Specialist - Nephrology

Job Description

1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2. To perform the professional duties of a nephrologist in accordance with the delineation of privileges as approved by the Credentials Committee.
3. Provides after working hours on-call emergency coverage for nephrology emergencies and haemodialysis unit.
4. Provides supervision and education to the dialysis staff: nurses and technicians.
5. Participates and contributes to the educational activities in the service.
6. Performs additional duties as assigned by the Head of the Department (e.g. Committee membership).
7. Participates and contributes to all the quality assurance activities of the service (e.g. monthly mortality and morbidity conference, peer review, audit and chart review).
8. Supports Continuous Quality Improvement. Develops and promotes appropriate standards of care.
9. Exercises effective interpersonal skills in dealings with department staff, with associates and with Management.
10. Maintains confidentiality regarding patient information and regarding administrative matters of a confidential nature.
11. Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication.
12. Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates respect for them.
13. Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of the Department.
14. To follow appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.