Consultant General Surgery

Job Description

• Attend to ambulatory and hospitalized surgical patients, including cases of all levels of complexity, within the surgeon’s area of competence and expertise.

• Provide specialized surgical care where required.

• Deliver care in compliance with established medical, ethical, and legal standards, and in alignment with current best practices in general surgery.

• Participate in the daily operations of the surgical unit, including clinical management, peer review, and monitoring the quality and appropriateness of patient care.

• Inform the Head of Department (HOD) of any unusual cases, issues, or actions taken.

• Perform all duties of a general surgeon, including pre-operative and post-operative care, and execute surgical procedures within defined privileges.

• Provide outpatient surgical care for assigned patients.

• Offer consultation services to physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals.

• Assume after-hours responsibilities for surgical patients and conduct daily hospital rounds.

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as laboratory studies and radiological exams; determine diagnoses and prescribe appropriate treatments.

• Recommend referrals to the HOD as necessary.

• Adhere to the Medical Department’s By-laws and Regulations, and maintain compliance with Joint Commission International (JCI) standards.

• Collaborate with anesthesiologists to determine appropriate anesthesia plans.

• Participate in internal education and training activities, including lectures, conferences, and clinical rounds.

• Attend monthly staff meetings and contribute to team discussions.

• Engage in Quality Assurance programs, including morbidity and mortality reviews and peer evaluation activities.