National Medical Care Company Announces Neurology Consultant Position
Job Summary
The Neurology Consultant is responsible for providing care to inpatients and outpatients, while maintaining a high level of professional performance in accordance with the following:
- Evidence-based medicine.
- Professional medical ethics and CBAHI / JCIA standards.
- The hospital's internal medical regulations.
- The systems and laws of the Ministry of Health in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Adherence to the department's quality plan.
The consultant also provides effective leadership for the department with the implementation of measurable performance improvement standards in the field of neurology.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality medical care to patients in National Medical Care Company hospitals and clinics.
- Provide care within the scope of approved clinical privileges.
- Work according to scientifically approved clinical standards and guidelines.
- Conduct regular individual or group rounds to establish multidisciplinary treatment plans.
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the scope of the specialty.
- Evaluate patients and refer them when needed to other appropriate medical facilities.
- Participate in the on-call schedule and receiving cases.
- Respond to emergencies and provide specialized medical consultation.
- Adhere to patient rights regarding privacy, confidentiality, and safety.
- Accurately and timely document medical records.
Leadership and Educational Role
- Supervise junior doctors and medical staff.
- Participate in performance and quality improvement programs.
- Participate in continuous medical education inside and outside the hospital.
- Contribute to clinical research and review of medical literature.
- Train resident doctors, nursing staff, and technicians.
- Participate in hospital committees (quality improvement, infection control, etc.).
Patient and Family Education
- Educate patients and their families according to their health needs.
- Involve patients and families in the therapeutic care plan.
- Provide health awareness appropriate to cultural and linguistic background.
- Document all health education activities in the medical record.
Administrative Reporting and Supervision
Reports administratively to: Head of the Internal Medicine Department.
Communicates with: Consultants, physicians, nursing staff, healthcare specialists, patients and their families.
Supervises: Senior Registrars, Registrars, Resident Doctors, Nurses, and supporting medical staff when assigned.
Required Qualifications
Education
- American Board or Canadian Fellowship or Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent (required).
- Higher qualifications in the specialty (preferred).
Experience
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience after obtaining the qualification.
- A valid professional practice license.
- Registration with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
- Additional experience in a subspecialty (preferred).
- Academic affiliation (preferred).
Skills and Competencies
- Leadership and administrative skills.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Proficiency in Arabic is preferred.
- High professionalism and excellent communication skills.
- Familiarity with medical regulations and systems.
