Senior Specialist Family Medicine

What the work is

About the Role Dr Sulaiman AlHabib Medical Centers is seeking a Senior Specialist Family Medicine to join their team. This permanent position requires 2-5 years of experience and involves providing high-standard clinical practice and expertise in the assessment, investigation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients within Family Medicine, while assisting the consultant. The specialist will also contribute to continuous quality improvement activities to achieve the goals of HMG. Key Responsibilities Provide medical/surgical care for admitted patients in their department or under their consultant. Manage assigned clinics as per the approved Rota by the Head of the Department and Medical Director. Conduct initial assessments, request investigations, analyze test results, diagnose, treat, and reassess patients according to privileges and in consultation with their consultant. Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, as per granted privileges and under consultant supervision. Monitor patients' condition and progress during each shift and inform their consultant. Undertake daily independent rounds for all admitted patients in the department and under their consultant in other departments. Accompany consultants on rounds and assist in assigned surgical procedures. Document complete medical records and update progress notes in a timely manner, adhering to HMG Policy. Authenticate medical records at initial entries and progress notes using personal login credentials. Perform diagnostic or therapeutic procedures for which they are specifically privileged based on qualification, training, and experience. Document Discharge Summaries and Medical Reports electronically in Patient’s Health Records. Attend all emergency codes of the hospital as per hospital policy. Implement all approved policies, procedures, rules, regulations, protocols, and guidelines/clinical pathways. Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, therapists, and residents in patient care. Participate in continuous quality improvement activities within the department. Serve on Departmental/Hospital Committees when requested. Ensure adherence to Islamic Values and Medical Ethics. Maintain a high standard of professional care in accordance with International/National Healthcare Standards. Obtain informed consent for all patients for diagnostic procedures, operations, tests, or procedures, in accordance with hospital policy. Provide reports and information as required by the Consultant/Head of Department. Educate patients and their families on healthy lifestyles. Contribute to community awareness and education on health-related issues. Provide orientation, bedside training, and supervision to undergraduate and postgraduate trainees (interns, residents, and fellows) as assigned. Participate in personal and professional education, training, and development, as well as departmental educational activities and training programs. Participate in and lead person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG. Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect, and dignity. Perform other applicable tasks and duties assigned within their knowledge, skills, and abilities. Qualifications and Requirements Graduate of a Medical School recognized by the Medical Council of the country of origin. Completion of appropriate internship and residency programs. Post-graduation qualifications in the specialty. Experience Candidates should possess 3-5 years of relevant experience in Family Medicine. Work Type This is a permanent employment opportunity.