Pediatric Metabolic Disease Genetics & Precision Medicine Consultant

King Abdulaziz Medical City - Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Posted 3 months ago

Summary

Within the mission, vision and values of Saudi Arabian Ministry of National Guard – Health Affairs, a member of the medical staff who is qualified in Genetics & Precision Medicine and can function as an independent consultant Pediatric Geneticist and a primary caregiver, who is responsible for the overall cost effective management and coordination of care of the patient.

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/ Internal Medicine/ Ob&Gynecology (ABP/ABIM/ABOG)
  - Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Certificate (FRCPC – Pediatric/ Internal Medicine/ Ob&Gynecology)
  - UK and Ireland: CCT/CCST Specialist Register – Pediatric/ Internal Medicine/ Ob&Gynecology
  - Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College (FRACP – Pediatric/ Internal Medicine/ Ob&Gynecology)
  - Western Europe: Equivalent certification to the above

Experience Post-Qualifications:

Child and Adolescence Psychiatry experience is a MUST
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:

To provide high standard patient care in accordance with the MNGHA mission, vision and values within the Genetics and Precision Medicine Department.
To provide inpatient care for patients admitted to the hospital under the Genetics and Precision Medicine Department either as the MRP or as the covering physician during rest hours, weekends, holidays or vacations of the patient’s MRP, and to be responsible when on call, accepting the inconvenience associated with the patient needs.
To provide care to the Genetics patients in the ambulatory care facility. The duration and frequency of this service is dictated by the needs and the regulations of the organization, and the Genetics and Precision Medicine Department.
To provide consultation services within the Department and other department within the organization during the regular working and the on call hours.
To perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic interventions and procedures for which he/she has been granted specific privileges based on his/her training, qualification, experience and skills.
To participate in on-call coverage in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Genetics and Precision Medicine Department.
To actively participate in the quality improvement of the Genetics and Precision Medicine Department.
To provide close supervision on the clinical performance of subordinates and to provide them with a role model specially those in training in Pediatrics.
To serve in departmental and organizational committees as appointed by the Genetics and Precision Medicine Department or the Executive Management of the organization .
To participate in scientific research, contribute into the department educational activities and postgraduate training programs.
To adhere to all rules and regulations of the Genetics and Precision Medicine Department, and organization. Consultants are expected to familiarize themselves and comply with both the APP’s and IPPs
To perform other relevant duties and charges as directed by the Chairman of the Genetics and Precision Medicine Department.
To comply with all the professional and ethical standards and express adherence to the Medical Staff By Laws of the organization.
To show the expected respect, at all times, to patients, their families, colleagues, subordinates and all other members of the healthcare team.
Perform other job related duties.