General Physician

Basic Function

Serves as a general practitioner, diagnoses and treats patients for diseases and disabilities; directs preventive care of patients according to approved procedures which are part of an integrated program of curative and preventive services.

Scope

The work is in Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare Primary Care Services Division in Dhahran, Al Hasa, Ras Tanura, Abqaiq and Udahliyah. May be assigned to any of the Company’s out-patient services including rotational duty in Primary Care Services in all locations. Supervised by the Unit Heads in his work location and Chief of Primary Care Services. Day-to-day work direction including assignment of duties and on-the-job review of actual work performed and technical advice usually provided by a Head Physician or Chief of Primary Care Services. Supervisors make spot checks on the accuracy and completeness of patient records, observing diagnoses made and treatments rendered. Advice and consultation is received from the supervisor, work director or medical specialists in treating difficult cases. The majority of professional problems encountered are solved without reference to the supervisor.

Principal Contacts

Most contacts are with patients and their supervisors or relatives, involving the interpretation of medical information to the layman. Has no responsibility for capital expenditures.

Principal Duties

Works as a physician in one of more of the following assignments:

Education

• Graduation from an approved school of medicine.
• Post Graduate training in General Practice, preferable to have a training in family medicine, internal medicine, or emergency medicine.

Experience

A minimum of two years satisfactory practice in general medicine after internship, either in a hospital, private practice or the equivalent.

Certifications/Other requirements as applicable

• Proficient in English.
• Good physical and mental condition.
• Current medical license from country of origin to practice
• Arabic language is preferred.