Pediatric Emergency Medicine – Section Head

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 Emergency Medicine
     • 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 (FRACP – Pediatric Emergency Medicine )
     • Western Europe: Equivalent certification to the above

Experience Post-Qualifications:

• Minimum  Three (3)  years experience in leadership position
• 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:

• 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 Pediatric 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.