Consultant - Pediatric Hematology Oncology

The Role
Description
•    Position Title: Consultant
•    Speciality: Ped Hematology/Oncology
•    Department:Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Summary:
Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases and conditions, as well as the provision of medical care in the field of Pediatric Hematology / Oncology, in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the hospital,s policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties
•    Clinical Responsibilities:
•    Provides required patient care and management in the field of Pediatric Hematology / Oncology in accordance with standards of medical care laid down by KFSH & RC.
•    Assumes responsibility for patients under his care. Liaises with various support service departments and medical specializations to provide appropriate and timely medical care, in accordance with the standards laid down by KFSH & RC.
•    Complies with all hospital standards and policies pertaining to acceptance, eligibility, admission processes, consultation, daily patient care, operating room, outpatient practices, and patient discharge.
•    Admits patients, initiates investigations and ensures findings are recorded. Assesses patients' diseases or conditions to determine appropriate therapeutic modalities/ procedures.
•    Conducts ward rounds as per policy and reassesses inpatients under care. Documents findings in medical records.
•    Ensures appropriate patient preparation for procedures/ surgery and performs procedures/ surgery as indicated in the signed clinical privilege form.
•    Follows up on investigation results for inpatients and outpatients and modifies treatment accordingly.
•    Attends specificity clinics, outpatient clinics, day surgical units, day medical units, special procedures, treatment areas and shares on- call schedule as per requirements.
•    Performs any other clinical responsibilities, as assigned.

Academic Responsibilities:
•    Directs and advices junior staff on patient management, especially in the field of Pediatric Hematology / Oncology.
•    Guides and actively participates in the training and teaching of Residents, Fellows, Assistant Consultants and junior staff.
•    Keeps abreast with all the latest techniques and developments, especially in field of Pediatric Hematology / Oncology, following and implementing them on a selective basis to improve technical standards.
•    Actively participates in the educational activities and training programs of the Centre.
•    Participates in national and international medical conferences.

Research Responsibilities:
•    Participates in clinical, basic and transnational research projects and publishes papers in accordance with Research Advisory Council Policy in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of post graduate education and contribute to the national and international recognition of KFSH & RC

Administrative Responsibilities:
•    Undertakes the administrative duties assigned by Head of Section or Director of the Centre.
•    Participates in all mandatory Centre activities and serves on Centre and hospital committees, as required.
•    Assists the Centre in the development and implementation of techniques and practices that help maximize the utilization of all resources within the Centre and across the hospital.
•    Abides by the current hospital and medical staff bylaws, all relevant rules, regulations and policies and keeps updated of any changes that might occur.
•    Performs any other related duties, as assigned.

Benefits

The Hospitals generous benefits package is beyond comparison to packages you can receive in your home country. Take a moment to consider the attractive, potentially tax-free salary, generous leave time, free Hospital housing, free medical & dental care, in addition to airline tickets, recreational facilities, relocation allowance, severance bonus, and remarkable service bonuses.

Our client hospital allows you to gain experience with some of the world's foremost Medical professionals.
•    Education and Development
•    Career Planning and development.
•    Continuing professional development.
•    Personal and professional opportunities
•    Opportunities for attendance at professional association meetings, conferences and seminars.

Health
•    Full medical care coverage.
•    Free occupational health service and vaccination programs.
•    Dental care coverage limited to emergency.

Security
•    24-hour security personnel all around the hospital & accommodation compounds
•    Gated housing compounds with armed security and concrete barriers, cameras around the periphery for protection assurance.

Work-life Balance
•    Fully furnished western-standard housing accommodation consisting of a private room and free utilities.
•    Opportunities for travel, rest and relaxation and enjoy the 54-day annual leave per year
•    Excellent recreational facilities for staff
•    Employee Social Club Membership of SAR25 a month
•    Free-to-air channels.

