Resident Nephrologist

About * Renal Care Saudi Arabia

* Renal Care Saudi Arabia is a leader in the dialysis industry, committed to recruiting top talent and fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. The organization values the differences within its workforce and strives to maintain a supportive culture at all levels.

The Role of Resident Nephrologist

This full-time position for a Resident Nephrologist is based in Makkah, with operations in Jeddah and Makkah. The role is responsible for providing quality patient care, clinical leadership, and oversight of clinical teammate care delivery, focusing on the day-to-day management of patients undergoing end-stage renal disease (ESRD) treatment. Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in daily bedside management rounds under the supervision of a Specialist Physician Nephrology or Consultant Nephrologist.
• Assume an active role in on-call duty rotations within the center.
• Admit patients referred from other hospital facilities after consultation with the responsible physician.
• Evaluate new admissions and coordinate investigation plans with attending physicians and nursing staff to establish diagnoses and management courses.
• Document patient plans in charts and maintain updated follow-up notes.
• Supervise the clinical team in their duties and responsibilities and actively participate in unit rounds.
• Execute required diagnostic procedures on patients and guide the clinical team when feasible.
• Encourage and support staff in acquiring specialized procedure skills under senior supervision.
• Participate in medical care delivery for in-center or home therapy services, preferably arranging follow-up for discharged patients.
• Contribute to developing discharge and death summaries and other patient-related reports.
• Participate in departmental educational and training activities, including rounds, tutorials, and journal clubs.
• Guide the clinical team on company policies and procedures.
• Comply with standards established by Approved International Accreditation Standards.
• Identify and report occurrences inconsistent with center operations or service standards, including actions by employees or visitors and situations posing risk to patients, staff, or visitors.
• Perform patient assessments, including vital signs and other parameters, review dialysis orders, determine physical and mental condition, assist in assessing dietary or medication regimen compliance, and document observations.
• Provide chronic hemodialysis therapy and formulate dialysis plans through various accesses, observing all safety measures for ESRD patients.
• Administer treatments according to Consultant orders and document them regularly.
• Perform data analysis, assess and monitor patient laboratory investigations, and act on relevant changes or abnormalities.
• Deliver high-quality patient care with consideration and respect.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with USRC policies, procedures, and all safety regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the clinic is prepared for emergency patient care, including teammate training, equipment readiness, and established procedures.
• Perform other applicable tasks and duties assigned within their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery or an equivalent certificate.
• Certification: Qualified and classified by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties as a Nephrology or Internal Medicine Resident.
• Experience: 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Work Type and Location

This is a full-time position located in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, with operations also in Jeddah. The salary for this role will be disclosed during the hiring process.