17 Pediatrics jobs in Saudi Arabia

Summary

Leads Pediatrics department in accordance with the Hospital’s vision, mission, goals, and objectives. Responsible for the overall administrative activities of the Department in addition to the clinical duties as a consultant.

• Clinical Responsibilities
• Provides general supervision over professional care in the Department of Pediatrics.
• Ensures the quality of medical diagnosis and care provided to outpatients of the department.
• Directs the Hospital staff so as to give optimum care to all patients accepted to the department in accordance with policies and procedures of the Hospital.
• Provides required patient care and management in the area of Pediatrics in accordance with policies and procedures of the Hospital.
• Assumes responsibility for patients under his care. Liaises with various service departments and medical specialties to provide appropriate and timely medical care, in accordance with the standards of medical care laid down by the Hospital.
• Complies with all Hospital standards and policies pertaining to acceptance, eligibility, admission, processes, consultation, daily patient care, outpatient practices and patient discharge as applicable.
• Assess patients’ diseases or conditions to determine appropriate therapeutic modalities/procedures. Initiates investigations and ensures findings are recorded.
• Ensures appropriate patient preparation for procedures/surgery and performs procedures/surgery as indicated in the signed clinical privilege form.
• Follows-up on investigation results for outpatients and modifies treatment accordingly as applicable.
• Attends specialty clinics, outpatient clinics, day surgical units, day medical units, special procedures treatment areas and shares on-call schedule as per requirements.
• Performs any other clinical responsibilities related to specialty, as assigned.
• Academic Responsibilities
• Promotes Postgraduate Training Programs, Continuing Medical Education Activities, International Symposia and other required educational and training courses and ensures evaluation and reporting of such activities.
• Leads and promotes educational activities for Residents, Fellows, Assistant Consultants, Junior Staff and other members of the department.
• Introduces and implements new advances and techniques for complex procedures in the area of specialization.
• Hosts National and International Medical Conferences in KFSHRC and participates in similar conferences abroad as assigned.
• Research Responsibilities
• Leads and promotes clinical basic and translational research and publication of papers in accordance with Research and Advisory Council Policy in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of post graduate education and contribute to the national and international recognition of the Hospital.
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Develops the department’s Strategic Plan, Goals and Objectives in conformance with the overall strategic plan of Medical & Clinical Affairs. Provides quarterly reports on the progress made by the department on the Goals and Objectives.
• Ensures that patient care and clinical services rendered by the department are in accordance with the appropriate quality standards. Promotes the implementation of Quality Improvement Programs in the Department.
• Leads the initiative in maximizing the utilization of all resources efficiently within the department and coordinates the same across the Hospital.
• Ensures that patient care is provided in conformance with the Patients’ Bill of Rights by the department and its staff.
• Obtains feedback from customers and interested parties and takes appropriate action as required. Uses the feedback to improve quality of patient care.
• Acts as a leader and a role model and promotes a culture of excellence.
• Ensures that there is adequate and uninterrupted staff coverage in the Department. Manages the work distribution and leave schedules of the staff and resolves related issues to ensure efficient workflow.
• Ensures resources are available to respond to routine, request or emergency service provision and to expand outputs, service and facilities as needed.
• Recommends appointment of Deputy Chairman, Section Heads and other senior staff members of the Department.
• Conducts annual evaluation of Departmental staff in consultation with Sections Heads and makes recommendations to Medical and Clinical Affairs.
• Fosters integration and collaboration with Nursing, Clinical Services, Administration, Support Services and other departments to ensure that required patient care is being provided, in accordance with standards laid down by the Hospital.
• Establishes systems and processes for assignment, evaluation and renewal of clinical privileges for the department staff and makes recommendations on the same. Monitors adherence of staff members to assigned clinical privileges and recommends immediate modification of clinical privileges to ensure patient safety, whenever necessary.
• Enforces and monitors the adherence of all members in the department to the Medical Staff bylaws and rules and regulations and Hospital’s policies and procedures.
• Reports, investigates and takes timely and appropriate action in response to non-conformities, complaints and incident reports.
• Prepares and manages the Annual Operating Budget of the Department and Annual Capital Equipment Budget for the medical and clinical units associated with the department, in conjunction with Nursing Affairs and Clinical Services, wherever applicable.
• Participate in Capital Equipment Purchase Planning, evaluation and implementation.
• Chairs regular departmental staff meeting to review and discuss patient care policies, education, research, resource utilization and administrative activities. Participates as a member of Medical Advisory Council.
• Develops policies and procedures for the department as necessary. Facilitates the development of Bylaws, rules and regulations and Hospital policies and procedures.
• Makes timely decision and authorizes all policies and procedures and bylaws for his department.
• Responds to any queries and requests from the regulatory and governance bodies.
• Abides by the current Hospital and Medical Staff Bylaws, all relevant rules and regulations and policies and keeps self-updated of any change that might occur.
• Follows all Hospital’s related Policies and Procedures.
• Participates in self and others' education, training and development, as applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Graduation from a medical school in good standing, completion of required period of postgraduate training in a specialty and/or subspecialty, with Saudi/American Board or Canadian/UK certification, or equivalent as outlined by the Medical Staff Credentialing Committee.

