Registrar Nephrology📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Bupa Arabia is seeking a Registrar - Nephrology to deliver comprehensive nephrology care exclusively through virtual platforms. This full-time position, based in Riyadh, involves the assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic kidney diseases using telehealth technologies, ensuring safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care under consultant supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct video and phone consultations for patients with nephrology-related conditions.
• Assess and manage chronic kidney disease (CKD), hypertension, electrolyte disorders, proteinuria, haematuria, nephrolithiasis, and post-AKI follow-up.
• Review laboratory results and imaging remotely, adjusting management plans as needed.
• Identify red flags requiring urgent in-person assessment or hospital referral.
• Develop individualized treatment and monitoring plans in collaboration with consultants.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Arrange virtual follow-ups and coordinate care with primary providers.
• Monitor CKD progression using laboratory trends and patient-reported outcomes.
• Provide virtual counseling on lifestyle modification, diet, fluid balance, and medication adherence.
• Support anaemia of CKD, CKD-MBD, and blood pressure management remotely.
• Collaborate with dietitians and allied health professionals via telehealth platforms.
• Coordinate dialysis preparation education and timely referrals when indicated.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Adhere to nephrology clinical guidelines, telemedicine regulations, and ethical standards.
• Ensure safe prescribing practices, including dose adjustments in renal impairment.
• Monitor and counsel patients regarding medication side effects and warning signs.
• Report patient safety concerns and adverse events to the Quality Department.
• Participate in virtual audits, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical reviews.

Telehealth Proficiency and Patient Experience

• Utilize telemedicine platforms for video consultations, secure messaging, and lab result reviews.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential digital patient records.
• Optimize use of remote monitoring data (*, home blood pressure readings).
• Communicate diagnoses and management plans clearly and empathetically.
• Provide education on kidney disease progression, treatment options, and red-flag symptoms.
• Address patient concerns and follow-up questions promptly via telehealth channels.

Collaboration and Professional Development

• Collaborate virtually with nephrology consultants for case discussions and escalation of care.
• Coordinate care with primary care physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and dietitians.
• Participate in multidisciplinary virtual meetings and care planning.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in nephrology through CME, workshops, and conferences.
• Participate in case discussions and academic activities.
• Support teaching and supervision of junior doctors when required.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience in nephrology. Specific qualifications were not provided, but a strong background in virtual patient consultations and chronic disease management is essential.