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About the Role

Bupa Arabia is seeking a Consultant – Internal Medicine & Nephrology to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time position is integral to the Bupa CareConnect (BCC) and Integrated Care Center (ICC) operations. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive, evidence-based medical care to adult patients through both physical and virtual consultation settings. The position requires a broad understanding of acute and chronic internal medicine, with specialized expertise in nephrology, including the diagnosis and management of renal diseases, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and electrolyte disorders. The consultant will contribute to clinical leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and ensure adherence to patient safety and quality standards, supporting Bupa's digital and in-person clinical capabilities while meeting accreditation requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive telehealth and in-person consultations covering the full spectrum of internal medicine and general medicine complaints.
• Perform detailed clinical assessments, including history taking, physical examination, and review of diagnostic investigations across virtual and physical settings.
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and chronic internal medicine conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illness, and complex multisystem disorders.
• Specialize in nephrology presentations, including chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury (AKI), glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, hypertensive nephropathy, diabetic nephropathy, electrolyte disorders, and renal stones.
• Interpret and correlate laboratory investigations, urinalysis, renal imaging (ultrasound, CT, MRI), renal biopsy findings, and dialysis adequacy parameters.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment and follow-up plans for patients.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for all patient encounters.
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases to tertiary services or inpatient management when clinically required.
• Provide clinical leadership and professional guidance within the Internal Medicine and Nephrology service lines at Bupa CareConnect/ICC.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical pathways, protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for both internal medicine and nephrology care across virtual and physical settings.
• Support operational planning to ensure continuity of service coverage and patient accessibility.
• Participate in strategic initiatives to enhance integrated care delivery within CareConnect and ICC.
• Assist in evaluating and optimizing telemedicine workflows, virtual clinic processes, and chronic disease management pathways.
• Mentor junior physicians, support clinical governance activities, and contribute to departmental strategic initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance requirements and patient safety standards across both in-person and virtual care settings.
• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation for all patient interactions, including virtual consultation records and digital prescriptions.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and departmental meetings.
• Report and manage clinical incidents and adverse events in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Support compliance with CBAHI, JCI, and other applicable accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams across in-person clinics and digital service channels, including primary care physicians, specialists, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Coordinate referrals, investigations, and continuity of care seamlessly across virtual and face-to-face encounters.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case discussions, and virtual clinical handovers.
• Liaise with administrative and support teams to ensure scheduling, documentation, and authorizations are managed across both care modalities.
• Share insights and recommendations to support patient-centered care approaches.
• Promote a culture of patient safety, empathy, and patient-centered care across all consultation channels.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, chronic disease management (CKD progression, dietary management, fluid restrictions, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications) in a format accessible for both in-person and virtual delivery.
• Address patient concerns with clarity, compassion, and professionalism, ensuring patients are clearly guided on when to attend in-clinic versus virtual follow-up.
• Monitor patient satisfaction feedback and participate in service improvement initiatives.
• Ensure confidentiality and protection of patient information in all interactions.
• Continuously enhance professional knowledge and clinical skills in internal medicine and nephrology through Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities, conferences, and online courses.
• Stay updated on advancements in internal medicine, nephrology, telehealth technology, and value-based care.
• Maintain proficiency in utilizing the designated telehealth platform, including video conferencing, secure messaging, and EHR integration.
• Actively participate in training programs and stay updated on platform enhancements; collaborate with IT support to troubleshoot technical issues.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Board certification (Saudi Board or internationally recognized equivalent) in Nephrology or Internal Medicine with a Nephrology subspecialty.
• Active SCFHS classification and registration at the Consultant level.
• Medical degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Valid medical license.

Required Skills

• Expertise in Nephrology and Internal Medicine.
• Proficiency in Telehealth delivery and management.
• Strong Clinical Leadership capabilities.
• Commitment to Patient Safety and adherence to Quality Standards.
• Experience in Service Development and Population Health Management.
• Understanding of Value-Based Care principles.
• Knowledge of CBAHI and JCI Compliance standards.
• Familiarity with SCFHS Accreditation requirements.
• Skilled in History Taking and Physical Examination.
• Proficient in interpreting Diagnostic Investigations.
• Comprehensive management of Acute and Chronic Internal Medicine Conditions.
• Specialized management of Hypertension, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Respiratory Illness, and Complex Multisystem Disorders.
• Expertise in CKD, AKI, Glomerulonephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, Hypertensive Nephropathy, Diabetic Nephropathy, Electrolyte Disorders, and Renal Stones management.
• Ability to interpret Laboratory Investigations, Urinalysis, Renal Imaging, Renal Biopsy Findings, and Dialysis Adequacy Parameters.
• Proficient EMR Documentation.
• Experience in Clinical Pathways Development and Protocols and SOPs Implementation.
• Skilled in Operational Planning and enhancing Integrated Care Delivery.
• Adept at Tele-medicine Workflow Optimization and Virtual Clinic Processes Optimization.
• Experience in Chronic Disease Management Pathways Optimization.
• Ability to Mentor Junior Physicians and contribute to Clinical Governance.
• Involvement in Quality Improvement Initiatives and Clinical Audits.
• Proficient in Clinical Incident Reporting and Adverse Event Management.
• Excellent Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration.
• Skilled in Referral Coordination and ensuring Continuity of Care.
• Experience in Case Discussions and Virtual Clinical Handovers.
• Dedicated to Patient-Centered Care principles.
• Proficient in Patient Education, including Chronic Disease Management Education.
• Upholds strict Confidentiality.
• Commitment to ongoing CME Activities.
• Proficiency in utilizing Telehealth Platforms and EHR Integration.
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Proficient in EHR Usage and general Computer Proficiency.

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within Bupa Arabia's Bupa CareConnect (BCC) and Integrated Care Center (ICC) framework, emphasizing the integration of digital and in-person clinical capabilities. The position requires 5-10 years of experience in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.