Consultant Obstetrics And Gynecology

About the Role

National Medical Care is seeking a Consultant Obstetrics And Gynecology to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires 5-10 years of experience and involves providing comprehensive care to both inpatient and outpatient settings, while upholding professional medical ethics and established hospital standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within the scope of professional competence and clinical privileges for both in-patients and out-patients.
• Adhere to clinically relevant and scientifically valid standards, guidelines, and criteria in practice.
• Conduct daily ward rounds independently or as part of a team to formulate multi-disciplinary treatment plans.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relevant to the specialty.
• Assess and refer appropriate patients to other medical facilities and accept referrals for cases within the specialty.
• Participate in the departmental on-call rota for patient care and admissions.
• Respond to emergencies, offering advice and active participation as required for specialty-related problems.
• Maintain appropriate, accurate, and timely patient medical records, ensuring legibility.
• Supervise the duties of assigned junior staff, including Registrars and Residents.
• Lead performance improvement functions, including measurement, assessment, and enhancement of clinical and non-clinical processes as part of the Departmental Quality Plan.
• Actively participate in Continued Medical Education (CME) through hospital activities and national/international conferences.
• Engage in training programs for junior medical staff, nursing staff, and technicians within the hospital.
• Continuously update medical knowledge and upgrade professional skills.
• Participate in assigned committee meetings, such as Quality Improvement and Infection Control.
• Educate patients and families according to their needs, involving them in the plan of care and respecting their goals and choices.
• Provide health promotion and teaching methods appropriate to the patient's developmental level, learning needs, readiness, ability to learn, language preference, culture, and situation.
• Carry out other assignments as directed by Hospital Administration or the department head, within the scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Professional Standards and Leadership

The Consultant is responsible for maintaining a high level of professional performance in accordance with professional medical ethics, JCIA/CBAHI standards, hospital medical by-laws, and Ministry of Health laws in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This role involves providing effective leadership within the department, ensuring a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion, and understanding for every patient. The Consultant also upholds patient rights regarding security, confidentiality, and privacy.

Reporting Structure

This position reports directly to the Head, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. The Consultant will supervise Registrars and Residents.

Collaboration and Liaisons

The Consultant will liaise with other Consultants within their specialty and other departments, nursing staff, Labor & Delivery, NICU, theatre staff, other healthcare professionals, and patients and their families. This collaborative approach ensures comprehensive patient care and departmental efficiency.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires adherence to Department Policies and Procedures, as well as hospital by-laws, Rules, and Regulations.