JOB SUMMARY :
This is a physician position and is responsible for the overall leadership of Digestive Disease Institute, including all issues regarding leadership, operational, fiscal and human resource management. This position is responsible for the integration of all Digestive Disease Institute services into CCAD’s strategic plan. Department in Institute includes Gastroenterology and General Surgery
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Physician responsibilities :
- Monitors and provides care to patients at CCAD within Digestive Disease Institute
- Prescribes or administers medication, therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury
- Provides specific treatments and / or performs operations to treat patient medical conditions
- Evaluates patient and records applicable notes about patient’s condition for purposes of serving as a record of treatment and / or making a possible referral to another member of the health care professional team
- Liaisons with other medical and non-medical staff at CCAD to ensure quality patient treatment
- Supplies, provides and manages care in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner
- Adheres to individual approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the Medical Staff
Leadership responsibilities :
Develops a strategic plan for the Institute that supports the strategic direction of CCADDefines the Institute’s scope and direction in the areas of patient care, education and researchCreates a vision and supports members of the Institute in their pursuit of excellence in the areas of patient care, education and researchRecommends criteria for selecting the Institute's or services professional staff and choose or recommend individuals who meet those criteria.Recommends space, medical technology, equipment, staffing, and other resources needed by the department or service and have a process in place to respond to shortages.Provides orientation and training for all staff of the duties and responsibilities for the department or service to which they are assigned.Responsible for recommending and monitoring outside sources of services that relate to the specialty.Promotes the retention of employeesAssesses the cost effectiveness of practice at CCAD and recommends methods by which the most economical use of equipment, supplies and pharmaceuticals can be assured without compromising the medical necessities of treatmentDevelops and implements, in cooperation with Nursing, Administration and the Medical Staff, patient care policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols and periodically updates them as neededCooperates with leadership of other Institutes in setting strategy and providing care to patientsParticipates as a member of the Medical Executive Committee (MEC) and assumes administrative responsibilities on behalf of the organization as requiredOperational responsibilities :
Oversees and resolves issues relating to resource utilization, productivity and other administrative functionsMonitors and evaluates the quality and appropriateness of patient care provided within the InstituteEnsures that the Institute provides appropriate clinical outcomes data and physician level performance metrics to allow for an objective evaluation of clinical performanceIdentifies opportunities for Institutional performance improvement from both a clinical and administrative perspective and works toward enhancing performance to meet or exceed standardsFiscal responsibilities :
Adheres to budget for the Institute and analyzes and explains budget variancesEnsures that all Institute expenditures are in accordance with current CCAD policyHuman Resources Management responsibilities :
Participates in reviewing and approving plans and expenses involved in the recruitment of staff membersPerforms annual professional review for staffMonitors and ensures high quality education and research programsRecommends compensation adjustments or requirements that are within budget guidelinesHelps to arbitrate disputes regarding compensationRecruits physician staff through a careful review of candidates and selection processEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
For Physicians from Tier 1 countries, not less than two (2) years additional experience post qualificationFor Physicians from Tier 2 countries, not less than five (5) years additional experience post qualificationMust hold a valid License / Registration to practice in their home country and / or country of last employment (where applicable)Should meet the Maintenance of Certification requirements (where applicable)Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of health care professionalsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staffAbility to speak and write in English is requiredAbility to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferredEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :
MD, MBBS, MBChB or DO (only if the specialization is obtained from one of the following : American Board of Medical Specialties or Certificates of Specializations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada) or equivalent qualification from an accredited Institution and completion of specialty qualification as per the Recognized Specialty Certificate table listed in Healthcare Professionals Qualification Requirements 2022