Ten (10) years of clinical experience in a subspecialty including four (4) years in an admin capacity, plus post-training experience is required.

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Summary:

Leads Pediatrics department in accordance with the Hospital's vision, mission, goals, and objectives. Responsible for the overall administrative activities of the Department in addition to the clinical duties as a consultant. Responsible for the overall administrative activities of the Department in addition to the clinical duties as a consultant.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Responsibilities
• Provides general supervision over professional care in the Department of Pediatrics.
• Ensures the quality of medical diagnosis and care provided to outpatients of the department.
• Directs the Hospital of the staff so as to give optimum care to all patients accepted to the department in accordance with policies and procedures of the Hospital.
• Provides required patient care and management in the area of Pediatrics in accordance with policies and procedures of the Hospital.
• Assumes responsibility for patients under his care. Liaises with various service departments and medical specializations to provide appropriate and timely medical care, in accordance with the standards of medical care laid down by of the Hospital.
• Complies with all Hospital standards and policies pertaining to acceptance, eligibility, admission, processes, consultation, daily patient care, outpatient practices and patient discharge as applicable.
• Assess patients' diseases or conditions to determine appropriate therapeutic modalities/procedures. Initiates investigations and ensures findings are recorded.
• Ensures appropriate patient preparation for procedures/surgery and performs procedures/surgery as indicated in the signed clinical privilege form.
• Follows-up on investigation results for outpatients and modifies treatment accordingly as applicable.
• Attends specialty clinics, outpatient clinics, day surgical units, day medical units, special procedures treatment areas and share on-call schedule as per requirements.
• Performs any other clinical responsibilities related to specialty, as assigned.
• Academic Responsibilities
• Promotes Postgraduate Training Programs, Continuing Medical Education Activities, International Symposia and other required educational and training courses and ensures evaluation and reporting of such activities.
• Leads and promotes educational activities for Residents, Fellows, Assistant Consultants, Junior Staff and other members of the department.
• Introduces and implements new advances and techniques for complex procedures in the area of specialization.
• Hosts National and International Medical Conferences in KFSHRC and participates in similar conferences abroad as assigned.
• Research Responsibilities
• Leads and promotes clinical basic and translational research and publication of papers in accordance with Research and Advisory Council Policy in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of post graduate education and contribute to the national and international recognition of the Hospital.
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Develops the department's Strategic Plan, Goals and Objectives in conformance with the overall strategic plan of Medical & Clinical Affairs. Provides quarterly reports on the progress made by the department on the Goals and Objectives.
• Ensures that patient care and clinical services rendered by the department are in accordance with the appropriate quality standards. Promotes the implementation of Quality Improvement Programs in the Department.
• Leads the initiative in maximizing the utilization of all resources efficiently within the department and coordinates the same across the Hospital.
• Ensures that patient care is provided in conformance with the Patients' Bill of Rights by the department and its staff.
• Obtains feedback from customers and interested parties and takes appropriate action as required. Uses the feedback to improve quality of patient care.
• Acts as a leader and a role model and promotes a culture of excellence.
• Ensures that there is adequate and uninterrupted staff coverage in the Department. Manages the work distribution and leave schedules of the staff and resolves related issues to ensure efficient workflow.
• Ensures resources are available to respond to routine, request or emergency service provision and to expand outputs, service and facilities as needed.
• Recommends appointment of Deputy Chairman, Section Heads and other senior staff members of the Department.
• Conducts annual evaluation of Departmental staff in consultation with Sections Heads and makes recommendations to Medical and Clinical Affairs.
• Fosters integration and collaboration with Nursing, Clinical Services, Administration, Support Services and other departments to ensure that required patient care is being provided, in accordance with standards laid down by of the Hospital.
• Establishes systems and processes for assignment, evaluation and renewal of clinical privileges for the department staff and makes recommendations on the same. Monitors adherence of staff members to assigned clinical privileges and recommends immediate modification of clinical privileges to ensure patient safety, whenever is necessary.
• Enforces and monitors the adherence of all members in the department to the Medical Staff bylaws and rules and regulations and Hospital's policies and procedures.
• Reports, investigates and takes timely and appropriate action in response to non-conformities, complaints and incident reports.
• Prepares and manages the Annual Operating Budget of the Department and Annual Capital Equipment Budget for the medical and clinical units associated with the department, in conjunction with Nursing Affairs and Clinical Services, wherever applicable.
• Participate in Capital Equipment Purchase Planning, evaluation and implementation.
• Chairs regular departmental staff meeting to review and discuss patient care policies, education, research, resource utilization and administrative activities. Participates as a member of Medical Advisory Council.
• Develops policies and procedures for the department as necessary. Facilitates the development of Bylaws, rules and regulations and Hospital policies and procedures.
• Makes timely decision and authorizes all policies and procedures and bylaws for his department.
• Responds to any queries and requests from the regulatory and governance bodies.
• Abides by the current Hospital and Medical Staff Bylaws, all relevant rules and regulations and policies and keeps self-updated of any change that might occur.
• Follows all Hospital's related Policies and Procedures.
• Participates in self and others' education, training and development, as applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education:

