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About the Role

Bupa Arabia is seeking a Consultant Gastroenterology to provide specialized gastroenterology care. This part-time, in-person role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and focuses on evaluating, diagnosing, and managing a broad range of digestive system disorders within the ICC physical clinic.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, in-person gastroenterology care during scheduled part-time clinic sessions, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for acute and chronic gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreaticobiliary conditions.
• Conduct thorough clinical evaluations, including history taking, physical examination, and review of relevant laboratory, endoscopic, and imaging findings.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based management plans, encompassing medication, dietary and lifestyle interventions, and specialist referrals.
• Manage complex gastroenterology conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, chronic liver disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, and functional GI disorders, ensuring continuity of care with the full-time clinical team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including radiology, surgery, and dietetics, to provide integrated, patient-centered care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to support seamless handover and continuity of care.
• Promote digestive health through preventive screening, chronic disease management, and the application of population health and value-based care principles.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers, providing clear guidance on diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
• Ensure compliance with clinical, ethical, and regulatory standards, maintaining accurate and complete medical documentation.
• Contribute to clinical governance through participation in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and regulatory compliance programs.

Professional Development

• Maintain and continuously enhance clinical knowledge in gastroenterology and in-person best practices.
• Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and continuing medical education (CME) activities to stay current with evidence-based practices.
• Integrate the latest clinical evidence into practice to improve the quality, safety, and effectiveness of patient care.

Patient Safety and Satisfaction

• Uphold high standards of patient safety by delivering evidence-based care and adhering to established clinical safety protocols.
• Identify, report, and escalate patient safety risks and incidents in accordance with organizational policies.
• Counsel patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, medication use, and follow-up care to support informed decision-making.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered consultations through effective communication, comprehensive clinical assessment, empathy, and shared decision-making.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in gastroenterology. Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems is required to ensure efficient and well-documented consultations.