Emergency Medicine – Section Head

We are looking for hard-working & adventurous consultants who wish to advance their careers by joining overseas hospitals to gain international experience.

Summary

This job is under the Trauma Center at KAMC Jeddah.

Within the mission, vision, and values of Saudi Arabian National Guard – Health Affairs, to provide patient care; education and training for Associate Consultants, Assistant Consultants and Emergency Medicine Residents, Medicine residents, and National Guard physicians; supervise clinics, monitor quality improvement program; undertake clinical research; self-education and participate in on-call schedule of the Division of Emergency Medicine

Education/Qualifications 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 Emergency Medicine(ABEM)
     • Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Certificate (FRCPC – Emergency Medicine)
     • UK and Ireland: CCT/CCST Specialist Register -Emergency Medicine
     • Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College (FRACP – Emergency Medicine)
     • Western Europe: Equivalent certification to the above

Experience Post-Qualifications:

• Minimum Three (3) years post training experience as a Consultant in Emergency Medicine

License:

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

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and supervise day-to-day clinical, educational and administrative activities of the division.
• Supervise and manage the division staff including evaluation, feedback and performance monitoring.
• Help the Chairman in physicians and staff recruitment and retention of the Division members.
• Prepare Division annual report.
• Help the Chairman develop and implement strategic development plan for the Division by developing an action plan conforming to the Department vision.
• Participate in common Department and institutional functions related to Emergency Medicine in person or through Division representative based on the Chairman request.
• Complete specific tasks and projects requested by the Chairman in a timely fashion.
• Chair a monthly staff meeting of the division.
• Encourage and participate in research activities.
• Foster mentorship approach for staff especially physicians and help their career development.
• Assure multidisciplinary, evidence based, guideline driven clinical care in accordance with the accepted standards of internationally recognized professional bodies.
• To supervise and lead the development of operational policies, guideline and audit program.
• To advice the division on the implantation of quality assurance and safety of patient care.
• To advice the NGHA through the Chairman, regarding the division future need for equipment, facilities and staffing, in order to provide up to date patient care.
• Maintain all requirements for a consultant position at the related Division.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.