9 Family Medicine jobs in Saudi Arabia

• Provides high-quality family medicinecare to patients in this area of medicine.
• Provide consultative service as requested.
• Supervise fellows, staff/assistant physicians, and residents.
• Actively participates in the training and teaching of residents and fellows in his area of expertise and Participates in research activities.
• Participates in committees and other administrative functions as needed.
• Performs special procedures as privileged.
• Follows all hospital-related policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Graduate from a medical school of good standing.
• Completion of required period of training in family medicine .
• Saudi Arab or American /European Board Certification or equivalent.
• Membership and/or Fellowship status in America and/or Europe or their equivalent and fulfilling the criteria for the consultant as required
• A certificate recognized by the Saudi commission is a must.
• Dataflow is a must.

Professional Experience

• Min. 3-4 years Post Board/Fellowship in family medicine.
• A registered member of the Saudi Board Council

Language

• Proficiency in English; additional proficiency in Arabic may be beneficial.

References

• Positive professional references attesting to the candidate's skills and ethical conduct.

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Overview

Family Medicine Consultant will provide comprehensive primary healthcare physically and through telemedicine to individuals and families of all ages, encompassing preventive, acute, and chronic care. Will play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions, promoting health education and preventive measures, and coordinating care with specialists and other healthcare professionals. Additionally, you will be responsible for practicing population health management and value-based care, focusing on improving patient outcomes through efficient and effective healthcare delivery through specific care programs and clinical pathways, with an emphasis on delivering patient-centered care and optimizing health outcomes

• Conduct comprehensive telehealth consultations and in-person consultations via thorough patient history and physical examinations with patients experiencing Family Medicine and general medicine complaints
• Provide healthcare to all family medicine target population across age and gender
• Provide chronic diseases and preventive care consultations and follow up to patients as per clinical guidelines
• Utilize video conferencing platforms to assess patient symptoms, review medical history, and perform virtual examinations. Develop personalized treatment plans, prescribe medications, and provide ongoing patient education
• Deliver high-quality medical consultations to patients
• Utilize telehealth platforms for virtual appointments and conduct in-person assessments as needed.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans, including medication management, referrals to specialists, and lifestyle modifications
• Oversee ongoing care for chronic and acute conditions
• Adjust treatment plans as necessary based on patient feedback and clinical outcomes.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians, specialists, and nurses, to ensure seamless patient care
• Practice population health management by identifying and addressing health issues at the community level, implementing preventive measures, and promoting health education and awareness
• Document findings and treatment plans meticulously in patient records.

• Communicate effectively with patients and their families, providing clear and concise explanations of diagnoses, treatment options, and follow-up care
• Adhere to all relevant medical regulations, ethical guidelines, and quality assurance standards for telehealth practice and in-person practice
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of telehealth regulations and best practices. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and document patient encounters accurately
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research activities, and clinical audits to enhance patient care and outcomes
• Regularly review compliance protocols and participate in training sessions.
• Collaborate with compliance officers to ensure all practices meet regulatory standards.
• Prepare reports for audits and inspections, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Stay updated on changes in healthcare regulations and implement necessary adjustments

• Continuously enhance professional knowledge and skills in family medicine, in-person and telehealth best practices
• Attend relevant conferences, workshops, and online courses. Stay abreast of advancements in family medicine, in-person care and telehealth technology
• Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in family medicine and telehealth technology

• Maintain accurate and complete patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations
• Maintain proficiency in utilizing the designated telehealth platform, including video conferencing, secure messaging, and electronic health records (EHR) integration
• Actively participate in training programs and stay updated on platform enhancements and best practices. Collaborate with IT support to troubleshoot any technical issues

• Maintain compliance with all patient safety standards and ensure patient safety across all clinical interactions
• Report any patient safety risks or issues to the appropriate staff in quality department
• Practice safe medicine to ensure no patient harm
• Explain medications possible side effects and proper use
• Maintain satisfactory patients consultations through communication, taking complete history, providing empathy and understanding of patients conditions and circumstances, explanation of diagnosis and proposed management plan and answering patient queries
• Monitor patient feedback and address concerns promptly.
• Implement safety protocols to minimize risks during consultations.
• Conduct regular training sessions on patient safety for healthcare staff.
• Utilize patient satisfaction surveys to gather insights for continuous improvement

