Consultant General Pediatrics NMC healthcare LLC

Job Description

The pediatrician will be responsible for attending ambulatory and hospitalized patients in the age group from birth to the 14th birthday, including cases of all degrees of complexity, according to approved standards of medicine. Work is performed to meet established medical ethical and legal rules in the field of pediatrics and by observing practices and procedures as required by Medical Services. This embraces the medical standards required in such fields as infectious diseases, cardiology, gastroenterology, central nervous system, hematology, endocrinology and other fields of pediatrics. Supervision is minimal due to the nature of the work involved. The majority of professional problems encountered are solved without reference to the HOD, who is informed of unusual problems or actions taken regarding unusual cases.

Responsibilities

3.1 Performs the professional duties of a pediatrician.

3.2 To perform his duties in the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic evaluating patients on a daily basis.

3.3 Performs general or special examinations and other procedures covering the full scope of the field of pediatrics.

Orders laboratory examinations and x-rays, determines diagnosis, prescribes nursing and dietary care necessary,

orders or applies such preventive measures as required.

3.4 Serves as pediatric consultant to Surgery and OB/Gy to in- and out-patients as assigned and/or required.

3.5 Provides in-patient care to the newborn and attends difficult delivery or cesarean section deliveries.

3.6 Serves as a specialist in pediatrics providing consultative services to the other Medical

3.7 Services. Provides technical assistance with pediatric patients.

3.8 Reviews journals, texts or periodicals in order to keep current on latest techniques, procedures, drugs and

therapy.

3.9 Participates in scheduled in-service training programs and in the regular Physicians' Conference.

3.10 Provides on-call emergency coverage for pediatric emergencies.

3.11 Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested.

3.12 Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital

management to comply those requirements

3.13 Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities

3.14 Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures

3.15 Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk

assessments, incident reports

3.16 Comply with Waste management procedures and policies

3.17 Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs

3.18 Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems