REGISTRAR - INTERNAL MEDICINE

JOB SUMMARY

The Registrar-Internal Medicine coordinates, administers and ensures patient
care activities for Internal Medicine patients in accordance with Ministry of
Health regulations, Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations and
Internal Medicine Department Policy & Guidelines.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Duties
* Attends to all patients presenting to Internal Medicine, provided they fulfill formalities of the Internal Medicine department according to NMH policies & procedures
* Takes patient history, conducts physical examinations, requests and interprets other necessary investigations as the patient's condition mandates and refers difficult cases to the Consultants in the Department.
* Gives the necessary medical advice needed based on diagnosis, whether a prescription, medical management in Internal Medicine, admission to the inpatient department, referral or transfer to another consultation facility.
* Completes clinical notes of Internal Medicine files and writes medical reports in consultation with the Consultant
* Documents patients' progress on Progress Note Sheet and completes discharge files and statistics
* Decides and issues sick leave, according to MOH regulations and policies of NMH

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.


• Follows and applies all instructions as directed by the HOD regarding patient management and care.


• Maintains a work environment that promotes high standards for patient care and ethical behavior.


• Participates regularly with other department 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 Internal medicine.


• Exhibits appropriate personal and interpersonal professional behavior; practices medicine ethically and stays consistent with the obligations of a physician. .


• 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

* Initiates continuous quality improvement programs for populations served
* Attends regularly scheduled meeting for the improvement of patient care services and delivery
* Accepts all other additional assignments found necessary by the Clinical Director- Internal Medicine

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 Internal Medicine. Masters' Degree in Internal Medicine/ relevant subspecialty.
* Training in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Basic Life Support (BLS) desired

Licensing:
Valid License from Ministry of Health-Kuwait to practice as Internal Medicine
Registrar

Experience :
‎5 years' experience with minimum ‎1.5 years' experience post Masters' Degree in
Internal Medicine

Other Skills

Management Skills :
Problem Solving, Decision Making , Teaching, 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

WORKING CONDITIONS* *

• Works primarily in the hospital environment such as the emergency room, operating room, and outpatient clinics, while also 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, lifting supplies/equipment.