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care
• Share insights and recommendations to support patient-centered care approaches.
• Facilitate communication between team members regarding patient status and needs.
• Mentor junior staff and provide training on clinical protocols

Location: Red Sea Region, KSA

We're hiring for our client a Consultant in Family Medicine to provide comprehensive, patient-centred care across all age groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage acute and chronic conditions in outpatient settings
• Promote preventive care and wellness
• Serve as a primary point of contact for patient health management

Qualifications:

• Board certification in Family Medicine
• Broad clinical experience across age groups
• Strong communication and continuity-of-care skills

Job Description
Family Medicine Consultant will provide comprehensive primary healthcare physically and through telemedicine to individuals and families of all ages, encompassing preventive, acute, and chronic care. Will play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions, promoting health education and preventive measures, and coordinating care with specialists and other healthcare professionals. Additionally, you will be responsible for practicing population health management and value-based care, focusing on improving patient outcomes through efficient and effective healthcare delivery through specific care programs and clinical pathways, with an emphasis on delivering patient-centered care and optimizing health outcomes

Patient Consultations and Management

• Conduct comprehensive telehealth consultations and in-person consultations via thorough patient history and physical examinations with patients experiencing Family Medicine and general medicine complaints
• Provide healthcare to all family medicine target population across age and gender
• Provide chronic diseases and preventive care consultations and follow up to patients as per clinical guidelines
• Utilize video conferencing platforms to assess patient symptoms, review medical history, and perform virtual examinations. Develop personalized treatment plans, prescribe medications, and provide ongoing patient education
• Deliver high-quality medical consultations to patients
• Utilize telehealth platforms for virtual appointments and conduct in-person assessments as needed.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans, including medication management, referrals to specialists, and lifestyle modifications
• Oversee ongoing care for chronic and acute conditions
• Adjust treatment plans as necessary based on patient feedback and clinical outcomes.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians, specialists, and nurses, to ensure seamless patient care
• Practice population health management by identifying and addressing health issues at the community level, implementing preventive measures, and promoting health education and awareness
• Document findings and treatment plans meticulously in patient records.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Communicate effectively with patients and their families, providing clear and concise explanations of diagnoses, treatment options, and follow-up care
• Adhere to all relevant medical regulations, ethical guidelines, and quality assurance standards for telehealth practice and in-person practice
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of telehealth regulations and best practices. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and document patient encounters accurately
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research activities, and clinical audits to enhance patient care and outcomes
• Regularly review compliance protocols and participate in training sessions.
• Collaborate with compliance officers to ensure all practices meet regulatory standards.
• Prepare reports for audits and inspections, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Stay updated on changes in healthcare regulations and implement necessary adjustments

Professional Development

• Continuously enhance professional knowledge and skills in family medicine, in-person and telehealth best practices
• Attend relevant conferences, workshops, and online courses. Stay abreast of advancements in family medicine, in-person care and telehealth technology
• Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in family medicine and telehealth technology

Telehealth Platform Proficiency

• Maintain accurate and complete patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations
• Maintain proficiency in utilizing the designated telehealth platform, including video conferencing, secure messaging, and electronic health records (EHR) integration
• Actively participate in training programs and stay updated on platform enhancements and best practices. Collaborate with IT support to troubleshoot any technical issues

Patient Safety and Satisfaction

• Maintain compliance with all patient safety standards and ensure patient safety across all clinical interactions
• Report any patient safety risks or issues to the appropriate staff in quality department
• Practice safe medicine to ensure no patient harm
• Explain medications possible side effects and proper use
• Maintain satisfactory patients consultations through communication, taking complete history, providing empathy and understanding of patients conditions and circumstances, explanation of diagnosis and proposed management plan and answering patient queries
• Monitor patient feedback and address concerns promptly.
• Implement safety protocols to minimize risks during consultations.
• Conduct regular training sessions on patient safety for healthcare staff.
• Utilize patient satisfaction surveys to gather insights for continuous improvement

