Kuwait Job Openings

New Mowasat Hospital

Consultant - Cardiology

As Sālimīyah

FULL TIME

October 24, 2024

23 July, 2024

Full time

Operational Duties

Provides inpatient and outpatient consultations to patients with symptoms/ history of coronary artery disease, hardening of the arteries, heart arrhythmia, ischemic cardiomyopathy, high blood pressure, peripheral arterial disease, etc.

Receives referrals and consultations from other disciplines for heart problems, reviews records and plans treatment options

Examines patients for symptoms indicative of heart disorders, using medical instruments and equipment according to the clinical privileges granted to him/her

4. Orders and interpret tests such as ECGs, CT scans, MRIs, X-rays, blood tests, cardiac catheterization and cardiovascular endurance exercises; analyzes records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition

Utilizes privileges for admission and treatment of patients

Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication and other specialized medical care to treat diseases or conditions

Monitors patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary

Guides, supervises and instructs Cardiology Registrar, Technician and Clinical Nurses in diagnosis and treatment of cardiac patients

Manages record keeping, patient charts and all required patient and hospital records as needed

Patient Care

Considers the patient’s safety as the first priority while working.

Counsels and advises patients on matters of cardiac health and disease prevention

Includes the patients in discussions concerning appropriate diagnostic and management procedures.

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care needs.

Maintains a work environment that promotes high standards for patient care and ethical behavior.

Participates regularly with other department staff, in decision-making related to patient care

Compliance with Medical Ethics

Ensures implementation of the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of Cardiology

Exhibits appropriate personal and interpersonal professional behavior; practices medicine ethically and stays consistent with the obligations of a physician.

Respects the opinions of fellow Consultants and referring Physicians in the management of patient problems; provides means whereby differences in opinion can be discussed and resolved.

Recognizes limits of personal skills and knowledge by appropriately consulting other Physicians while caring for the patient.

Shows a pattern of maintaining current personal clinical skills and knowledge by continuing medical education.

Other Duties

Provides leadership and participates in organizational performance improvement activities

Provides teaching materials as part of the professional development of the Department staff.

Plans for the provision of orientation, in service and continuing education programs, along with other consultants of the department

Attends regularly scheduled meeting for the improvement of patient care services and delivery

Accepts all other additional assignments found necessary by the Clinical Director- Internal Medicine

KEY CONTACTS

INTERNAL:

Visiting & NMH Doctors/Physicians

Heads of Departments/Nursing /Reception Staff

EXTERNAL:

Patients and their Relatives & Friends

Business Representatives / Professional Agencies

General Public

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education :

Bachelors’ Degree in Medicine followed by specialized training in Cardiology. Membership/ Fellowship (of the Royal College desired) and/or MD Degree in relevant specialty. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS or ALS certification) is desirable
Licensing: Valid License from Ministry of Health-Kuwait to practice as a Cardiology Consultant

Experience :

Preferably 12 years’ experience with minimum 7 years’ experience post Fellowship/Membership or MD in Cardiology

Job Category: Medical

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