Senior Specialist Dermatologist

About the Role

Dr Sulaiman AlHabib Medical Centers is seeking a Senior Specialist Dermatologist for a permanent position. This role involves providing a high standard of clinical practice and expertise in the assessment, investigation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients within the field of Dermatology, while also assisting the consultant. The specialist will contribute to continuous quality improvement activities within the department and hospital to support the goals of HMG.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical and surgical care for admitted patients in the department or under the assigned consultant.
• Manage assigned clinics according to the approved Rota by the Head of Department and Medical Director.
• Conduct initial assessments, request investigations, analyze test results, diagnose, treat, and reassess patients as per granted privileges and in consultation with the assigned consultant.
• Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, as per granted privileges and under consultant supervision.
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress during each shift and inform the consultant accordingly.
• Undertake daily independent rounds for all admitted patients in the department and under the consultant in other departments.
• Accompany consultants on rounds and assist in assigned surgical procedures.
• Document complete medical records and update progress notes in a timely manner, adhering to HMG Policy.
• Authenticate medical records at initial entries and progress notes using personal login credentials in Patient Health Records.
• Perform diagnostic or therapeutic procedures for which specific privileges have been granted, based on qualification, training, and experience.
• Document Discharge Summaries and Medical Reports electronically in Patient’s Health Records.
• Attend all hospital emergency codes as per hospital policy.
• Implement all approved policies, procedures, rules, regulations, protocols, and clinical guidelines supporting clinical services.
• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, therapists, and residents in patient care.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities within the department.
• Serve on Departmental and Hospital Committees when requested.
• Ensure adherence to Islamic Values and Medical Ethics.
• Maintain high standards of professional care in accordance with International and National Healthcare Standards.
• Obtain informed consent for all patients for diagnostic procedures, operations, tests, or treatments, in line with hospital policy.
• Provide reports and information as required by the Consultant or Head of Department.
• Educate patients and their families on healthy lifestyles.
• Contribute to community awareness and education on health-related issues.
• Provide orientation, bedside training, and supervision to undergraduate and postgraduate trainees (interns, residents, and fellows) as assigned.
• Participate in personal and professional development, and departmental educational activities and training programs.
• Lead and participate in person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
• Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect, and dignity.
• Perform other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate of a Medical School recognized by the Medical Council of the country of origin.
• Completion of appropriate internship and residency programs.
• Possession of post-graduate qualifications in the specialty.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience is required.

Work Type

This is a permanent position within Dr Sulaiman AlHabib Medical Centers.