Announcement by the National Company for Medical Care for the position of Senior Registrar, Emergency Department
Job Summary
The Senior Registrar is responsible for providing care to inpatients and outpatients under the supervision of the Consultant / Head of the Emergency Department while maintaining a high level of professional performance in accordance with medical ethics, the hospital's internal regulations, CBAHI/JCIA standards, and the laws of the Ministry of Health in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Also contributes to maintaining an appropriate quality plan using measurable performance improvement standards.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality medical treatment, empathy, and understanding to each patient.
- Provide patient care within the scope of his/her clinical privileges.
- Work according to approved clinical standards, guidelines, and metrics.
- Participate in the development and maintenance of medical disaster emergency plans.
- Maintain the quality of the triage system in the Emergency Department.
- Supervise the performance of Emergency Department physicians in the unit.
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the scope of specialty.
- Evaluate and refer appropriate patients to other medical facilities when needed.
- Participate in the on-call schedule for patient care.
- Adhere to patients' rights to security, confidentiality, and privacy.
- Respond to emergencies and participate in problem-solving.
- Document patient management plans and maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
- Supervise and guide junior staff in performing their duties.
- Provide leadership for performance improvement functions and the development of clinical and non-clinical processes.
- Participate in continuing medical education and in-house training programs.
- Participate in committee meetings (Quality Improvement, Infection Control, etc.).
- Educate patients and their families and implement the patient education plan according to approved policies.
- Perform other assigned duties within the scope of knowledge and skills.
Administrative Reporting and Communication
Reports administratively to: Head of the Emergency Department
Supervises: All Emergency Department Registrars and Physicians.
Communicates with: Department Head, Department staff, Quality Improvement Department, Nursing staff, and Patients and their families.
Qualifications
Education
- American Board Certification, or Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, or Canadian Fellowship, or Membership of the Royal College of Physicians, or equivalent (required).
- Higher qualifications in his/her specialty (preferred).
Experience
- A minimum of three years of experience after obtaining the qualification.
- A valid license to practice medicine in the field of specialty.
- Registration with the Saudi Medical Council and/or a valid license to practice medicine in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Additional experience in a subspecialty and academic affiliation (preferred).
Skills and Competencies
- Leadership and administrative skills.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Professionalism and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Familiarity with medical regulations.
- Knowledge of computer applications usage.
