Family Practice Specialist

Family Practice Specialist Basic Function
Family practice physicians provide continuing and comprehensive health care
for the individual and family in an ambulatory care setting. The family
practitioner is generally the first point of contact for patients seeking
health care. The family practitioner works as the coordinator and director of
patient care to insure that care is not duplicated and that treatment plans
are working. They provide a comprehensive approach to integrated and complete
healthcare.
Scope

The family practice physician will be assigned to a JHAH outpatient facility
for any of the district facilities based on their competencies, operational
needs and manpower demands.

Day to day supervision and assignment of duties will be overseen by the Unit
Head and/or Chief of Primary Care Services.

Quality reviews and routine check of accuracy and completeness of patient care
to include diagnoses and treatment will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

Advice and consultation is obtained from the Unit Supervisor, Chief of Primary
Care Services or other specialists in treating different cases.

The majority of professional problems encountered are solved without reference
to the Supervisor.

Principal Contacts

Has daily contact with patients in the clinics, families, nurses and other
physicians in order to achieve the goal of coordinated and comprehensive care.

Occasional public and community contact through communicating policy changes,
revisions, and/or introduction of new work rules as directed by the
organization.

Principal Duties

Performs the professional duties of a family practice physician in a manner
consistent with his/her training and in accordance with the privileges
delineated by the credentials committee.
Follow patients through their illnesses at appropriately spaced intervals.
Orders laboratory and x-ray procedures and interprets results as required.
Orders or applies such preventive measures as may be indicated. Performs
physical examinations on employees and their families. Makes recommendations
as to fitness for employment. Takes appropriate action to counsel patient on
any physical defects uncovered during the examinations and makes appropriate
arrangements for treatment and follow-up. Advises the Company of employees’
limitations in capacity to perform work because of health. Must be familiar
with local or industrial factors which may produce disease or dysfunction
(e.g. noise, toxic substances, child delivery and feeding practices, etc).

Able to manage pediatric clinics in primary care settings. Diagnoses common
childhood illnesses including serious and life threatening conditions.
Competent in performing age appropriate exam and recognizing abnormal
development. Safely prescribes medicine for pediatrics. Utilize appropriate
resources including investigations and referrals to secondary care. Promotes
disease prevention and well-being among pediatric age group. (Applicable to
the districts).
Emergency Receiving Room: Determines which cases constitute an emergency,
extends rapid treatment to the patient as needed, makes quick decisions, and
chooses the correct consultant for immediate judgment and treatment if
necessary. Advises nursing personnel regarding medical problems; response to
radio/telephone calls from remote areas requesting medical advice;
occasionally must go on emergency ambulance trips or otherwise use good
judgment in responding to bona fide outside emergencies. (applicable to the
relevant district)

Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities as well as
other professional activities. Attend continuing medical education (CME)
meetings as time permits. Provides patient care in accordance with the best
available evidence based practice.

Experience
At least three (‎3) years experience following completion of specialty
training.
Certifications/Other requirements as applicable

Proficient in English.

Good physical and mental condition

Current medical license from country of origin. (if applicable)

Arabic language is preferred