Consultant in Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Woodston Personnel are seeking a highly qualified Consultant in Pediatric Infectious Diseases to join the pediatric department of a leading hospital in Saudi Arabia. The role involves diagnosing treating and managing complex infectious diseases in infants children and adolescents including rare or resistant infections and contributing to infection prevention education and research within the hospital.

Duties and Responsbilities

• Provide expert consultation and care in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases affecting neonates infants and children

• Develop and implement treatment plans for complex and immunocompromised patients with infectious conditions

• Guide antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention initiatives in coordination with the hospitals infection control team

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including pediatricians intensivists microbiologists and public health personnel

• Participate in the planning and delivery of immunization programs and outbreak response strategies

• Supervise and teach medical students residents and fellows in pediatric infectious diseases

• Engage in quality improvement clinical audit and research activities related to pediatric infectious diseases

• Support the hospitals infection surveillance and control policies

• Attend and participate in departmental meetings case reviews and continuous education programs

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive and may be subject to change in accordance with the needs of the department or hospital.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical expertise in managing a wide range of pediatric infectious diseases including tropical and travelrelated infections

• Excellent diagnostic and problemsolving skills

• Uptodate knowledge of international guidelines on infection control and antimicrobial resistance

• Effective communication and collaboration in a multicultural medical environment

• Commitment to evidencebased care professional development and patient safety

Full time contracts with excellent renumeration and benefits available

Please apply with your CV to register your interest in this role.

• Valid and current medical license or eligibility for licensure in Saudi Arabia

• MUST HAVE postgraduate qualification specialist training as follows: American Board (US) FRCS (Irish UK Canadian Australian or New Zealand) Diplme dtudes Spcialises (DES) / CIS French Board Facharzt (Germany or equivalent) with recognised Subspecialty Certification Accredited Fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases

• Minimum 3 4 years postboard/fellowship experience as a Consultant in Pediatric Infectious Diseases

• Excellent clinical/ technical skills in his/ her specialty.

• Knowledge of Arabic.