Pediatric Cardiology Consultant

Summary

Within the mission, vision and values of Saudi Arabian Ministry of National Guard – Health Affairs, the physician is responsible for performing procedural and consultative duties as assigned by the Department Chairman

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

Experience Post-Qualifications:

• Minimum Three (3) years after board/equivalent certification in USA, Canada, Ireland, UK, Australia, New Zealand and France (DES).
• Minimum Five (5) years after board/equivalent 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:

• Reporting Pediatric Cardiology and or NM Exams according to his/her qualification, privileges, and subspecialty.
• Adhere to the turn-around time of the department when reporting the assigned exams.
• Carry out on-calls as required by the department.
• Actively participates in QI activities
• Reports any violations of the rules and regulations of the department to the Chairman.
• Participates in education and in formal education programmed of the Hospital.
• Participate in training Residents, audit their work, and encourage them to produce research work and publication.
• Participate in the Department Educational activities.
• Serve in Hospital Committees as appointed by Chairman or Hospital Director.