Purpose and Scope of the JobPlans, directs, administers, and supervises activities for all Emergency Medicine patients. Reports to the Head of Department on matters relating to patient care and Emergency Medicine operations.Main Duties and Responsibilities/Performance Standards1Ensures implementation of the Ministry of Health regulations, the Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and the Department Policy and Guidelines.2Responsible for the immediate evaluation and management of patients presenting to the Emergency Medicine; develops effective and high quality patient care plans; refers patients to the appropriate specialists; ensures that patients are stable before transferring them to the proper department; provides instructions for discharge and any relevant paperwork; maintains adequate patient medical records.3Performs all procedures according to the clinical privileges granted to him/her.4Provides direct supervision to the department registrars while maintaining ultimate responsibility for their patients.5Shares responsibility for planning, managing, and coordinating the Emergency Medicine operations and administrative duties.6Maintains the highest professional standard of documentation in line with policies and procedures and internationally accepted standards.7Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of new concepts, procedures, and techniques in emergency medicine.8Participates in providing education and support for all junior staff in the department and supports continuing medical education, providing teaching materials as part of the professional development of the staff.9Participates in relevant committee membership, if assigned.10Maintains the strictest confidentiality standards.11Participates in all other additional assignments found necessary by the Head of Department.Qualifications, Competencies and SkillsEducationPostgraduate training and certification in Emergency Medicine.ExperienceMinimum seven (7) years post-EM certification experience.LicensureValid Kuwait medical license.LanguageFluent in English; working knowledge in Arabic.Computer ProficiencyGood information systems skills (Microsoft Office, electronic health records, Internet).Performance Competencies1Good communication and interpersonal skills.2Knowledge of Required Organizational Practices/patient safety standards.3Command over professional code of ethics, medical bylaws.4Knowledge of evidence-based age and population-specific patient care clinical guidelines accepted by the hospital.5Cultural competency of local populations.6Certified AHA Basic and Advanced Life Support provider.Patient Safety :1Ensures quality and patient safety practices are followed. (Note: Accreditation requirement)2Provides or promotes patient and family-centered care. (Note: Accreditation requirement)3Promotes inclusive health by providing equitable and accessible care to patients and families with special needs. ( Note : Special needs project requirement)Principle Working Relationships and Remarks1Medical administration staff, peers, nurses, clinical ancillary staff, customer service and secretarial staff.
