General Surgery Consultant

General Surgery Consultant

King Salman Specialized Hospital - Taif

Taif, Saudi Arabia

Posted 8 months ago

Join as a General Surgery Consultant

Why Join KSSH?

✅ World-Class Facilities – Work in a cutting-edge medical center. 
✅ Career Growth– Access professional development, research opportunities, and mentorship programs.
✅ Competitive Benefits– Tax-free salary, relocation assistance, and comprehensive healthcare coverage.

If you’re a skilled General Surgery Consultant looking for a rewarding career in an advanced healthcare setting, apply today!

Summary

Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases and conditions, as well as the provision of medical care in the field of General Surgery  in accordance with the current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the Organization policies and procedures in Saudi Arabia

Education / Qualification Required:

1. Basic medical degree from recognized institution
2. Post-qualification certification
   • Qualification Source from: North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.  
     • USA: The American Board of General Surgery(ABS)
     • Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Certificate  (FRCPC – General Surgery)
     • UK and Ireland: CCT/CCST Specialist Register – General Surgery
     • Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College – (FRACP – General Surgery)
     • Western Europe: Equivalent certification to the above

Experience Post-Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years  experience in a tertiary care center in the appropriate specialty after certification is a MUST
• Minimum Three (3) years after board / equivalence certification in USA, Canada, Ireland, UK, Australia, New Zealand and France (DES).
• Minimum Five (5) years after board / equivalence certification in Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Austria, Netherlands, Greece and France (DIS).

License:

• Current and in a Good Standing Medical License to practice in country of residence.
• Current BLS/ACLS Certificate

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Governed by the responsibilities outlined in the Medical Staff Bylaws.
• Provide the highest quality of surgical care within the General Surgery service.
• Operate in the OR within his approved privileges.
• Physically present in the OR to assess and supervise his assistant to conduct surgery when his assistant has no approved privileges to carry out the procedure under the category of Solo in the privileges form.
• Expected to be present and productive during normal working hours.
• To be available for contact at any time while in town.
• Carry on administrative duties as assigned by the Section Head, Chairman of Surgery or the Executive Director, Medical Services, CR.
• Continuously upgrade his/her academic requirements and skills by actively participating in the continuing medical education program in the hospital.
• Involvement in the instruction and education of the residents.
• Participate in research activities.
• Reports to the Chairman, Department of Surgery through the Section Head, Division of General Surgery.
• Attend and participate in all division meetings, educational programs of the division and other meetings as requested by Section Head or Chairman of Surgery.
• Responsible for submitting approved TRA by the Section Head, to block his clinic or provide approved coverage by completing the clinic blocking form through the proper chain of command and blocking the OR prior to submitting the TRA to the Chairman for final approval. Ensure approval of proper TRA by the Chairman before going on leave.
• Meet the CME requirements of Saudi specialization.
• Maintain the spirit of teamwork in the Division of General Surgery.
• Participate in the ongoing quality management program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.