CONSULTANT - UROLOGY

JOB SUMMARY

The Consultant - Urology plans, directs, coordinates, administers and
supervises patient care activities for urology patients in accordance with
Ministry of Health regulations, Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules &
Regulations and Surgical department Policy & Guidelines. Reports on matters
relating to patient care to the Medical Director through the Clinical
Director.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Duties
* Provides inpatient and outpatient consultations to patients.
* Receives referrals and consultations from other disciplines for urology.
* Examines patients and determines x-ray examinations and laboratory tests as required.
* Diagnoses and treats injuries and disorders of the genitourinary tract; utilizes clinical privileges granted to him/her for admission and treatment of patients.
* Prescribes and administers urinary antiseptics to combat infection and such conservative measures of treatment as antibiotics, drugs, and compresses.
* Surgical means of treatment:
* Provides information to patients on medical condition and surgical risk.
* Books surgery rooms and notifies support staff of surgery timings to ensure that all required staff are prepared for the surgery/ procedure
* Prescribes preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, and preparation/ treatment of the patient's operative area.
* Directs and coordinates activities of Nurses, Assistants, Specialists, and other medical staff
* Shares the on-call schedule in the Department as required and ensures continuity of care for patients while on-call
* Refers patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary.
* Manages record keeping, patient charts and all required surgical and Hospital records as needed

Patient Care
* Considers the patient's safety as the first priority while working.
* Includes the patients in discussions concerning appropriate diagnostic and management procedures.
* Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care needs.
* Maintains a work environment that promotes high standards for patient care and ethical behavior.
* Participates regularly with other Urology and Surgery staff, in decision-making related to patient care

Compliance with Medical Ethics
* Ensures implementation of the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of Urology
* Exhibits appropriate personal and interpersonal professional behavior; practices medicine ethically and stays consistent with the obligations of a physician.
* Respects the opinions of fellow Consultants and referring Physicians in the management of patient problems; provides means whereby differences in opinion can be discussed and resolved.
* Recognizes limits of personal skills and knowledge by appropriately consulting other Physicians while caring for the patient.
* Shows a pattern of maintaining current personal clinical skills and knowledge by continuing medical education.

Other Duties

• Provides leadership for organizational performance improvement activities


• Supports in professional development of all staff and provides teaching materials


• Plans for the provision of orientation, in service and continuing education programs, along with other Consultants of the Department


• Attends regularly scheduled meeting for the improvement of patient care services and delivery


• Performs all other additional assignments as requested by the Clinical Director

KEY CONTACTS* *

INTERNAL:
* Visiting & NMH Doctors/Physicians
* Heads of Departments
* Nursing/Reception Staff
EXTERNAL:
* Patients and their Relatives & Friends
* Business Representatives / Professional Agencies
* General Public

JOB REQUIREMENTS* *

Education :
Bachelors ' Degree in Medicine followed by specialized training in urology and
reproductive health. Membership/ Fellowship (preferably of the Royal College)
and/or PhD /MD Degree in relevant speciality.
Licensing: Valid License from Ministry of Health-Kuwait to practice as a
Urology Consultant

Experience :
‎12 years ' experience with minimum ‎7 years' experience post
Fellowship/Membership or PhD /MD in Urology

OTHER SKILLS:

Management Skills: Problem Solving, Decision Making , Counselling and
Critical Thinking skills; Attention to detail and a Team Player
Soft Skills: Excellent Communication and Inter-Personal skills
Computer Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Internet and Hospital
MIS
Language Skills: Good in written and spoken English, Arabic is an
advantage

PHYSICAL & WORKING CONDITIONS
Works primarily in the hospital environment such as the emergency room,
inpatient surgery wards, operating room, and outpatient clinics. May get
exposed to infections and close contact with the patients. Subject to
unpredictable or crisis situations May have to work long hours, in shifts and
be available on-call to deal with medical emergencies. Occasionally involves
prolonged standing/walking.