Recreational Facilities
•    Tennis, Squash, Basketball and Volleyball Courts (in the pipeline Badminton Courts)
•    Swimming Pool -heated in some of the housing units
•    State-of-the-art Gymnasium with personalized trainer, if required. Access to the gymnasium is through subscription to the access control system, so it is private.
•    Personalized Training Program for Tennis, Swimming, Zumba, Badminton, Taekwondo.
•    Fitness and wellness program like Upper & Lower Body Solution, Power House Pilates, Fusion, Yoga, etc.
•    Recreational visits to the Red Sand Dunes, Riyadh Tour, Edge of the World, Camel Souq, Overnight Camping, Horseback Riding, etc.
•    Organized trips through the Employee Social Club.
•    Annual Exhibitions & Bazaars.
•    Pilgrimages (for Muslims).
•    Community Halls available for hire to all Hospital employees for private functions
•    Al Thomamah Park Tents for rental during the winter months October â?" April.

Employee Assistance Program
•    Varied and healthy meals at subsidized prices at Staff Cafeterias (3 US Dollars per meal).
•    Discounted pricing at Family Dining.
•    Free uniforms and uniform laundering (possibility of increasing 4 sets and additional uniforms the following year).
•    Free shuttle service to and from housing to the hospital.
•    Free shuttle service for daily scheduled shopping trips for grocery and high-end malls.

Retail Outlets within The Hospital Complex
•    Beauty
•    Beauty Salon, Nail & Spa Salon & Barber Shop
•    Merchandise
•    Carpet Shop
•    Gift Shop
•    Antique Corner
•    Jewellery
•    Whites Beauty Pharmacy
•    Employee Social Club Souvenir & Gift Shop
•    Laundry & Dry Cleaning

Transport
•    Anfal Limousine & Car Rental

Food & Beverages
•    Mini Market
•    Cone Zone
•    Confectionary/Sweet Shop
•    Dunkin Donuts
•    Kudu
•    Gulf Restaurant
•    Quizons
•    Three Dr. Cafe© shops
•    Two Starbucks outlets
•    Technology
•    I-Store
•    Electronic Shop
•    Dantel Mobile Accessories
•    Personal Care Employee Benefits & Discounted Services through Employee Social Club (ESC)

Credit & discounted purchased.
•    Interest free loan dependent on ESC.
•    Discounts at various Dental Care Centers around Riyadh.
•    Discount offers (15% - 20%) at various food and beverage outlets around Riyadh.
•    Easy access to home-delivery due to the proximity of KFSH&RC to all the fast food outlets.
•    Free shuttle service to well-known hypermarkets/grocery stores.
•    ADSL Internet Service at SAR 200 a month.
•    TV Satellite Cable System with a minimum subscription of SAR125 a month, look into social club, audio-visual and housing.
•    Free Wi-Fi in common area within the hospital premises.
•    On-site AlRajhi Bank (considered the world's largest Islamic Bank), catering to your individual banking requirements, e-transfer facilities to your home account, easy conversion of Saudi Riyals to different available currencies and 10 ATM outlets located strategically around the hospital.
•    On-site Travel agency to meet your every outbound destination needs.
•    Saudia Airlines boarding facility.
•    Meet & greet all employees on arrival, introductory to the country.
•    Al Maather Cave Park (King Abdulaziz Memorial Park) which has a lagoon, tower, grass area, children playground, water fountain, landscaping, outdoor picnics, etc.

Requirements
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited medical school, completed their specialty with sub specialty training in North America, Canada or European board certification or their equivalent is required. The candidate clinical expertise must be equal or greater than 7 years. Has worked in the specialty/subspecialty as a Consultant for at least two years and demonstrates great interest in research and teaching

About the Company
Professional Connections International Healthcare Recruitment Agency

Professional Connections, often referred to as Profco, is an international healthcare recruitment specialist. Profco is working to help placing credentialed nurses, doctors and allied health professionals in exciting opportunities with leading hospitals around the world. International assignments are a great way for nurses and other healthcare professionals to broaden their experience and to see how healthcare is delivered in other countries, while at the same time enhancing their career prospects as they gain experience in different parts of the world.