REGISTRAR-DERMATOLOGY (Females only)

JOB SUMMARY

The Registrar- Dermatology coordinates, administers and performs patient care
activities in accordance with Ministry of Health regulations, Hospital Medical
Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations and Dermatology department Policies &
Guidelines. Conducts patient assessment, treatment, and integration with
pathology. Manages respective secondary care referrals in line with best
practice in coordination with the Department Consultant.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Duties
* Participates in assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care needs.
* 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.
* Assists in formulating plans & procedures for complex treatment procedures.
* Participates in organizational performance improvement activities.
* Recommends diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical examination findings.
Patient Care
* 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 food diet, 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 Consultants/ Specialists while caring for the patient.
* Shows a pattern of maintaining current personal clinical skills and knowledge by Continuing Medical Education (CME).
Other Duties
* Remains up to date in developments relevant to best practice in Dermatology.
* Participates in accredited conferences and meetings to update personal level of clinical practice, teaching and management skills in line with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements.
* Attends scheduled meetings for the improvement of patient care services and delivery.
* Accepts all other additional assignments found necessary by the Clinical Director- Dermatology.

JOB REQUIREMENTS* *

Education :
Bachelors' Degree followed by the appropriate specialty qualification, Masters
in relevant specialty.

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

Experience :
‎5 years' experience with minimum ‎3 years' experience post Masters in
Dermatology

Other Skills

Administrative Skills :
Cognitive, Prioritization and Problem Solving skills; Attention to detail and
a Team Player

Soft Skills :
Excellent Communication and Inter-Personal skills

Computer Skills :
MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet

Language Skills:
Good in written and spoken English, Arabic is preferred..

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.