Specialist - Nephrology

Job Description

• Perform the professional duties of a Specialist Nephrologists in accordance with the delineation of privileges as approved by the Credentials Committee.

• Provides after working hours on-call emergency coverage for nephrology emergencies and hemodialysis unit.

• Provides supervision and education to the dialysis Staffs : Nurses and Technicians

• Participates and contributes to the educational activities in the service.

• Participates and contributes to all the quality assurance activities of the service (e.g. monthly mortality and morbidity conference, peer review, audit and chart review).

• Supports Continuous Quality Improvement. Develops and promotes appropriate standards of care.

• Exercises effective interpersonal skills in dealings with department staff, with associates and with Management.

• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient information and regarding administrative matters of a confidential nature.

• Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication.

• Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates respect for them.

• Performs other duties as assigned by Head of the Department.

• To follow appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.