Physician - Pediatric Endocrinology

JOB SUMMARY

The Physician – Pediatric Endocrinology is responsible for the delivery of high-quality evidence-based care; effective and efficient diagnosing, managing, and treating all patients placed under the role holder’s care. The Physician – Pediatric Endocrinology makes recommendations, orders appropriate therapeutics and diagnostics as per the patient’s diagnosed condition.

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assesses and reassesses inpatients and/or outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practice.

• Actively participates in interdisciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe, and holistic care for individual patients.

• Responsible for the delivery of high-quality evidence-based care and services within specialty area.

• Conducts Ward rounds, reassesses inpatients and/or outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practice.

• Regularly reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment as required.

• Provides clinical excellence by effective and efficient diagnoses, manages, and treats all patients placed under post holder’s care.

• Delivers safe, effective, and holistic clinical services within accepted standards of care.

• Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures.

• Supports, implements, and follows all hospital, departmental and divisional initiatives, policies, and procedures.

• Liaises with colleagues, Allied Health staff, nursing, administrative and support services staff for additional input as required.

• Complies with all hospital polices regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow up practices.

• Practices appropriate utilization of the organization’s resources.

• Demonstrates an active interest in educating and fostering future academic leaders nationally and internationally through active participation in education initiatives.

• Demonstrates an active interest and involvement in research by initiating innovative clinical or research outcomes or collaborating on research projects to support the Sidra vision.

• Demonstrates commitment to Continued Medical Education (CME).

• Keeps abreast of the current, relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry.

• Performs other clinical responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education

• MD, MBBS or equivalent

• Completion of residency program in Pediatrics

• Accredited Fellowship/training in Pediatric Endocrinology

Experience

2+ years of training/Fellowship experience in Pediatric Endocrinology