General Surgery Specialist Full Time

The Incumbent is a General Surgeon who provides consulting, operative [major as well as minor/ elective as well as emergency] and attending services to patients of any age group, including diagnosis, pre- and post-operative care of all operative cases and procedures in the field of general and trauma surgery.

3.1 Is responsible for attending ambulatory and hospitalized surgical patients including cases of all degrees of
complexity, which are within the area of competence and expertise; additionally providing surgical care of a
more specialized nature in accordance with the delineation privileges as approved by the credential committee.
3.2 Surgeons work to meet established medical, ethical and legal rules in the field of general surgery and practicing
state-of-the-art.
3.3 The applicable surgical unit provides day-to-day work including management and peer review, monitoring and
evaluation of the quality and appropriateness of patient care provided by all physicians within the clinical
privileges, approved by the Credentials and Privileges Committee.
3.4 The HOD is informed of unusual problems or actions taken regarding unusual cases.
3.5 Performs all management functions and duties of a general surgeon and provides expert medical care for
ambulatory and hospitalized patients, including pre- and post-operative cases and such surgical procedures as
are within incumbent’s competence.
3.6 Performs professional duties at out-patients. Surgical care is to be rendered to patients as assigned.
3.7 Provides consultation services to physicians and other surgeons and specialists.
3.8 Assumes after-hours responsibilities for the care of assigned surgical cases and makes daily rounds for those
hospitalized

3.9 Orders diagnostic laboratory studies and X-ray examinations, determining the diagnosis and prescribing
applicable therapy.
3.10 Makes recommendations to the HOD regarding medical referrals.
3.11 Adheres to the By-laws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Department and assures that work performed
is in keeping with the established standards of the JCI and DOH.
3.12 Liaise with anesthesiologist on the choice of anesthesia to be used.
3.13 Participates in and contributes to in-service activities such as lectures, conferences and rounds.
3.14 Participates in the monthly staff meetings.
3.15 Participates and contributes in the Quality Assurance activities of the Service (morbidity and mortality reviews,
peer review activities etc.).
3.16 Participates in hospital committee functions as assigned.
3.17 Strictly observes organization’s medical regulations and policies especially those related to infection control,
patient safety, patient assessment and patient care.
3.18 Performs other miscellaneous related duties as required by the HOD.
3.19 Monitors clinical and other established indicators to ensure ongoing quality assurance.
3.20 Strictly adheres to organization’s regulations and policies especially those related to infection control, patient
safety, EHSMS, DOH, JCI and ISO.
3.21 Supports Continuous Quality Improvement and participates and contributes to all the quality assurance
activities of the service.
3.22 Develops and promotes appropriate standards of departmental KPI’s (Key performance indicators).
3.23 Participates and contributes in scheduled in-service training programs, CNEs, CMEs, In house activities,
conferences or other programs as requested.
3.24 Exercises effective interpersonal skills in dealings with department staff, associates and Management.
3.25 Maintains confidentiality as per the agreement signed.
3.26 Participates and contributes in developing departmental guidelines, protocols, manuals, pathways in line with
international standards and statutory requirements.
3.27 Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication.
3.28 Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates respect for
them.
3.29 Carries out other duties when requested by the Head of department.

3.30 Provides after working hours on call emergency coverage for general surgeries and trauma cases when in need
3.31 Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital
management to comply those requirements
3.32 Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities
3.33 Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures
3.34 Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk
assessments, incident reports
3.35 Comply with Waste management procedures and policies
3.36 Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs
3.37 Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems and follow safe working procedures

4.1 Graduation from an approved medical school plus internship.
4.2 Three years residency in General Surgery and/or equivalent Fellowships approved by DOH.
4.3 Must have DOH License to practice.
4.4 Three or more year’s exclusive practice of General Surgery since certification.
4.5 English is required to prepare documentation and it is used as the common language to communicate with
different nationalities. Basic knowledge of medical Arabic desirable.
4.6 Must have a thorough knowledge of medical ethics with particular reference to the obligation to maintain the
confidentiality of his work. Personality which inspires confidence and trust in his patients and adhere to by laws,
Rules and Regulations of the medical organization.