Graduation from a medical school in good standing, completion of required period of

postgraduate training in a specialty and/or subspecialty, with Saudi/American Board or

Canadian/UK certification, or equivalent as outlined by the Medical Staff Credentialing Committee.

Experience Required:

Ten (10) years of clinical experience in a subspecialty including four (4) years in an admin capacity, plus post-training experience is required.

Company: One of Premier Hospitals

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Type: Full-time, Executive Leadership

About Us

A state-of-the-art, specialized tertiary care facility in Riyadh dedicated to providing world-class healthcare for women and children. Equipped with the latest technology, including a advanced NICU and PICU, we offer a full spectrum of pediatric subspecialties. Our mission is to deliver exceptional family-centered care, advance pediatric medicine through research, and train the next generation of pediatric leaders.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an eminent and visionary physician leader to assume the role of Chairman of the Pediatrics Department. This is a critical executive position responsible for providing strategic, clinical, and administrative leadership to one of the region's most comprehensive pediatric facilities. The ideal candidate will be a respected clinician with a proven track record of building and leading academic pediatric departments, driving clinical excellence, and fostering a culture of innovation and compassion.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Vision:

• Develop and execute the long-term strategic vision for the Pediatrics Department, encompassing all general and sub-specialty services.
• Provide executive oversight for all pediatric divisions, including but not limited to: Neonatology (NICU), Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU), Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, Gastroenterology, and Adolescent Medicine.
• Drive clinical excellence, innovation, and the adoption of evidence-based practices and new treatment modalities.

Clinical Governance & Quality Assurance:

• Ensure the delivery of the highest quality, safe, and compassionate care to all pediatric patients and their families.
• Establish, implement, and monitor rigorous clinical protocols and policies to meet and exceed international accreditation standards (CBAHI, JCI).
• Champion hospital-wide quality improvement and patient safety initiatives specific to pediatric care.

Administrative & Operational Management:

• Manage the department's financial performance, including budgeting, revenue cycle, resource allocation, and cost control.
• Optimize operational workflows to maximize efficiency, patient flow, and bed management in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Oversee the capital planning and procurement of pediatric-specific medical equipment.

Academic & Professional Development:

• Foster a robust academic environment by promoting clinical research, publications, and grant acquisition.
• Lead the recruitment, mentoring, and performance evaluation of all pediatric medical staff, including consultants, specialists, and residents.
• Develop and oversee accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs and pediatric residency training (if applicable).

Collaboration & Representation:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Pediatrics Department and hospital executive management, other clinical departments, and external partners.
• Represent the department in hospital-wide committees (e.g., Quality, Pharmacy, Ethics) and contribute to organizational strategic planning.
• Ensure full compliance with all regulations set forth by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) and the Saudi Ministry of Health.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

• Medical Degree (MD or MBBS) from an accredited institution.
• American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH), or equivalent Western certification is mandatory. Sub-specialty board certification is highly desirable.
• Valid SCFHS license as a Consultant in Pediatrics (or eligibility for immediate transfer/classification).
• Minimum of 12-15 years of post-certification experience in Pediatrics, with at least 5-7 years in a significant leadership role (e.g., Division Chief, Department Chair, or Program Director) within a large, academic children's hospital or tertiary care facility.
• Proven track record in clinical leadership, departmental administration, financial management, and program development.
• Demonstrable experience in teaching, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills, with a passion for family-centered care.
• Previous leadership experience in the Middle East/GCC region.

Desirable:

• Fellowship training in a pediatric subspecialty (e.g., Neonatology, Pediatric Cardiology, Critical Care).
• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA) or Business Administration (MBA).
• Experience in developing and managing pediatric residency training programs.

Job Type: Full-time

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Provides clinical direction and leadership for the assigned Nursing and Clinical Services Division/Department. Coordinates and manages activities of assigned division/department and assumes overall 24- hour responsibility. Develops department goals and objectives, evidenced based patient care practice, policies, and procedures in a cost effective environment. Provides overall organization guidance and direction in collaboration with the managers, prepares and monitors budgeting and quality management.

