Pediatric Plastic Surgery Consultant

Summary

Responsible on the reconstructive and aesthetic improvement of a child’s appearance, with the goal of restoring functionality and improving quality of life for those with anomalies, whether they be congenital or acquired from an illness or traumatic event.

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

Experience Post-Qualifications:

• 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 Certification

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• As Most Responsible Physician ( MRP) of patients admitted under his/her name, ensure optimal care of those patients 
• Undertake outpatient, inpatient and operating duties with punctuality and in professional manner
• Cooperate with other consultants . Section Heads and Chairman in Day- to- day department affairs including morbidity/ mortality and quality improvement activities 
• Ensure that all middle grade and junior staff in the team carry out their duties appropriately. Teaches and guides them in all aspects of surgical care.
• Responsible for timely completion of medical records and also the quality of the records
• Undertake duties as assigned by section head and chairman 
• Partakes in committee duties as requested or nominated, representing section head when requested 
• Organizes academic and teaching activities as necessary
• Responsible for Associate and Assistant Consultants, Staff Surgeons Residents and interns on the team.
• Liaises with other consultants and senior staff as indicated 
• Perform other job related duties