Pathology Consultant – Microbiology

Pathology Consultant – Microbiology

  • King Abdulaziz Hospital - Al-Ahsa
  • Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Responsible to the identification of microorganism for the diagnosis of infectious diseases and the assessment of likely response to specific therapeutic interventions.

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 Medical Specialties (ABMS)
      • Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Certificate (RCPS-C)
      • UK and Ireland: GMC/CCST Specialist Register
      • Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College (FRACP)
      • 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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Adheres to policies, guidelines, plans and programs
  • 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
  • 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