SHO - Ophthalmology

1. Abides by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Code of Medical Ethics, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff and those specific to the department/division.
2. Provides the highest attainable standard of medical care for the patients for whom he/she is responsible.
3. To clerk and examine the patients admitted to the Ophthalmology Ward, to carry out the appropriate investigations and report the results to senior colleagues.
4. To attend the out-patient clinic when required for educational purposes as well as to assist in taking the patient’s history and examination under the supervision of senior colleagues.
5. To acquire and maintain valid certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
6. To assist his senior colleagues in performing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures as required.
7. Participates in on-call duties as required by the department/division.
8. To attend the teaching and training programme within and outside the department/division.
9. To work towards completing his post-graduate training and passing the final part of the Saudi Board or Fellowship.
10. Fulfills the requirements of the Saudi Council for Health Specialties with regard to continuing medical education
11. Shares the workload in his specialty during the absence of his colleagues.
12. Participates in the Major Disaster Plan of the hospital as indicated.
13. Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.

1. Graduate from a recognized medical school.
2. Successful completion of the internship year.
3. One (1) year post internship experience as SHO in Ophthalmology.

Ophthalmology