OB/GYNE Assistant Consultant

Role Overview

Assistant Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynecology at King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital.

Role Purpose

Provide obstetric and gynecological patient care at the Assistant Consultant level in accordance with delineated scope of services and granted privileges, while contributing to clinical, administrative, and educational activities within the department and hospital.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care Delivery

• Assist Consultants in clinical work by providing patient care within delineated scope of services and granted privileges.
• Conduct consultation services, follow-up care, and procedures in accordance with clinical privileges.
• Perform on-call duties as assigned by Supervising Consultant, Head, or Chairman of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
• Deliver patient care across multiple settings: outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, emergency room, operation room, day unit, and intensive care units.
• Practice patient care in accordance with up-to-date best practices and scientific evidence under supervision of Obstetrics & Gynecology Consultant.
• Be physically present in the delivery room twenty four hours a day, seven days a week.

Quality, Safety & Patient Experience

• Abide by KAAUH quality improvement initiatives and practices and ensure a safe healing environment for patients.
• Ensure compliance with hospital accreditation requirements.
• Empower patients and families to become active partners in their health and wellness.
• Contribute to an excellent patient experience through patient-centered care.
• Respect patients and families to promote a patient-centered care culture.
• Provide clear, understandable information to patients related to health and wellness.
• Provide patient and family education related to health learning needs.
• Express stewardship through accountability, appropriate utilization of resources, and efficient patient care processes.

Clinical Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise the work of residents under their responsibility.
• Contribute to professional development of residents and provide feedback on performance evaluations.
• Provide regular teaching to all team members, Senior and Junior, appropriate to their level.

Administrative & Quality Assurance

• Undertake administrative duties as required for development of division, department, or hospital.
• Develop Clinical Management Guidelines, Clinical Pathways, and Evidence-Based Best Practices.
• Participate in audits, peer reviews, and morbidity and mortality rounds.
• Contribute to procurement requirements and recruitment of medical staff.
• Participate in manpower planning.
• Develop policies and procedures and improve processes.
• Develop department manuals.
• Serve as member of committees.
• Collaborate with other hospital departments.
• Participate in and support quality improvement and patient safety activities as an individual or as part of a team.

Education & Professional Development

• Participate in general undergraduate and post-graduate teaching activities in accordance with related rules and regulations.
• Participate in educational activities within service, section, and department such as Grand Rounds, Journal Club, and daily morning meetings.
• Take advantage of continuing professional development events at KAAUH.
• Maintain CME recertification requirements.
• Ensure minimal requirements and knowledge to conduct scientific research.
• Participate in research activities within department and hospital.
• Work towards achieving scientific publications.
• Work towards completing professional training in Obstetrics & Gynecology including diagnostics and therapeutic intervention.

Organizational Values & Culture

• Demonstrate understanding of KAAUH Mission, Vision, Values, Bylaws, Code of Ethics, Code of Professional Conduct, and all Policies and Procedures related to the role.
• Practice KAAUH values: Patient-Driven, High Reliability, Teamwork, Professional Ethics, Learning and Sharing, Performance-Driven.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certified as Assistant Consultant from SCFHS.
• Exercise the highest possible standard of patient care according to clinical privileges and available resources.
• Complete professional training in Obstetrics & Gynecology including diagnostics and therapeutic intervention.

Additional Information

• All clinical duties, including on-call duties, are assigned equally and fairly to the pool of available associates and consultants at the discretion of the Section Head and Chairman of Obstetrics & Gynecology in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required.