General Practitioner Family & Community Medicine

Abides by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Code of Medical Ethics, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff and those specific to the department.

Provides the highest attainable standard of medical care for the patients for whom he/she is responsible.

To clerk and examine the patients admitted to the surgical Ward, to carry out the appropriate investigations and report the results to senior colleagues.

To attend Family & Community Medicine Out-patient Clinic when required for educational purposes as well as to assist in taking the patient histories and examination under the supervision of senior colleagues.

To acquire and maintain valid certification in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

To assist his senior colleagues in performing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures as required.

To attend the teaching and training program within and outside the department.

To work towards completing his postgraduate training and passing the Final Part of the Saudi Board or Fellowship.

Fulfills the requirements of the Saudi Council for Health Specialties with regard to continuing medical education.

Shares workload in his specialty during the absence of his colleagues.

Participates in the Major Disaster Plan of the hospital, as indicated.

Participate in Community activities as related to health education and patient education practice.

Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities. Takes on-call duty in accordance with the department’s schedule.

Participates in CQI&PS system improvement activities, system control activities, staff development activities.

Expertise in the organization and management of health services.

Ability to maintain a number of fundamental values, competencies, continual improvement and mutual support.

Knowledgeable in assessment and control of professional and environmental health problems.

Ability to practice public health at a local, regional, or national level.

Ability to show exceptional skills in recognizing and diagnosing health system problems.

Good judgement, communication and analytic skills.

Family & Community Medicine