Incumbent has responsibility and authority for all activities within assigned division/department; including forecasting nursing & clinical services patient care needs and evaluation of patient care systems/programs. Accountable and responsible for administrative and fiscal management of the division/department and in meeting the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), patient satisfaction & staff engagement. Interprets and implements Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Nursing and Clinical Services policies. Plans and oversees the provision for staffing within the division/department, and ongoing education, training and development for staff. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing & clinical services practice within assigned division/department.

INTERNAL: Daily contact with JHAH, Human Resources (HR), Nursing & Clinical Services Managers and other Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) health care personnel involved in care of the patient.

EXTERNAL: Frequent contact with departments responsible for concerns relating to employees, patients and families (i.e., JHAH HR and JHAH Government Affairs).

Performs all duties of Project Coordinator plus the following:

• Leadership and people management:
• Performs all managerial functions common to the division/department level as established by JHAH. Manages and provides leadership that incorporates the JHAH mission and vision, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and standards of the organization.
• Manages direct reports effectively, delegating appropriately and holding them accountable for the delivery of specific objectives and targets, maximizing their performance through regular performance coaching and review, and reflective practice, ensuring they meet required standards in their current job whilst developing their skills and knowledge. Provides leadership, supervision, functional guidance, and developmental activities for the nursing & clinical services managers.
• Ensure that where performance issues have been identified, personnel policies are adhered to and specialist advice sought where required.
• Provide guidance and support to all team members as well as to managers in dealing with Human resource issues and disciplinary matters. Promotes a positive work environment conducive to productive, collegial relations among all members of the health care team.
• With the Chief Nursing Officer and managers builds a pool of talent that will sustain the performance of nursing & clinical services in the future by identifying manpower requirements and partaking in the recruitment and selection process.
• Works closely with members of the senior management team to deliver the successful implementation of key initiatives as appropriate by managing the impact of change within the team.
• Promotes the involvement of Nursing & Clinical Services in Community Health Awareness Programs.
• Take responsibility alongside the managers for the clinical education and professional development of the division/department.
• Conducts meetings with managers to communicate information, address quality issues, and problem solve. Contribute as one of the senior management team.
• Supports and monitors the KPIs, Quality Improvement / Risk Management interventions in the division/department
• Remains current regarding nursing & clinical practice developments and trends.
• Develop and implement effective educational programs designed to assist the staff in the progression from novice to expert in the care of the patient and family.
• Assures staff involvement in decision-making process and creates a positive work environment that enhances individual's abilities to grow professionally.
• Performs annual appraisals on managers/assigned staff and reviews the appraisals of all staff.
• Educates and mentors staff on principles of leadership and creates an environment that is conducive to learning.
• Functions as a staff advocate.
• Participates in multidisciplinary committees, as well as leading Nursing & Clinical Services Division/Department committees.
• Functions as a member of the Nursing & Clinical Services Executive Committee and supports and communicates the decisions made by the committee.
• Recognize the diverse skill levels of individual staff members and the unique needs of the patient population when developing staffing plans; ensures level of staffing for the level of acuity is appropriate 24hours/day. Maintains 24-hour accountability for problem solving.
• Monitor and evaluate appropriate utilization of staff in collaboration with hospital wide stakeholders. Works collaboratively to assure consistency in planning of patient care to achieve expected outcomes interdepartmentally and intra departmentally.
• Responsible for manpower budget and financial planning for area.
• Develops measures and monitors division/department operational performance metrics inclusive of LOS, overtime costs, vacancy and turnover rates.

Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with all regulatory and professional standards of care which includes, Central Board for Accreditation of Health Care Institutions (CBAHI), Joint Commission International (JCI), Institute Health for Health Care Improvement, (IHI) etc.

• Corrective action plans to ensure that quality of care is embedded into clinical practice on an ongoing basis promoting and the Quality improvement (QI) program within the Department.
• Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested by the Chief of Nursing Officer.
• Is able to identify, at least one potential successor to the Division/Director role.
• Assesses and forecasts department resource needs and allocates resources/budgets to ensure objectives are met
• Understands the needs, drivers and constraints of various stakeholder groups and applies this understanding in communications and decisions across division/department
• Makes significant expenditures within established parameters
• Directs and implements revenue – enhancing and/or cost-reduction measure
• Manages subordinate managers, and/or professional/technical employees
• Achieves work objectives primarily through impact/influence on others

• Master's degree is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing/Specialty

• 9 years clinical nursing experience post-registration with three years of management experience in clinical specialty.
• Expert in clinical knowledge of assigned specialty is required.

• Advanced training /certification in specialty.
• Current licensure as a professional registered nurse.
• Fluent spoken and written English. Spoken Arabic is desirable.
• Professional experience with demonstrated competency in clinical management and leadership skills.
• The ability to establish positive working relationships with all health care members in a multinational setting.

