The Armed Forces Medical Services announces a position for a Consultant Psychiatrist.

Announcement of Medical Services for the Armed Forces for a Consultant Psychiatrist Position

Job Description

Diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental illnesses and emotional disorders by providing specialized medical care using a combination of psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, pharmacotherapy, and hospitalization of patients when necessary, in accordance with approved medical standards.

Main Duties and Tasks

• Interviewing patients, conducting clinical examinations, and reviewing their medical records, including medical and social history.
• Obtaining necessary information from relatives and professionals relevant to the patient's health condition.
• Requesting and conducting necessary medical examinations such as blood tests, electroencephalograms (EEGs), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
• Providing specialized medical care, including psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, to treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
• Monitoring patients' health status, evaluating their response to treatment, and reassessing treatment plans when necessary.
• Maintaining continuous professional development by following scientific updates, studying specialized publications, and participating in training courses and medical conferences.
• Documenting all medical procedures during the stages of diagnosis, follow-up, and treatment plans, and storing patient and treatment data in databases according to approved policies and procedures.

Additional Notes

Preference will be given to those with a subspecialty or experience in the field of addiction treatment.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of experience in the field of psychiatry.

Qualifications

• Obtaining a Fellowship in Psychiatry.

General Conditions

• The applicant must be a Saudi national.
• Proficiency in using computers and their applications.
• Possession of the specific skills and requirements for each position.

Overview of the General Administration of Medical Services

The General Administration of Medical Services at the Ministry of Defense is a government entity responsible for providing comprehensive healthcare to Armed Forces personnel and their families. It manages numerous specialized hospitals and health centers across various regions of the Kingdom, provides advanced medical services including preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative care, seeks to keep pace with the latest medical developments, insists on applying international standards in healthcare delivery, and works to enhance medical readiness to support military operations and field missions.