Collaboration with Healthcare Teams

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care
• Share insights and recommendations to support patient-centered care approaches.
• Facilitate communication between team members regarding patient status and needs.
• Mentor junior staff and provide training on clinical protocols

Skills

• Medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent) from an accredited medical school.
• Residency training in Family Medicine from an accredited program.
• Board certification in Family Medicine.
• Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) classification and registration as a Family Medicine Consultant.
• Proven experience as a Family Medicine Consultant or similar role, preferably in a primary care setting.
• Experience in practicing population health management and value-based care approaches.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) and telemedicine platforms.
• Strong clinical judgment and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish effective relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying abreast of the latest advancements in family medicine, population health management, and value-based care.

Education

Medicine and Surgery

Recently Board certified from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties

Job Purpose

To exercise the highest possible standard of patient care according to his/her clinical privileges and available resources. Contributes to the teaching and training activities of the Pediatrics Department. Works towards completing their professional training in Family Medicine & Community Health Services including diagnostics and therapeutic intervention.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Ensures through his/her actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital.
• Abides by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Code of Medical Ethics, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff and those specific to the Family Medicine & Community Health Services .
• Provides the highest attainable standard of medical care for the patients for whom he/she is responsible.
• Carries out full range of outpatient clinical duties as assigned by the Chairman of Family Medicine & Community Health Services and the Family Medicine & Community Health Services Consultant in accordance with individually approved clinical privileges.
• Instructs and guides when necessary junior medical staff in the overall care of patients, supervises their performance/work and contributes to the training and teaching activities in the Family Medicine & Community Health Services .
• Reports and discusses all unusual findings, complication or alterations in the management plan, with the consultant.
• Attends the Continuing Medical Education Program of the Family Medicine & Community Health Services .
• Works towards completing his professional training in Family Medicine & Community Health Services .
• Participates in approved research projects.
• Shares workload in his specialty during the absence of his colleagues.
• Strives to improve his clinical expertise as well as standard of practice with regard to morbidity and cost effectiveness.
• Participates in the Major Disaster Plan of the hospital.
• Supervises the work of the Resident in the daily management of patients and participates in teaching as directed by his/her consultant or the Chairman of Family Medicine & Community Health Services .
• Motivates departmental staff by effectively leading, directing and motivating employees to perform to the best of their abilities.
• Conducts performance evaluation sessions to review employee work performance. Conducts disciplinary meetings when appropriate. Reviews, screens and selects employees for vacant positions within the Family Medicine & Community Health Services .
• Provide patient/ family education that related to health learning needs.
• Serves on KAAUH committees as requested.
• Respects patients and their families to promote a patient-centered care culture.
• Participates in and supports quality improvement and patient safety activities as an individual or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Performs other job related duties as required.

Company Description
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Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a General Practitioner in Family Medicine located in Dammam. The General Practitioner will be responsible for diagnosing and treating a wide range of health issues, providing primary care and preventive services, performing medical examinations, and managing patient records. Responsibilities also include patient education, collaborating with nursing staff, and participating in ongoing training and development programs.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Medicine and Primary Care
• Experience in Family Medicine
• Collaboration skills with Nursing staff
• Commitment to ongoing Training and professional development
• Excellent patient care and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Medical degree and valid medical license

Job Purpose:
To provide advanced medical care and support to patients in PHM department in our scope of services. The Family Medicine Senior Registrar & Registrar will be responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care, promoting health education, and supporting the overall patient care plan in Primary Care centre, Telehealth and Home health care as well.

