Adult Neurology Consultant

Basic Purpose of the Job:

To exercise the highest possible standard of patient care according to his clinical privileges and available resources.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

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

·         Participates in the on-call duties as required by the department/division.

·         Perform daily rounds, update progress notes or countersign Residents’ Notes.

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

·         Educates patient and or family about the treatment plan of management.

·         Participates in the forward planning, and further development of the department/division.

·         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.

 Job Requirements:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Saudi Board or an equivalent like, American, Canadian Board, Australian, CCST or CCT for Europe, or other degrees qualify for consultant grade after the required years of experience and considering that the duration of training for these qualifications is not less than three years.
• Fellowship or equivalent in Adult Neurology.
• Should be certified or certifiable by Saudi Commission for Health Specialties

Work Experience:

• Experience is not less than three years after obtaining the required qualification such (Saudi Board or an equivalent) and not less than 5 years for other qualification qualify for consultant grade as per Saudi Council manual.
• Training in subspecialty programs through structured training in an accredited educational institution, of not less than one year,and should include a final certification examination.

§   Great communication skills.

§   Person Centered Care Principles.

Adult Neurology