Consultant - Pediatric Surgery

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. Carries out a full range of inpatient and outpatient clinical duties as assigned by the Director of Surgery/Head of Pediatric Surgery in accordance with individually approved clinical privileges.
4. Participates in on-call duties as required by the department/division.
5. Teaches staff assigned for training purposes and participates with the Director of Surgery/Head of Pediatric Surgery and Director of Postgraduate and Academic Affairs in planning a programme of career development for trainees.
6. Participates in the improvement of quality of patient care (Total Quality Management Programme, Quality Assessment Improvement Programme) as applicable.
7. Fulfills the requirements of the Saudi Council for Health Specialties with regard to continuing medical education.
8. Participates in and/or actively supports approved research projects.
9. Deputizes for his superior as required and shares the workload in his specialty during the absence of his colleagues.
10. Strives to improve his clinical expertise as well as standard of practice with regard to morbidity and cost effectiveness
11. Participates in the forward planning , and further development of the department/division.
12. Serves on hospital committees as requested.
13. Participates in the major disaster plan of the hospital as indicated
14. Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities, within the hospital and/or affiliated medical facilities.

1. Graduate from a recognized medical school.
2. Saudi Board or equivalent higher qualification in General Surgery.
3. Sub-specialty Fellowship in Pediatric Surgery (minimum of two years).
4. Four (4) years specialized post qualification experience in Pediatric Surgery of which a minimum of two (2) years must be at Senior Specialist level in Pediatric Surgery.
5. Experience in updated methods of Pediatric Surgery including minimal invasive procedures.

Pediatric Surgery