Roles & Responsibilities
Within the limits of his/her written clinical privileges, to manage patients for whom he/she is responsible to the highest attainable standard of care within the resources in full compliance to Dallah Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations.
Within his or her clinical privileges, under the supervision of consultant, participate in monitoring and care of patients (that is compassionate, appropriate & effective), attending Pediatrics Outpatient Clinics or presenting at the Emergency Room, admitted under the specialty or referred for opinion and management.
Within his/her written clinical privileges, performs Pediatric diagnostic procedures in the various treatment areas on a routine or emergency basis.
Within his or her clinical privileges, responsible for investigating, diagnosing and treating the health conditions of patients by using scientific evidence to improve patient care practices
Within his or her clinical privileges, responsible for prescribing and reviewing patients? medication appropriately and timely.
Writing clinical notes (including assessment and care plans) in patients? medical records as per the hospital policy.
Comply with appropriate blood or blood product use and antibiotic stewardship program as per hospital policy within his or her clinical privileges.
Demonstrates interpersonal & communication skills that establish & maintain professional relationships with patients, families, coworkers & other members of healthcare team.
Able to demonstrate both understanding of contexts and systems in which health care is provided and ability to apply this knowledge to improve and optimize health care.
As per his or her privileges, able to use scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate and improve patient care practices.
Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, understanding & sensitivity to diversity & responsible attitude towards other staff and patients
Directs the resident staff in their duties and responsibilities.
Attends appropriate meetings of the medical staff as directed by the Head of Pediatrics.
Contributes to the departmental program of continuing medical education.
Implements appropriate policies and procedures to achieve the Hospital?s goals and objectives in pursuit of Standards of Care, Quality / Performance Improvement.
Participate in patient and family education to help patients and families to better understand and participate in their care and make well informed care decisions
Performs any other duties within his range of his/her professional knowledge and skills as directed by the Head of Pediatrics.
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Essential: Four (4) years in the specialty of Pediatrics, including neonatology and intensive care
Desirable: Experience in one or more Pediatric subspecialties, especially infectious diseases, hematology or neurology.