Provides clinical direction and leadership for the assigned Nursing and Clinical Services Division/Department. Coordinates and manages activities of assigned division/department and assumes overall 24- hour responsibility. Develops department goals and objectives, evidenced based patient care practice, policies, and procedures in a cost effective environment. Provides overall organization guidance and direction in collaboration with the managers, prepares and monitors budgeting and quality management.

Develops department goals and objectives, evidenced based patient care practice, policies, and procedures in a cost effective environment.

Incumbent has responsibility and authority for all activities within assigned division/department; including forecasting nursing & clinical services patient care needs and evaluation of patient care systems/programs. Accountable and responsible for administrative and fiscal management of the division/department and in meeting the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), patient satisfaction & staff engagement.

• Leadership and people management:
• Performs all managerial functions common to the division/department level as established by JHAH. Manages and provides leadership that incorporates the JHAH mission and vision, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and standards of the organization.
• Manages direct reports effectively, delegating appropriately and holding them accountable for the delivery of specific objectives and targets, maximizing their performance through regular performance coaching and review, and reflective practice, ensuring they meet required standards in their current job whilst developing their skills and knowledge.
• Provide guidance and support to all team members as well as to managers in dealing with Human resource issues and disciplinary matters. Promotes a positive work environment conducive to productive, collegial relations among all members of the health care team.
• With the Chief Nursing Officer and managers builds a pool of talent that will sustain the performance of nursing & clinical services in the future by identifying manpower requirements and partaking in the recruitment and selection process.
• Works closely with members of the senior management team to deliver the successful implementation of key initiatives as appropriate by managing the impact of change within the team.
• Promotes the involvement of Nursing & Clinical Services in Community Health Awareness Programs.
• Take responsibility alongside the managers for the clinical education and professional development of the division/department.
• Conducts meetings with managers to communicate information, address quality issues, and problem solve. Contribute as one of the senior management team.
• Supports and monitors the KPIs, Quality Improvement / Risk Management interventions in the division/department
• Remains current regarding nursing & clinical practice developments and trends.
• Develop and implement effective educational programs designed to assist the staff in the progression from novice to expert in the care of the patient and family.
• Assures staff involvement in decision-making process and creates a positive work environment that enhances individual's abilities to grow professionally.
• Performs annual appraisals on managers/assigned staff and reviews the appraisals of all staff.
• Educates and mentors staff on principles of leadership and creates an environment that is conducive to learning.
• Functions as a staff advocate.
• Participates in multidisciplinary committees, as well as leading Nursing & Clinical Services Division/Department committees.
• Functions as a member of the Nursing & Clinical Services Executive Committee and supports and communicates the decisions made by the committee.
• Recognize the diverse skill levels of individual staff members and the unique needs of the patient population when developing staffing plans; ensures level of staffing for the level of acuity is appropriate 24hours/day. Maintains 24-hour accountability for problem solving.
• Monitor and evaluate appropriate utilization of staff in collaboration with hospital wide stakeholders. Works collaboratively to assure consistency in planning of patient care to achieve expected outcomes interdepartmentally and intra departmentally.
• Responsible for manpower budget and financial planning for area.
• Develops measures and monitors division/department operational performance metrics inclusive of LOS, overtime costs, vacancy and turnover rates.

• Master's degree is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing/Specialty

• 9 years clinical nursing experience post-registration with three years of management experience in clinical specialty.
• Expert in clinical knowledge of assigned specialty is required.

• Advanced training /certification in specialty.
• Current licensure as a professional registered nurse.
• Fluent spoken and written English. Spoken Arabic is desirable.
• Professional experience with demonstrated competency in clinical management and leadership skills.
• The ability to establish positive working relationships with all health care members in a multinational setting.

Provides clinical direction and leadership for the assigned Nursing and Clinical Services Division/Department. Coordinates and manages activities of assigned division/department and assumes overall 24- hour responsibility. Develops department goals and objectives, evidenced based patient care practice, policies, and procedures in a cost effective environment. Provides overall organization guidance and direction in collaboration with the managers, prepares and monitors budgeting and quality management.

Develops department goals and objectives, evidenced based patient care practice, policies, and procedures in a cost effective environment.

Incumbent has responsibility and authority for all activities within assigned division/department; including forecasting nursing & clinical services patient care needs and evaluation of patient care systems/programs. Accountable and responsible for administrative and fiscal management of the division/department and in meeting the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), patient satisfaction & staff engagement.

