GP - Paediatrics

Job Description

• Perform the professional duties of a GP-pediatrician in accordance with the delineation of privileges as recommended by the credential committee.
• Determines which cases constitute an emergency, extends rapid treatment to the pediatric patient as needed, makes quick decisions, and chooses the correct consultant for necessary additional guidance. 
• Upon request examines in-patients on wards/ICU, rendering immediate judgment and treatment if necessary. 
• Advises nursing personnel regarding medical problems; occasionally must go on emergency ambulance trips or otherwise use good judgment in responding to bona fide outside emergencies.
• Completes all medical records and case histories promptly, indicating thereon the diagnosis and treatment given.  Is responsible for the medical accuracy, completeness and confidential nature of patients’ medical records.
• Provides health counseling of patients as needed.
• Attends professional and hospital meetings as directed by the HOD. Occasionally prepares cases for presentation at ward rounds and staff meetings. 
• Perform duties in outpatient clinics (if and when required).
• Provides on-call emergency coverage.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of Emergency Services.
• Follow appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.