Pediatrics Consultant

Job Summary

The Consultant - Pediatrics is reponsible for treating children and young people to prevent, diagnose and teat patients, establishing effective patient care plans, and referring patients to the appropriate specialists. The position holder should be highly trained with proven experience of effectively working in a healthcare setting.

Job Responsibilities 1

Advise patients, parents or guardians and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.

Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.

Examine patients or order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis

Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.

Job Responsibilities 2

Actively participate in the planning and implementation of the department development plans and the different manpower training programs for the medical, technical and nursing staff in his/her area of expertise.

Participating in the various committees for the upgrading of services and organization of work within and outside the hospital.

Participating in scheduling of on-call duties and provides on-call services.

Participating in the assessment and updating of drug, medical supply and equipment needs.

Participating in all relevant research activities related to their expertise.

Performs special procedures as privileged.

Adheres to policies, guidelines, plans and programs of the organization.

Performs other duties as assigned/directed by the Head of the department.

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

With valid medical license to practice in country of residence.

Patient-centric

Excellent and effective communication skills to explain complex medical information, procedures, answer questions to patients and their families.

Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Perfect vision and visuospatial awareness.

Supervise fellows, staff/assistant physicians and residents and with the collaborative ability to work well alone as well as within a team.

ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum of 6 years of experience in the similar role/setting in accredited healthcare facility.

3 years in GCC is preferred

Competencies
Accountability
Drive Cost Optimization
Build High-Performing Teams
Speed of Execution
Build Process and Systems
Provide Direction
Collaboration
Leadership
Quality
Resilience

Education
Master's degree
Doctoral degree in Doctor of Medicine