Consultant Thoracic Surgery

Job Description

Main duties and responsibilities:

He is governed by the responsibilities outlined in the Medical Staff Bylaws.
Provide the highest quality of surgical care within the Division of Thoracic Surgery.
Operate in the OR within his approved privileges.
Physically present in the OR to assess and supervise his assistant to conduct surgery when his assistant has no approved privileges to carry out the procedure under the category of Solo in the privileges form.
Expected to be present and productive during the normal working hours.
To be available for contact at any time while in town.
Carry on administrative duties as assigned by the Section Head, Chairman of Surgery or the Executive Director, Medical Services, CR.
Continuously upgrades his academic requirements and skills by actively participating in the continuing medical education program in the hospital.
Involvement in the instruction and education of the residents.
Participate in the ongoing quality management program.
Reports to the Chairman, Department of Surgery through the Section Head, Division of Thoracic Surgery.
Attend and participate in all division meetings, educational program of the division and other meetings as requested by the Section Head or Chairman of Surgery.
Responsible for submitting approved TRA by the Section Head, to block his clinic or provide approved coverage by completing the clinic blocking form through the proper chain of command and blocking the OR prior to submitting the TRA to the Chairman for final approval. Ensure approval of proper TRA by the Chairman before going on leave.
Responsible for submitting approved TRA by the Section Head, to block his clinic or provide approved coverage by completing the clinic blocking form through the proper chain of command and blocking the OR prior to submitting the TRA to the Chairman for final approval. Ensure approval of proper TRA by the Chairman before going on leave.
Is encouraged to undertake research activities.
Meet the CME requirements of Saudi specialization.
Maintain the spirit of teamwork in the Division of Thoracic Surgery.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

Graduate from a medical school.

Successful completion of a structured, accredited residency training program.

Certification by the appropriate specialty board approved by the Saudi Council for Health Specialties.

Work Experience

Total experience training and post-training should be equal to, or more than, seven (7) years. The candidate should have a minimum of two (2) years experience in a tertiary care center in Thoracic Surgery after certification. Of this, at least one year should be abroad in a program.

Job Benefits:

Salary Paid tax free
Incentives
End of contract bonus
Severance Pay
Free furnished accommodation with free recreation, sports and cultural facilities
Free transportation service
Up to 7.5 weeks paid annual leave per contract year
Up to 2 return airline tickets per contract year (including agreed dependents)
Free medical care & emergency dental care (including agreed dependents)
Educational Allowance per child (Maximum of 3 children, 4-18 years)
Study Leave of 10 working days per contract year and CPD courses