• Leadership and people management:
• Performs all managerial functions common to the division/department level as established by JHAH. Manages and provides leadership that incorporates the JHAH mission and vision, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and standards of the organization.
• Manages direct reports effectively, delegating appropriately and holding them accountable for the delivery of specific objectives and targets, maximizing their performance through regular performance coaching and review, and reflective practice, ensuring they meet required standards in their current job whilst developing their skills and knowledge.
• Provide guidance and support to all team members as well as to managers in dealing with Human resource issues and disciplinary matters. Promotes a positive work environment conducive to productive, collegial relations among all members of the health care team.
• With the Chief Nursing Officer and managers builds a pool of talent that will sustain the performance of nursing & clinical services in the future by identifying manpower requirements and partaking in the recruitment and selection process.
• Works closely with members of the senior management team to deliver the successful implementation of key initiatives as appropriate by managing the impact of change within the team.
• Promotes the involvement of Nursing & Clinical Services in Community Health Awareness Programs.
• Take responsibility alongside the managers for the clinical education and professional development of the division/department.
• Conducts meetings with managers to communicate information, address quality issues, and problem solve. Contribute as one of the senior management team.
• Supports and monitors the KPIs, Quality Improvement / Risk Management interventions in the division/department
• Remains current regarding nursing & clinical practice developments and trends.
• Develop and implement effective educational programs designed to assist the staff in the progression from novice to expert in the care of the patient and family.
• Assures staff involvement in decision-making process and creates a positive work environment that enhances individual's abilities to grow professionally.
• Performs annual appraisals on managers/assigned staff and reviews the appraisals of all staff.
• Educates and mentors staff on principles of leadership and creates an environment that is conducive to learning.
• Functions as a staff advocate.
• Participates in multidisciplinary committees, as well as leading Nursing & Clinical Services Division/Department committees.
• Functions as a member of the Nursing & Clinical Services Executive Committee and supports and communicates the decisions made by the committee.
• Recognize the diverse skill levels of individual staff members and the unique needs of the patient population when developing staffing plans; ensures level of staffing for the level of acuity is appropriate 24hours/day. Maintains 24-hour accountability for problem solving.
• Monitor and evaluate appropriate utilization of staff in collaboration with hospital wide stakeholders. Works collaboratively to assure consistency in planning of patient care to achieve expected outcomes interdepartmentally and intra departmentally.
• Responsible for manpower budget and financial planning for area.
• Develops measures and monitors division/department operational performance metrics inclusive of LOS, overtime costs, vacancy and turnover rates.

• Master's degree is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing/Specialty

• 9 years clinical nursing experience post-registration with three years of management experience in clinical specialty.
• Expert in clinical knowledge of assigned specialty is required.

• Advanced training /certification in specialty.
• Current licensure as a professional registered nurse.
• Fluent spoken and written English. Spoken Arabic is desirable.
• Professional experience with demonstrated competency in clinical management and leadership skills.
• The ability to establish positive working relationships with all health care members in a multinational setting.

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Provides clinical direction and leadership for the assigned Nursing and Clinical Services Division/Department. Coordinates and manages activities of assigned division/department and assumes overall 24- hour responsibility. Develops department goals and objectives, evidenced based patient care practice, policies, and procedures in a cost effective environment. Provides overall organization guidance and direction in collaboration with the managers, prepares and monitors budgeting and quality management.

Incumbent has responsibility and authority for all activities within assigned division/department; including forecasting nursing & clinical services patient care needs and evaluation of patient care systems/programs. Accountable and responsible for administrative and fiscal management of the division/department and in meeting the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), patient satisfaction & staff engagement. Interprets and implements Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Nursing and Clinical Services policies. Plans and oversees the provision for staffing within the division/department, and ongoing education, training and development for staff. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing & clinical services practice within assigned division/department.

INTERNAL: Daily contact with JHAH, Human Resources (HR), Nursing & Clinical Services Managers and other Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) health care personnel involved in care of the patient.

EXTERNAL: Frequent contact with departments responsible for concerns relating to employees, patients and families (i.e., JHAH HR and JHAH Government Affairs).

Performs all duties of Project Coordinator plus the following:

