Infectious Diseases Consultant

About the Role

King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital is seeking an Infectious Diseases Consultant to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time position involves providing expert consultation and active participation in hospital programs related to infectious diseases and infection prevention.

Key Responsibilities

• Recognize and implement appropriate corrective actions, including requesting consultations when necessary.
• Maintain accurate patient records using TrakCare, Innovian, or Workstation systems.
• Conduct all professional activities in accordance with Medical Staff By-Laws and within the scope of clinical privileges granted.
• Actively attend and participate in Medical Staff and Hospital Committees and programs, such as the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) and the Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPC).
• Provide expert consultation on microbiology-related matters, including interpreting results and offering recommendations for infectious diseases and antimicrobial therapy.
• Participate actively in on-call duties as designated.
• Perform patient and family education related to infectious diseases.
• Carry out all duties in a professional, effective, and confidential manner, including other related tasks as assigned by the Chairman of Internal Medicine and Employee Health or Chief Medical Officer.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: * Degree from a fully accredited medical school.
• Board Certification: Certified in Internal Medicine under the standards of the Saudi Board of Internal Medicine, American Board, the Royal College of Physicians, or equivalent.
• Fellowship: Clinical Fellowship Certification under the standard of Saudi Infectious Diseases Fellowship or its equivalent.
• Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience after obtaining board certification.
• Licensure: Classified and registered by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties as a Consultant.
• Certification: Current valid certification of Basic Life Support.

Professional Accountability

The Infectious Diseases Consultant is accountable to the Medical Executive Committee and Medical Director for all professional activities undertaken within the hospital.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, offering an opportunity to contribute to patient care and hospital programs at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital.