Associate Consultant, Infectious Diseases

Responsiblefor the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases and conditions, mainlythose caused by or related to infectious diseases, as well as the provision ofmedical care in the area of infectious diseases, in accordance with currentmedical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the Hospital’s policies and procedures.

**Essential Responsibilities and Duties**:
Clinical Responsibilities- Admits patients jointly with the Consultant. However, takes responsibility for his medical/surgical practice.- Assists in identifying and managing patients who have been infected by illnesses caused by a specific disease-causing organism and take measures to prevent infection from person to person whether in the Hospital or the community.- Assists in the tracking and reporting of the spread of infectious diseases by maintaining close contact with public health professionals from public health organizations.- Provides required patient care and management in the area of infectious diseases in accordance with standards of medical care laid down by Hospital.- 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 Hospital.- Complies with all Hospital standards and policies pertaining to acceptance, eligibility, admission processes, consultation, daily patient care, operating room, outpatient practices, and patient discharge.- Assesses patients’ diseases or conditions to determine appropriate therapeutic modalities/ procedures. Initiates investigations and ensures findings are recorded.- 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 room) upon request partmentcare. Documents findings in medical records. n and contribute specialty 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 Endocrinology.- 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 the field of Endocrinology, following and implementing them on a selective basis to improve technical standards.- Actives participates in the educational activities and training programs of the department.- Participates in national and international medical conferences.

Research Responsibilities- Participates in clinical, basic and translationalresearch projects and publishes papers in accordance with Research AdvisoryCouncil Policy in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of postgraduate education and contribute to the national and international recognitionof Hospital.

Administrative Responsibilities- Undertakes the administrative duties assigned by Head of Section or Chairman of the department.- Participates in all mandatory departmental activities and serves on departmental and Hospital committees, as required.- Assists the department in the development and implementation of techniques and practices that help maximize the utilization of all resources within the department 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.- Follows all Hospital related policies and procedures.- Participates in self and others education, training and development, as applicable.- Performs any other related duties as assigned.

**Education**:
Graduation from an accreditedmedical school acceptable to Hospital.

**Experience Required**:
Five (5) years of training inspecialty and subspecialty plus post-training experience required.

**Other Requirements(Certificates)**:
Refer to the approvedCredentialing guidelines.