Consultant Gastroenterologist

About the Role

Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib (HMG) is seeking a Consultant Gastroenterologist to provide high-standard clinical care and expertise in the assessment, investigation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with gastroenterological conditions. This full-time role requires 2-5 years of experience and involves active participation in continuous quality improvement activities within the department and hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned clinics according to the approved rota.
• Admit patients under care within assigned privileges when indicated.
• Conduct initial assessments, investigations, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients.
• Prescribe and administer medication, therapy, or other appropriate care.
• Explain procedures and discuss diagnostic results or treatments with patients and authorized attendants.
• Monitor patient conditions, progress, and adjust treatment as necessary.
• Refer patients to other specialists and provide consulting services to other physicians.
• Perform daily rounds on admitted and referred patients.
• Document and ensure completeness of all medical records, updating patient progress appropriately.
• Authenticate medical records at initial entries and progress notes using personal login credentials.
• Review and validate entries and notes of junior medical staff for patients under care.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for which privileges are granted.
• Approve discharge summaries, follow-up plans, and medical reports.
• Assume Head of Department duties when required by management.
• Ensure implementation of approved policies, procedures, and clinical pathways.
• Direct, supervise, and coordinate activities of medical staff involved in patient care.
• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures for continuous quality improvement.
• Serve on Departmental/Hospital Committees as required.
• Ensure adherence to Islamic Values and Medical Ethics.
• Participate in on-call duties and emergency codes, including Code Blue.
• Provide patient medical reports and information as requested by the Head of Department or Hospital Administrator/Medical Director.
• Identify and report Medico-Legal Cases to management in accordance with hospital policy.
• Participate in clinical/academic activities and patient/family education on healthy lifestyles.
• Contribute to community health awareness and education.
• Maintain regularity and punctuality in assigned duties.
• Follow all hospital policies and procedures.
• Obtain informed consent for all diagnostic procedures, operations, tests, or treatments.
• Participate in and lead person-centered care initiatives.
• Provide orientation, bedside training, and supervision to trainees.
• Participate in self and others' education, training, and development.
• Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect, and dignity.
• Perform other applicable tasks and duties within the scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate of a Medical School recognized by the Medical Council of the country of origin.
• Completion of appropriate internship and residency programs.
• Post-graduate qualifications in the specialty.
• At least three (3) years of practice in the specialty after obtaining the higher degree in a Tertiary Care Hospital.
• A subspecialty degree or structured subspecialty training is preferred.