Pediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant
King Abdulaziz Hospital - Al-Ahsa
Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
Summary
Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases and conditions, as well as the provision of medical care in the field of Pediatric Emergency Medicine in accordance with the current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the Organization policies and procedures in Saudi Arabia
Education / Qualification Required:
- Basic medical degree from recognized institution
- Post-qualification certification
- Qualification Source from: North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.
- USA: The American Board of Pediatric Emergency Medicine (ABP)
- Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Certificate (FRCPC – Pediatric Emergency Medicine )
- UK and Ireland: CCT/CCST Specialist Register – Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College – Pediatric Emergency Medicine (FRACP)
- Western Europe: Equivalent certification to the above
- Qualification Source from: North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.
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 Certificate
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality emergency care for pediatric patients, including resuscitation, trauma management, and acute medical interventions.
- Supervise and guide Associate Consultants, Assistant Consultants, residents, and medical students in pediatric emergency medicine.
- Perform and interpret diagnostic procedures relevant to pediatric emergency care, including point-of-care ultrasound.
- Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with pediatric specialists and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ensure adherence to clinical guidelines, infection control measures, and patient safety protocols.
- Participate in on-call duties, ensuring 24/7 coverage for pediatric emergency cases.
- Contribute to medical education by organizing training sessions, case reviews, and workshops for staff and trainees.
- Engage in clinical research, quality improvement programs, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure optimal care and patient-centered decision-making.
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies, accreditation requirements, and ethical standards in pediatric emergency medicine.