Physician - Genetic and Genomic Medicine

JOB SUMMARY 

The Physician - Genetics & Genomics 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 in the field of Medical Genetics. The Physician - Genetics & Genomics makes recommendations, orders appropriate diagnostics and therapeutics as per the patient’s diagnosed condition. The Physician - Genetics & Genomics is also responsible for providing guidance to less experienced colleagues.  

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provides required patient care and management in the area of Medical Genetics in accordance with standards of medical care laid down by Sidra Medicine.
• Provides high quality medical care for inpatients and outpatients both Pediatrics and Adults with genetic disorders, congenital abnormalities, dysmorphology and inherited metabolic disorders.
• Provides consultations to other institutions as required and participates in activities with other health care institutions regarding prevention and treatment of genetic diseases.
• Ensures appropriate patient preparation for procedures/surgery and performs procedures/surgery as indicated in the signed clinical privilege form.
• Guides and actively participates in the training and teaching of Residents, Fellows, Assistant Consultants and junior staff.
• Keeps abreast with all the latest techniques and developments, especially in area of specialization, following and implementing them on a selective basis to improve technical standards.
• 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. 
• Reviews results of all investigations, develops and modifies treatment as required, provides guidance to less experienced colleagues.
• Assists in supervising activities of junior medical staffs and jointly assumes responsibility for patient care.
• 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.
• Complies with all hospital policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow up practices.
• 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.
• Supports and participates in the organization’s performance management, including peer reviews and the productivity and utilization review processes.
• Actively participates in the educational activities and training programs of the department.
• Participates in national and international medical conferences.
• Participates in clinical, basic and translational research projects and publishes papers in accordance with Research Advisory Council Policy in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of post graduate education and contribute to the national and international recognition of Sidra Medicine.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education

• MD, MBBS or equivalent
• Completion of residency program in Pediatrics
• Fellowship in Genetics & Genomics

Experience

Up to 2 years of post-board experience in Genetics & Genomics