheres to policies, guidelines, plans and programs of Hamad Medical Corporation
• Performs all duties assigned to a consultant physician
• Assumes direct responsibility for the patients under his/her medical attendance in the assigned unit
• Conducts rounds and undertakes supervision of treatment of the inpatients as well as screening and examination of the outpatients
• Undertakes supervisory responsibility for the medical staff within the unit and prepares regular reports on the activities of the unit for the department head / chairman
• Participates in the various committees for the upgrading of services and organization of work within and outside the hospital
• Participates in the planning and implementation of the department development plans and the different manpower training programs for the medical, technical and nursing staff
• Participates in the planning and follow up of the medical education and research activities
• Performs all relevant interventions related to his/her field of specialization
• Participates in health education programs through orientation and scientific presentations
• Participates in scheduling of on-call duties and provides on-call services
• Participates in the assessment and updating of drug, medical supply and equipment needs
• Writes, completes and approves medical records and reports for patients
• Provides guidance and counsel to other departments when requested
• Completes and maintains his set of clinical privileges
• Complies with Re-validation guidelines and standards
• Acquires SCH License to practice and maintains it while working for HMC
• Performs other duties as assigned/directed by the chairperson / head of the department and approved by the Medical Director
• Ensure self and member of the Investigation Team are properly trained
• Compiles with the policies systems and processes in place that governs research
• Ensure patients are aware of their rights and responsibilities and access to research