Scope of Work:

• Primary Care Centres
• Telehealth
• Home Health Care

Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Care:

• Provide comprehensive medical care to patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up
• Perform advanced clinical procedures as required, ensuring patient safety and comfort
• Manage and monitor patients with acute and chronic conditions, coordinating care with other healthcare professionals
• Conduct routine physical examinations, screenings, and preventive care interventions
• Participate in, offering specialized care in family medicine field services
• Provide care continuity for patients with long-term health conditions

Patient Education and Support:

• Educate patients and their families on disease prevention, health maintenance, and treatment plans
• Provide counselling on medication management, chronic disease care, and lifestyle modifications
• Develop and distribute tailored educational materials on family health and wellness
• Support patients in understanding and managing their healthcare needs

Coordination and Collaboration:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including nurses, specialists, and other physicians, to ensure integrated patient care
• Coordinate patient care activities to provide seamless transitions between primary care and other healthcare services
• Act as a liaison between family medicine and other medical specialties for complex cases

Quality and Compliance:

• Adhere to healthcare regulations, standards, and protocols
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with patient safety and infection control measures
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient medical records and documentation in electronic health records (EHR)
• Ensure compliance with medical regulations and guidelines in family medicine practice

Professional Development:

• Stay updated on advances in family medicine, treatment protocols, and healthcare trends
• Participate in continuing medical education (CME) and professional development activities
• Mentor and supervise junior doctors, residents as needed

Qualifications:
Education:
1-For Senior Registrar:
MD Or Equivalent in Family Medicine Speciality.

2-For Registrar:
Master's degree or Equivalent in Family Medicine Speciality.

Licensure and Certification:
Valid medical license in Saudi Arabia Arabia from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialities (SCFHS).

Experience:

• Clinical experience in family medicine services
• Experience in patient management and education
• Proficiency in performing medical procedures relevant to family medicine

Skills:

• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and other healthcare technologies

Working Conditions:

• Environment: Work is performed in Primary Healthcare Centre, Telehealth Services, and Home health care visits
• Hours:
• Full-time position with varying shifts, including weekends and holidays when needed
• Part-time position with fixed hour weekly & shifts, including weekends and holidays as Organized by manager of PHC

Job Purpose:

To provide advanced medical care and support to patients in PHM department in our scope of services. The Family Medicine Senior Registrar & Registrar will be responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care, promoting health education, and supporting the overall patient care plan in Primary Care centre, Telehealth and Home health care as well.

Scope of Work:

1.    Primary Care Centres.

2.    Telehealth.

3.    Home Health Care.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Care:

Provide comprehensive medical care to patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.

Perform advanced clinical procedures as required, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Manage and monitor patients with acute and chronic conditions, coordinating care with other healthcare professionals.

Conduct routine physical examinations, screenings, and preventive care interventions.

Participate in, offering specialized care in family medicine field services.

Provide care continuity for patients with long-term health conditions.

Patient Education and Support:

Educate patients and their families on disease prevention, health maintenance, and treatment plans.

Provide counselling on medication management, chronic disease care, and lifestyle modifications.

Develop and distribute tailored educational materials on family health and wellness.

Support patients in understanding and managing their healthcare needs.

Coordination and Collaboration:

Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including nurses, specialists, and other physicians, to ensure integrated patient care.

Coordinate patient care activities to provide seamless transitions between primary care and other healthcare services.

Act as a liaison between family medicine and other medical specialties for complex cases.

Quality and Compliance:

Adhere to healthcare regulations, standards, and protocols.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with patient safety and infection control measures.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient medical records and documentation in electronic health records (EHR).

Ensure compliance with medical regulations and guidelines in family medicine practice.

Professional Development:

Stay updated on advances in family medicine, treatment protocols, and healthcare trends.

Participate in continuing medical education (CME) and professional development activities.

Mentor and supervise junior doctors, residents as needed.

Qualifications:

Education:

1-For Senior Registrar: MD Or Equivalent in Family Medicine Speciality.

2-For Registrar: Master's degree or Equivalent in Family Medicine Speciality.

Licensure and Certification:

Valid medical license in Saudi Arabia Arabia from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialities (SCFHS).

Experience:

Clinical experience in family medicine services.

Experience in patient management and education.

Proficiency in performing medical procedures relevant to family medicine.

Skills:

Strong clinical and diagnostic skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and other healthcare technologies.

Working Conditions:

Environment: Work is performed in Primary Healthcare Centre, Telehealth Services, and Home health care visits.

Hours:

Full-time position with varying shifts, including weekends and holidays when needed.

Part-time position with fixed hour weekly & shifts, including weekends and holidays as Organized by manager of PHC.