• Leadership and people management:
• Performs all managerial functions common to the division/department level as established by JHAH. Manages and provides leadership that incorporates the JHAH mission and vision, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and standards of the organization.
• Manages direct reports effectively, delegating appropriately and holding them accountable for the delivery of specific objectives and targets, maximizing their performance through regular performance coaching and review, and reflective practice, ensuring they meet required standards in their current job whilst developing their skills and knowledge. Provides leadership, supervision, functional guidance, and developmental activities for the nursing & clinical services managers.
• Ensure that where performance issues have been identified, personnel policies are adhered to and specialist advice sought where required.
• Provide guidance and support to all team members as well as to managers in dealing with Human resource issues and disciplinary matters. Promotes a positive work environment conducive to productive, collegial relations among all members of the health care team.
• With the Chief Nursing Officer and managers builds a pool of talent that will sustain the performance of nursing & clinical services in the future by identifying manpower requirements and partaking in the recruitment and selection process.
• Works closely with members of the senior management team to deliver the successful implementation of key initiatives as appropriate by managing the impact of change within the team.
• Promotes the involvement of Nursing & Clinical Services in Community Health Awareness Programs.
• Take responsibility alongside the managers for the clinical education and professional development of the division/department.
• Conducts meetings with managers to communicate information, address quality issues, and problem solve. Contribute as one of the senior management team.
• Supports and monitors the KPIs, Quality Improvement / Risk Management interventions in the division/department
• Remains current regarding nursing & clinical practice developments and trends.
• Develop and implement effective educational programs designed to assist the staff in the progression from novice to expert in the care of the patient and family.
• Assures staff involvement in decision-making process and creates a positive work environment that enhances individual's abilities to grow professionally.
• Performs annual appraisals on managers/assigned staff and reviews the appraisals of all staff.
• Educates and mentors staff on principles of leadership and creates an environment that is conducive to learning.
• Functions as a staff advocate.
• Participates in multidisciplinary committees, as well as leading Nursing & Clinical Services Division/Department committees.
• Functions as a member of the Nursing & Clinical Services Executive Committee and supports and communicates the decisions made by the committee.
• Recognize the diverse skill levels of individual staff members and the unique needs of the patient population when developing staffing plans; ensures level of staffing for the level of acuity is appropriate 24hours/day. Maintains 24-hour accountability for problem solving.
• Monitor and evaluate appropriate utilization of staff in collaboration with hospital wide stakeholders. Works collaboratively to assure consistency in planning of patient care to achieve expected outcomes interdepartmentally and intra departmentally.
• Responsible for manpower budget and financial planning for area.
• Develops measures and monitors division/department operational performance metrics inclusive of LOS, overtime costs, vacancy and turnover rates.

Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with all regulatory and professional standards of care which includes, Central Board for Accreditation of Health Care Institutions (CBAHI), Joint Commission International (JCI), Institute Health for Health Care Improvement, (IHI) etc.

• Corrective action plans to ensure that quality of care is embedded into clinical practice on an ongoing basis promoting and the Quality improvement (QI) program within the Department.
• Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested by the Chief of Nursing Officer.
• Is able to identify, at least one potential successor to the Division/Director role.
• Assesses and forecasts department resource needs and allocates resources/budgets to ensure objectives are met
• Understands the needs, drivers and constraints of various stakeholder groups and applies this understanding in communications and decisions across division/department
• Makes significant expenditures within established parameters
• Directs and implements revenue – enhancing and/or cost-reduction measure
• Manages subordinate managers, and/or professional/technical employees
• Achieves work objectives primarily through impact/influence on others

• Master's degree is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing/Specialty

• 9 years clinical nursing experience post-registration with three years of management experience in clinical specialty.
• Expert in clinical knowledge of assigned specialty is required.

• Advanced training /certification in specialty.
• Current licensure as a professional registered nurse.
• Fluent spoken and written English. Spoken Arabic is desirable.
• Professional experience with demonstrated competency in clinical management and leadership skills.
• The ability to establish positive working relationships with all health care members in a multinational setting.

Provides clinical direction and leadership for the assigned Nursing and Clinical Services Division/Department. Coordinates and manages activities of assigned division/department and assumes overall 24- hour responsibility. Develops department goals and objectives, evidenced based patient care practice, policies, and procedures in a cost effective environment. Provides overall organization guidance and direction in collaboration with the managers, prepares and monitors budgeting and quality management.

Incumbent has responsibility and authority for all activities within assigned division/department; including forecasting nursing & clinical services patient care needs and evaluation of patient care systems/programs. Accountable and responsible for administrative and fiscal management of the division/department and in meeting the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), patient satisfaction & staff engagement. Interprets and implements Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Nursing and Clinical Services policies. Plans and oversees the provision for staffing within the division/department, and ongoing education, training and development for staff. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing & clinical services practice within assigned division/department.

INTERNAL: Daily contact with JHAH, Human Resources (HR), Nursing & Clinical Services Managers and other Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) health care personnel involved in care of the patient.

EXTERNAL: Frequent contact with departments responsible for concerns relating to employees, patients and families (i.e., JHAH HR and JHAH Government Affairs).

Performs all duties of Project Coordinator plus the following:

