Duties and Responsibilities

1 Abides by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Code of Medical Ethics, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff and those specific to the department

2 Provides the highest attainable standard of medical care for the patients for whom he is responsible

3 Carries out full range of inpatient and outpatient clinical duties as assigned by the Director of Pediatrics/Consultant Pediatric Emergency Medicine or Consultant General Pediatrician in accordance with individually approved clinical privileges.

4 Participates in the on-call duties as required by the department.

5 Teaches staff assigned for training purposes, and participates with the Director of Pediatrics and the Consultant Pediatric Emergency Medicine or Consultant General Pediatrician in planning a programme of career development for trainees.

6 Participates in the improvement of quality of patient care (Total Quality Management

Programme, Quality Assessment Improvement Programme) as applicable

7 Fulfills the requirements of the Saudi Council for Health Specialties with regard to continuing medical education.

8 To acquire and maintain a valid certification in BLS (Basic Life Support).

9 Participates in and/or actively supports approved research projects.

10 Deputizes for the Consultant Pediatric Emergency Medicine or Consultant General Pediatrician as required and shares workload in his specialty during the absence of his colleagues.

11 Strives to improve his clinical expertise as well as standard of practice with regard to morbidity and cost effectiveness.

12 Participates in the Major Disaster Plan of the hospital, as indicated

13 Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities, within the hospital and/or affiliated medical facilities