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Job Summary: Our client is seeking a Consultant Medical Microbiology to join their team. The selected candidate will be responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases and conditions, as well as the provision of medical care in the field of Medical Microbiology in accordance with the current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the Organization policies and procedures.

Job Summary: Primary Duties:

• Studies microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites that are of medical importance and cause diseases in human beings.
• Studies microbial pathogenesis, epidemiology, disease pathology and immunology.
• Provide clinical consultations on the investigation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients suffering from infectious diseases.
• Leads the development and conduct of infection control programs across the continuum of care.
• Provides consultations and interpretations on tests performed by the laboratory.
• Evaluates final reports for accuracy and highlights any abnormalities to the physician.
• Provide technical direction, planning and organization to the relevant sections of the laboratory.
• Trains and assists personnel in the proper implementation and operations of all routine and complex procedures.
• Ensures appropriate patient preparation for procedures such as fine needle aspirations and bone marrow biopsy and performs procedures as indicated in the signed clinical privilege form.
• Shares on- call schedule as per requirements.
• Performs other clinical responsibilities, as assigned.
• Directs and advices junior staff on patient management, especially in the field of Medical Microbiology.
• Guides and actively participates in the training and teaching of Residents, Fellows, Assistant Consultants and junior staff.
• Keep abreast with all the latest techniques and developments, especially in the field of Medical Microbiology, following and implementing them on a selective basis to improve technical standards.
• Actively participates in the educational activities and training programs of the department.
• Participates in national and international medical conferences.
• Participates in clinical, basic and translational research projects and publishes papers in accordance with Research 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.
• Undertakes the administrative duties assigned by Head of Section or Chairman.
• Participates in all mandatory departmental activities and serves on Departmental and Hospital committees, as required.
• Participates in self and others’ education, training and development, as applicable.
• Other duties as required, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, but mainly to highlight the current main responsibilities of the post.

Benefits Include:

• Monthly salary paid tax free
• Over 50 Days paid vacation per annum
• Mobilisation / Demobilisation / Vacation flights
• Business Leave and Travel Allowance / Professional Leave
• Fully Furnished Accommodation with Free Utilities (Employees are housed in villas, apartments or housing units) for employee and dependents (spouse and up to 3 school going children)
• Education Allowance (for dependent children)
• End of Service Bonus (Saudi Service Award on Completion of Contract)
• Free Medical Care and Emergency Dental Care

• Seven (7) years of training in specialty or subspecialty plus postgraduate training experience must be equal or to exceed seven (7) years’ experience in the subspecialty.
• Graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of required period of training in speciality and/or subspecialty, with Arab or American Board certification, membership and/or fellowship status in the United States and/or Canada or their equivalent.
• Excellent English language skills