ASSISTANT CONSULTANT, MEDICAL ONCOLOGY

Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases and
conditions, as well as the provision of medical care in the field of Medical
Oncology in accordance with the current medical staff bylaws, rules and
regulations and the hospital's policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Clinical Responsibilities
‎1. Assists the Consultant in providing required patient care and management
in the field of Medical Oncology, in accordance with standards of medical care
laid down by KFSH & RC.
‎2. Provides high quality patient care in all aspects of General Medical
Oncology according to his/her approved clinical privileges.
‎3. Provides consultation (inpatient, and emergency room) upon request and
responds in a timely manner within the prescribed timeframe as outlined in
hospital policy.
‎4. Responsible for the timely completion, competencies, accuracy and
eligibility of the medical record.
‎5. Provides on-call service and ensures availability and response time within
the prescribed timeframe in accordance with hospital policy.
‎6. Conducts daily morning rounds to identify patients ready for discharge.
Ensures that discharge orders are written ‎24 hours prior to discharge.
‎7. Performs any other clinical responsibilities related to the specialty, as
assigned.
Academic Responsibilities
‎1. Provides orientation, bedside training and supervision to interns,
residents and fellows as assigned.
‎2. Participates in educational activities and training programs of the
department. Partakes in national and international medical conferences as
assigned.
‎3. Maintains and enhances professional knowledge and continuing education
requirements.
Research Responsibilities
‎1. Participates in clinical, basic and translational research projects 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 KFSH & RC.
Administrative Responsibilities
‎1. Undertakes the administrative duties assigned by Head of Section or
Chairman.
‎2. Participates in all mandatory departmental activities and serves on
departmental and hospital committees and other administrative functions, as
required.
‎3. Assists the department in the development and implementation of techniques
and practices that help maximize the utilization of all resources within the
department and across the hospital.
‎4. Abides by the current hospital and medical staff bylaws, all relevant
rules, regulations and policies and keeps updated of any changes that might
occur.
‎5. Follows all hospital related policies and procedures.
‎6. Participates in self and others' education, training and development as
applicable.

Education

Graduation from a medical school in good standing, completion of required
period of postgraduate training in a specialty and/or subspecialty, with
Saudi/American Board or Canadian/UK certification, or equivalent as outlined
by the Medical Staff Credentialing Committee.

Experience Required

Two (‎2) years of training in specialty or subspecialty plus post-training
experience is required.

Other Requirements(Certificates)

N/A