CONSULTANT DERMALTOLOGY

JOB SUMMARY

The Consultant - Dermatology plans, directs, coordinates, administers and
supervises patient care activities and implements decisions of the
Departmental Council in accordance with Ministry of Health regulations,
Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations and Dermatology department
Policies & Guidelines. His/ Her focus includes ongoing audit and supervision
of clinicians providing triage, patient assessment, treatment, integration
with pathology and managing respective secondary care referrals in line with
best practice.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Duties
* Undertakes work in accordance with the Hospital's procedures and operating policies; works within agreed quality frameworks.
* Conducts complete skin examinations and delivers treatment for skin diseases, Pediatric dermatologic problems and Venereal diseases.
* Prescribes hormonal agents or topical treatments such as spironolactone, antiandrogens, oral corticosteroids, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, and antibiotics.
* Provides dermabrasion or laser abrasion to treat atrophic scars, elevated scars, or other skin conditions.
* Provides therapies such as intralesional steroids and chemical peels to treat age spots, sun damage, rough skin, discolored skin, or oily skin.
* Participates and provides leadership for organizational performance improvement activities.
* Recommends diagnostic tests based on patients' history and physical examination findings.

Patient Care
* Participates in assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care needs.
* Maintains a work environment that promotes high standards for patient care, customer service, and ethical behavior.
* Monitors patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary
* Guides patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness etc.
* Undertakes all work in accordance with the procedures and operating policies, including Infection Control, Health and Safety, Risk Management etc.

Compliance with Medical Ethics
* Ensures implementation of the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of Dermatology.
* Exhibits appropriate personal and interpersonal professional behavior; practices medicine ethically.
* 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 (CME).

Education

• Keeps up to date in developments relevant to best practice in Dermatology.


• Undertakes training and provides supervision in relation to identified training needs of staff within the service; subject to audit outcomes, identified continuing professional development and training needs.


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


• Helps in professional development of all staff and provides teaching materials as part of the professional development of the staff.


• Attends accredited conferences and meetings to update personal level of clinical practice, teaching and management skills in line with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements.

Others

• Participates in the process of developing annual budgets for the Department.


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


• Accepts all other additional assignments found necessary by the Clinical Director- Dermatology.

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 with specialized training in Dermatology.
Membership/ Fellowship (preferably of the Royal College), PhD or MD Degree in
relevant specialty Basic Life Support Certification is desirable
Licensing: Valid License from Ministry Of Health- Kuwait to practice as
Dermatology Consultant

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

OTHER SKILLS:

Administrative Skills: Cognitive, Prioritization, Problem Solving,
Decision Making and Teaching skills; 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

PHYSICAL & WORKING CONDITIONS
Works primarily in an air conditioned, well-lighted and comfortable health
care facility, while also exposed to infections and close contact with the
patients. Occasionally involves prolonged standing/walking, lifting
supplies/equipment.