Kuwait Job Openings

Dar Al Shifa Hospital

Specialist - Ophthalmology

November 5, 2024

Purpose and Scope of the Job

The Specialist is responsible for patients with medical problems generally considered to fall his/her specialty. Specialist will maintain compliance with the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of Hospital, Ministry of Health standards for the Department; He/She will also plan, directs, administers and supervises activities of patients. Reports to the Medical Director on matters relating to the operation of the patient care division and maintain contact with the Head of Department.

Main Duties and Responsibilities/Performance Standards

Ensures implementation of the Ministry of Health regulations, the Hospital Medical staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and the Department Policy and Guidelines

Diagnosis and treatment of patients referred to department and responsible to run his / her own clinic.

To provide Specialist- level patient care, protect and promote the health of patients and the public by providing current and effective evidence-based standard of practice and care.

Ensures that data returned from Ophthalmology to the screening service should be in a format consistent Medical Standards and use a preformatted form including if necessary reviews of laser Books.

Prescribes drugs or treatment, including repeat prescriptions, only when you have adequate knowledge of the patient’s health, and are satisfied that the drugs or treatment serve the patient’s need

Keeps clear, accurate and legible records, reporting the relevant clinical findings, the decisions made, the information given to patients, and any drugs prescribed or other investigation or treatment.

Consults and take advice from colleagues, where appropriate.

Undertakes interventional procedures, as part of the patients' treatment and /or to reach a diagnosis, where appropriate, in line with his delineated clinical privileges.

Participates in teaching programs in the Department and its sections, regular seminars, promotes clinical investigative work.

Maintains the highest professional standard of documentation in line with policies and procedures and internationally accepted standards.

Reviews out patient’s summaries and shall prepare reports and statistical analysis as required of him; such reports will be prepared in a timely manner in accordance with the standards within the Department.

Keeps current with new procedures and techniques in the field of his/her specialty.

Required to be involved in the departmental Performance Improvement activities

Participates in providing education and support for all junior staff in the department and supports continuing medical education, providing teaching materials as part of the professional development of the staff.

Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.

Participates in committee membership, if assigned.

Responsible to report any occurrence not consistent with the operation of the Clinic or standard of service for patients, employees or visitors and situations which put patients, staff and visitors at risk of injury or other harm.

Provides leadership for organizational performance improvement activities.

Plans for the provision of orientation, in service and continuing education programs, along with other consultants of the department.

Maintains strictest confidentiality.

Co-ordinates and exercises over all professional control over the activities of Medical Registrars for ensuring that sound administrative and professional standards of medical practice are maintained

Accepts all other additional assignments found necessary by the Head of Department

Follows a well organized and systematic protocol inside the department regarding attendance, regulation, referral policies, etc., in a professional way and not according to his/her personal relations, convenience or preference of one staff to another.

Reports any complications or morbidity to Head of the Department (as in all international places) to be discussed and managed accordingly before decision of refer (if needed).

Qualifications, Competences and Skills

Education

Phd/Royal College/Fellowship/Membership

Experience

Minimum 3 years post Phd /Fellowship/Membership experience in relevant specialty

Licensure

Valid Kuwait License

Language

Well versed in English and Arabic

Computer Proficiency

Good computer skills

Performance Competencies

Good communication skills

Knowledge of Required Organizational practices

Command over professional code of ethics , medical bylaws

Knowledge of evidence based Age specific/ Population specific patient care clinical guidelines accepted by the hospital

Culturally competent ( Kuwaiti patients’ culture and beliefs)

American Heart Association certified Basic Life support provider

Patient Safety :

Ensures quality and patient safety practices are followed. (Note: Accreditation requirement)

Provides or promotes patient and family-centered care. (Note: Accreditation requirement)

Promotes inclusive health by providing equitable and accessible care to patients and families with special needs. ( Note : Special needs project requirement)

Principle Working Relationships and Remarks

Medical Director

Medical Administrative staff, Peers, Nurses, Clinical Ancillary staff, Customer service staff and Secretaries.