EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Graduated from Medical school, and recognized by SCHS and acceptable to KAAUH.
• Successful Completion of one year of Internship.
• Board/Fellowship Certificate by appropriate specialty recognized by SCHS and acceptable to KAAUH or Current SCHS
• Registration/License or equivalent or Candidate must meet the SCHS criteria for Consultant rank.

EXPERIENCE

• Successful Completion of three (3) or more years of training in the field of a specialty recognized by SCHS and acceptable to KAAUH.
• Three (3) years relevant experience post board/fellowship certification.
• One (1) or more years post board/fellowship specialty training outside Saudi Arabia in internationally accredited institutes. Or
• Graduate with Board certificates and training with two (2) years full-time employment as a consultant. Or equivalent in a National accredited hospital acceptable to KAAUH exempt from training abroad.

C- EDUCATION & RESEARCH:

• Participating in general undergraduate and post-graduate teaching activities, based on related rules and regulations describing staff rights and responsibilities.
• Providing regular teaching to all team members (senior and junior) appropriate to their level.
• Participating in the educational activities in the service, section and Department, e.g. Grand Rounds, Journal Club, Daily morning meetings, etc.
• Taking advantage of continuing professional development events at KAAUH, and ensuring CME recertification requirements are maintained.
• Ensuring having the minimal requirements and knowledge to conduct scientific research.
• Participating in research activities within the department / hospital and working towards having scientific publications.
• Respect patients and their families to promote a patient-centered care culture.
• Participate in and supports quality improvement and patient safety activities as an individual or as part of a team.
  Performs other related duties as required

JOB PURPOSE

To provide medical services for the overall management of patients that lie within the scope of services of their specialty and their privileges. To contribute to administration, education and research at KAAUH.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Surgery Consultants are expected to:

• Have a practical understanding of KAAUH Mission, Vision, Values, Bylaws, Code of Ethics, Code of Professional Conduct and all Policies and Procedures related to their Job.
• Practice KAAUH values: Patient-Driven, High Reliability, Teamwork, Professional Ethics, Learning and Sharing, Performance-Driven.
• Provide patient/ family education that is related to health learning needs.

Surgery Consultants shall contribute to the following three (3) performance areas: