Registrar - Nephrology

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

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

• Carries out full range of inpatient and outpatient clinical duties as assigned by the Consultant/Senior Registrar in accordancewith individually approved clinical privileges.

• Participatesin the on-call duties as required by the department/division.

• Participates in  the  improvement of  quality of  patient care  (Total Quality Management Programme, Quality Assessment Improvement Programme) as applicable.

• Instructs and guides when necessaryjunior medical staff in the overall care of patients, supervises their performance/workand contributes to the training and teaching activities in the department/division.

• Reports and discusses all unusual findings, complication or alterations in the management plan, with the Consultant/SeniorRegistrar.

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

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

• Attends the Continuing Medical Education Programme of the department/division.

• To acquire and maintain a valid certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

• Participates  in approved research projects.

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

• Strives to improve his clinical expertise as well as standard of practice with regard to morbidity and cost effectiveness.

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

• 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.

• Graduate from a recognised  medical school.

• Master Degree or equivalent qualification  in Nephrology

• Saudi Board or equivalent  higher qualification  in General Medicine

• Master Degree Holders must have a Minimum of three (3) years structured training/experience in Nephrology in a recognised centre of which one (1) year must be at Registrar Level.

• Ability to assume greater responsibility  in matters of patient care.

• Commitment to learning and training in pursuance of a career in his chosen specialty.

• Ability to deal calmly, with tact and diplomacy to patient and staff alike.

• Ability to work effectively  in a multi-cultural  environment

Nephrology