Consultant Pediatric Emergency

About the Role

National Medical Care is seeking a Consultant Pediatric Emergency to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves providing high-level professional care to patients in accordance with medical ethics, hospital by-laws, and Ministry of Health regulations. The Consultant will also play a key leadership role in departmental quality and performance improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure superior quality medical treatment, compassion, and understanding for all patients.
• Provide patient care within the scope of professional competence and clinical privileges.
• Practice within the framework of clinically relevant and scientifically valid standards and guidelines.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of medical contingency disaster plans.
• Supervise the triage system performed by Emergency Room Nurses and the performance of ER physicians.
• Organize and supervise the duty rota for ER physicians.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the specialty.
• Assess and refer appropriate patients to other medical facilities and accept referrals in the field of specialty.
• Participate in the departmental on-call rota for patient care.
• Maintain appropriate, accurate, and timely patient medical records.
• Provide leadership for performance improvement functions as part of the Departmental Quality Plan.
• Actively participate in Continued Medical Education (**** through hospital activities and national/international meetings.
• Engage in training programs for junior medical staff, nursing staff, and technicians.
• Continuously update medical knowledge and upgrade professional skills.
• Participate in assigned committee meetings (*, Quality Improvement, Infection Control).
• Educate patients and families regarding their medical needs and care plans, ensuring proper documentation.
• Perform other assigned tasks and duties within the scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Reporting and Supervision

The Consultant Pediatric Emergency reports directly to the Head of Department. This role involves supervising all ER Physicians and other department staff. The Consultant will liaise with other specialists, the Quality Department, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional medical ethics and adherence to CBAHI / JCIA standards.
• Strong understanding of hospital medical by-laws and Ministry of Health regulations in Saudi Arabia.
• Proven leadership capabilities in a medical emergency setting.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a dynamic hospital environment. The role requires active participation in departmental on-call rotas and continuous engagement in medical education and training initiatives.