Jobs For Faculty Of Medicine Graduates - Al Ahmadi Kuwait

<p>JOB SUMMARY</p><p>The Consultant - Dermatology plans, directs, coordinates, administers and supervises patient care activities and implements decisions of the Departmental Council in accordance with Ministry of Health regulations, Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations and Dermatology department Policies & Guidelines. His/ Her focus includes ongoing audit and supervision of clinicians providing triage, patient assessment, treatment, integration with pathology and managing respective secondary care referrals in line with best practice.</p><p>DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES</p><p>Operational Duties</p><ol><li><p>Undertakes work in accordance with the Hospital’s procedures and operating policies; works within agreed quality frameworks.</p></li><li><p>Conducts complete skin examinations and delivers treatment for skin diseases, Pediatric dermatologic problems and Venereal diseases.</p></li><li><p>Prescribes hormonal agents or topical treatments such as spironolactone, antiandrogens, oral corticosteroids, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, and antibiotics.</p></li><li><p>Provides dermabrasion or laser abrasion to treat atrophic scars, elevated scars, or other skin conditions.</p></li><li><p>Provides therapies such as intralesional steroids and chemical peels to treat age spots, sun damage, rough skin, discolored skin, or oily skin.</p></li><li><p>Participates and provides leadership for organizational performance improvement activities.</p></li><li><p>Recommends diagnostic tests based on patients' history and physical examination findings.</p></li></ol><p>Patient Care</p><ol><li><p>Participates in assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care needs.</p></li><li><p>Maintains a work environment that promotes high standards for patient care, customer service, and ethical behavior.</p></li><li><p>Monitors patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary</p></li><li><p>Guides patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness etc.</p></li><li><p>Undertakes all work in accordance with the procedures and operating policies, including Infection Control, Health and Safety, Risk Management etc.</p></li></ol><p>Compliance with Medical Ethics</p><ol><li><p>Ensures implementation of the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of Dermatology.</p></li><li><p>Exhibits appropriate personal and interpersonal professional behavior; practices medicine ethically.</p></li><li><p>Recognizes limits of personal skills and knowledge by appropriately consulting other Physicians while caring for the patient.</p></li><li><p>Shows a pattern of maintaining current personal clinical skills and knowledge by Continuing Medical Education (CME).</p></li></ol><p>Education</p><ol><li><p>Keeps up to date in developments relevant to best practice in Dermatology.</p></li><li><p>Undertakes training and provides supervision in relation to identified training needs of staff within the service; subject to audit outcomes, identified continuing professional development and training needs.</p></li><li><p>Participates in the provision of orientation, in-service and continuing education programs, along with other Consultants of the Department</p></li><li><p>Helps in professional development of all staff and provides teaching materials as part of the professional development of the staff.</p></li><li><p>Attends accredited conferences and meetings to update personal level of clinical practice, teaching and management skills in line with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements.</p></li></ol><p>Other Duties</p><ol><li><p>Participates in the process of developing annual budgets for the Department.</p></li><li><p>Attends regularly scheduled meeting for the improvement of patient care services and delivery</p></li><li><p>Accepts all other additional assignments found necessary by the Clinical Director- Dermatology, Medical Director & Assistant Medical Director.</p></li></ol><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: Bachelors’ Degree in Medicine with specialized training in Dermatology. Membership/ Fellowship (preferably of the Royal College), PhD or MD Degree in relevant specialty Basic Life Support Certification is desirable Licensing : Valid License from Ministry Of Health- Kuwait to practice as Dermatology Consultant EXPERIENCE: Preferably 12 years’ experience with minimum 9 years’ experience post Fellowship/Membership , PhD or MD in Dermatology </p>