Consultant - Ophthalmology

at  Dar Al Shifa Hospital

EDUCATION

PhD/Royal College/Fellowship/Membership

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 7 years post Phd. /Fellowship/Membership experience in relevant specialty

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB

Plans, directs, administers and supervises activities for surgical patients. Reports to the Medical Director on matters relating to the operation of the patient care division and maintain contact with the Head of Department. Strictly adheres to privileges in alignment with license to practice in the country.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1
Ensures implementation of the Ministry of Health regulations, the Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and the Department Policy and Guidelines
2
Diagnosis and treatment of patients referred to department and responsible to run his/her own clinic.
3
Receives referrals and consultations from other disciplines, according to his/her specialty
4
Responsible to investigates, diagnoses and treats medically and/or surgically all patients referred to him /her with conditions problems appropriate to his specialty and will determine the need for clinical investigations and physiological testing appropriate to making his diagnosis, and will undertake the management of the patient’s condition, with appropriate follow up
5
Performs all surgical procedures according to the clinical privileges granted to him/her
6
Provides supervision to the department registrars within the department
7
Responsible for directing, planning, managing, and coordinating operations for the patient care activities
8
Handles administrative and operational matters relating to the activities of the Division and consults with Head of the Department as required
9
Provides the highest quality of service to the patients under his/her care within the resources provided by the program.
10
Responsible to investigates, diagnoses and treats medically and/or surgically all patients referred to him /her with conditions problems appropriate to his specialty and will determine the need for clinical investigations and physiological testing appropriate to making his diagnosis, and will undertake the management of the patient’s condition, with appropriate follow up.
11
Maintain the highest professional standard of documentation in line with policies and procedures and internationally accepted standards.
12
The Consultant will review outpatient’s summaries and shall prepare reports and statistical analysis as required of him; such reports will be prepared in a timely manner in accordance with the standards within the Department.
13
Keeps current with new procedures and techniques in the field of his/her specialty.
14
Required to be involved in the departmental Performance Improvement activities.
15
Participates in providing education and support for all junior staff in the department and supports continuing medical education, providing teaching materials as part of the professional development of the staff.
16
Participates in committee membership, if assigned.
17
Reports any occurrence not consistent with the operation of the Clinic or standard of service for patients, employees or visitors and situations which put patients, staff and visitors at risk of injury or other harm
18
Participates in organizational performance improvement activities.
19
Maintains strictest confidentiality
20
Co-ordinates and exercises overall professional control over the activities of Medical Registrars for ensuring that sound administrative and professional standards of medical practice are maintained
21
Provides overall responsibility for all in-patients, out patients and emergencies. Conducts regular ward rounds on all patients.
22
Answer calls from the wards regarding conditions related to care given to the patient.
23
Accept all other additional assignments found necessary by the Head of Department