Physician - General Pediatrics

JOB SUMMARY

The Physician - General Pediatrics is responsible for the delivery of high-quality evidence-based care; effective and efficient diagnosing, managing and treating all patients placed under the role holder’s care. The Physician - General Pediatrics makes recommendations, orders appropriate therapeutics and diagnostics as per the patient’s diagnosed condition. 

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assesses and reassesses inpatients and/or outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practice. 
• Actively participates in interdisciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe, and holistic care for individual patients.
• Responsible for the delivery of high quality evidence-based care and services within specialty area.
• Conducts Ward rounds, reassesses inpatients and/or outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practice.
• Regularly reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment as required.
• Provides clinical excellence by effective and efficient diagnoses, manages, and treats all patients placed under post holder’s care.
• Delivers safe, effective, and holistic clinical services within accepted standards of care. 
• Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures.
• Supports, implements, and follows all hospital, departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures. 
• Liaises with colleagues, Allied Health staff, nursing, administrative and support services staff for additional input as required.
• Practices appropriate utilization of the organization’s resources.
• Demonstrates an active interest in educating and fostering future academic leaders nationally and internationally through active participation in education initiatives.
• Demonstrates an active interest and involvement in research by initiating innovative clinical or research outcomes or collaborating on research projects to support the Sidra vision.
• Demonstrates commitment to Continued Medical Education (CME).
• Keeps abreast of the current, relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry.
• Performs other clinical responsibilities as assigned.
• Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies.
• Adheres to and promotes Sidra’s Values

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education

• MD, MBBS or equivalent
• Completion of board certification in Pediatrics
• Completion of a Fellowship in General Pediatrics

Experience

Up to 2 years of post-board certification experience in General Pediatrics

Arabic speakers preferred.