• Leadership and people management:
• Performs all managerial functions common to the division/department level as established by JHAH. Manages and provides leadership that incorporates the JHAH mission and vision, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and standards of the organization.
• Manages direct reports effectively, delegating appropriately and holding them accountable for the delivery of specific objectives and targets, maximizing their performance through regular performance coaching and review, and reflective practice, ensuring they meet required standards in their current job whilst developing their skills and knowledge. Provides leadership, supervision, functional guidance, and developmental activities for the nursing & clinical services managers.
• Ensure that where performance issues have been identified, personnel policies are adhered to and specialist advice sought where required.
• Provide guidance and support to all team members as well as to managers in dealing with Human resource issues and disciplinary matters. Promotes a positive work environment conducive to productive, collegial relations among all members of the health care team.
• With the Chief Nursing Officer and managers builds a pool of talent that will sustain the performance of nursing & clinical services in the future by identifying manpower requirements and partaking in the recruitment and selection process.
• Works closely with members of the senior management team to deliver the successful implementation of key initiatives as appropriate by managing the impact of change within the team.
• Promotes the involvement of Nursing & Clinical Services in Community Health Awareness Programs.
• Take responsibility alongside the managers for the clinical education and professional development of the division/department.
• Conducts meetings with managers to communicate information, address quality issues, and problem solve. Contribute as one of the senior management team.
• Supports and monitors the KPIs, Quality Improvement / Risk Management interventions in the division/department
• Remains current regarding nursing & clinical practice developments and trends.
• Develop and implement effective educational programs designed to assist the staff in the progression from novice to expert in the care of the patient and family.
• Assures staff involvement in decision-making process and creates a positive work environment that enhances individual's abilities to grow professionally.
• Performs annual appraisals on managers/assigned staff and reviews the appraisals of all staff.
• Educates and mentors staff on principles of leadership and creates an environment that is conducive to learning.
• Functions as a staff advocate.
• Participates in multidisciplinary committees, as well as leading Nursing & Clinical Services Division/Department committees.

• Functions as a member of the Nursing & Clinical Services Executive Committee and supports and communicates the decisions made by the committee.
• Recognize the diverse skill levels of individual staff members and the unique needs of the patient population when developing staffing plans; ensures level of staffing for the level of acuity is appropriate 24hours/day. Maintains 24-hour accountability for problem solving.
• Monitor and evaluate appropriate utilization of staff in collaboration with hospital wide stakeholders. Works collaboratively to assure consistency in planning of patient care to achieve expected outcomes interdepartmentally and intra departmentally.
• Responsible for manpower budget and financial planning for area.
• Develops measures and monitors division/department operational performance metrics inclusive of LOS, overtime costs, vacancy and turnover rates.
• Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with all regulatory and professional standards of care which includes, Central Board for Accreditation of Health Care Institutions (CBAHI), Joint Commission International (JCI), Institute Health for Health Care Improvement, (IHI) etc.
• Corrective action plans to ensure that quality of care is embedded into clinical practice on an ongoing basis promoting and the Quality improvement (QI) program within the Department.
• Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested by the Chief of Nursing Officer.
• Is able to identify, at least one potential successor to the Division/Director role.
• Assesses and forecasts department resource needs and allocates resources/budgets to ensure objectives are met
• Understands the needs, drivers and constraints of various stakeholder groups and applies this understanding in communications and decisions across division/department
• Makes significant expenditures within established parameters
• Directs and implements revenue – enhancing and/or cost-reduction measure
• Manages subordinate managers, and/or professional/technical employees
• Achieves work objectives primarily through impact/influence on others

• Master's degree is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing/Specialty

• 9 years clinical nursing experience post-registration with three years of management experience in clinical specialty.
• Expert in clinical knowledge of assigned specialty is required.

• Advanced training /certification in specialty.
• Current licensure as a professional registered nurse.
• Fluent spoken and written English. Spoken Arabic is desirable.
• Professional experience with demonstrated competency in clinical management and leadership skills.
• The ability to establish positive working relationships with all health care members in a multinational setting.

Job Summary:

To provide sub-specialized services for the diagnosis and management of diseases under the scope of care of the related sub-specialty.

Principal Duties:

1. Performing the professional duties of a sub-specialist in accordance with the delineation of the scope of care and privileges as recommended by the Chief of department and approved by the Credentialing Committee.
2. Performing his / her duties in the outpatient clinic according to CPP of KFMC OPD.
3. Providing the needed care to his/her patients in the wards.
4. Performing the needed procedures according to the privileging.
5. Providing consultation services to the in and out patient services in his/her area of expertise.
6. Sharing in the on-call duties as per the duty schedule according to the KFMC CPP.
7. Supervising the work of the assistant and/or associate consultants, professional development of the junior physicians and interns, and provides his/ her evaluation of their work at the request of the Chief of Service.
8. Assuring performing medical documentation and charting in eligible and professional way and to supervise the documentation of the rest of the team.
9. Communicating clearly and effectively with colleagues and patients.
10. Working as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities.
11. Undertaking administrative duties whenever needed associated with the care of his/her patients under thedirection of the division head.
12. Providing patient and family education according to patient's status and needs.

Educational Requirements:

• Successful completion of Sub-Specialty Fellowship training approved by SCHS and acceptable to KFMC with a minimum of one (1) year of Sub-Specialty training in one of the recognized countries in Saudi Arabia
• Certification by the appropriate subspecialty, if one exists in the certifying country.
• Training and post certification experience equal to or greater than seven (7) years in a Secondary or Tertiary care facility
• Independent practice in the Sub-Specialty

Experience Requirements:

3 years working experience in sub-specialty area