Consultant Otolaryngology

Role Overview

Consultant Otolaryngology at SEHA, providing expert-level diagnosis, medical treatment, and surgical management of conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck in both adult and pediatric populations.

Role Purpose

To deliver the highest standards of patient care, safety, and clinical outcomes in otolaryngology in line with SEHA's mission and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Diagnosis & Management

• Diagnose and manage a wide range of ENT disorders including hearing loss, sinusitis, nasal obstruction, tonsillitis, sleep apnea, vertigo, voice disorders, and head and neck tumors.

Surgical & Perioperative Care

• Perform outpatient assessments and surgical procedures such as endoscopic sinus surgery, tonsillectomy, tympanoplasty, septoplasty, neck dissection, and microlaryngoscopy.
• Lead operative and perioperative care for ENT patients, ensuring optimal recovery and complication management.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including audiology, speech therapy, oncology, pediatrics, and internal medicine for holistic patient care.

Teaching & Supervision

• Supervise junior doctors, residents, and surgical staff; contribute to training and continuing education programs.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of clinical notes, surgical procedures, and follow-up plans using SEHA's electronic health record systems.
• Adhere to SEHA and DOH standards for infection control, patient safety, ethics, and informed consent practices.

Quality & Governance

• Participate in clinical audits, research, morbidity and mortality reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Residency in Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery from a recognized training program.
• Board Certification in ENT / Otolaryngology (e.g., American Board, FRCS, Arab Board, or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of post-certification experience as a Consultant ENT Surgeon.
• Experience in both adult and pediatric ENT is highly desirable.

Additional Information

• Valid DOH Consultant License in Otolaryngology or eligibility to obtain it.