Assistant Consultant Adult Transplant Gastro & Hepatology

Assists in providing medical care in the field of Adult Transplant Gastro & Hepatology and supervises interns and residents, in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the hospital s policies and procedures. Essential Responsibilities and Duties Clinical Responsibilities • Assists the Consultants in providing required patient care and management in the field of Adult Transplant Gastro & Hepatology, in accordance with standards of medical care laid down by KFSHRC. • Studies and performs assessment, examination and the compilation of a case history and assists in the diagnosis and management of the patient in accordance with criteria listed in diagnostic manuals such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. • Registers detailed medical history, conducts a thorough physical examination and creates a plan for patient management and follows-up for discussion with the Consultant. Subsequently, records the consultant s orders, progress notes and other required documents for outpatients. • Provides on-call coverage for Adult Transplant Gastro & Hepatology on a rotational basis during evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays. • Prepares for and participates in consultant and specialist ward rounds as per policy. Documents findings in medical records. • Follows up on investigation results for outpatients and modifies treatment accordingly. • Attends specialty clinics, outpatient clinics, and shares on on-call schedule as per requirements. • Performs any other clinical responsibilities, as assigned. Academic Responsibilities • Provides orientation, bedside training and supervision of interns, residents and fellows as assigned. • Keeps abreast of all the latest techniques and developments, especially in Adult Transplant Gastro & Hepatology. Implements them on a selective basis to improve technical standards. • Participates in the educational activities and training programs of the Department. • Participates in national and international medical conferences.

Education

Graduation from a medical school in good standing, completion of required period of postgraduate training in a specialty and/or subspecialty, with Saudi/American Board or Canadian/UK certification, or equivalent as outlined by the Medical Staff Credentialing Committee.

Experience

Required Two (2) years of training in specialty or subspecialty plus post-training experience is required.

Other Requirements(Certificates)

N/A.