Radiology Consultant

**Position: RADIOLOGY CONSULTANT - KUWAIT**

**Purpose and Scope of the Job**

A physician shall work in Radiology devote his/her best ability to its proper management and provide best service for the patients. The consultant shall provide all services required by Imaging Services in the normal scope of its operations. The consultant shall provide service as per departmental duty rota. Reports to and advises the Diagnostic Imaging Centre -HOD

**Main Duties and Responsibilities/Performance Standards**

1

Ensure implementation of the Ministry of Health regulations, the Hospital Medical

Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and the Department Policy and Guidelines

2

Performs professional duties as a Radiologist or directs the performance of all

function of diagnostic imaging in regard to film interpretation and procedures.

3

Keeps informed as to current developments in the field of radiology and keeps the

service staff up to date on new procedures and techniques through group discussions, lectures and in-service training.

4

Determines which radiological (imaging) and related service procedures are

appropriate to undertake and when new techniques will be utilized. Worked closely with the Chief Technologist, the requirements and actions necessary to assure availability of special equipment and supplies

5

Participates in group conferences with other physicians for the purposes of case

study from a group standpoint and offers opinions from the imaging standpoint

6

Assures the adherence to proper safety precautions, infection control and radiation

precautions for the protection of unit/division personnel and patients.

7

Conduct continuing education meetings for Diagnostic Imaging Services personnel

8

Provide interpretations of all tests performed by Imaging Services within a time frame

established within the department per Medical Administration.

9

Makes recommendations for new or improvements to the equipment being used in

Radiology Department/imaging Services., Contributes in development and/or approval of all policies and procedures. administration and provide instructions as required to the various departments in the form of a continuing education program.

10

Contribute in verification of the qualification and capabilities of all radiological technical personnel as required by Head of DIC Department.

11

Ensure their presence in the hospital while called for on-call duties.

12

Follows established policies and procedures.

13

Attends regularly scheduled meeting for the improvement of patient care services and delivery.

14

Maintains strictest confidentiality

15

Co-ordinates and exercises overall professional control over the activities of Medical

Registrars for ensuring that sound administrative and professional standards of medical practice are maintained.

16

Accept all other additional assignments found necessary by the Head of Department

**Qualifications, Competences and Skills**
- **Education**_

PhD/Royal College/Fellowship/Membership
- **Experience**_

Minimum 7 yrs of experience ,post Fellowship/Membership experience in relevant specialty
- **Licensure**_

Minimum 7 years of experience
- **Language**_

Proficiency in English and Arabic is added value advantage
- **Computer Proficiency**_

Basic computer skills and DIC computer system.
- **Performance Competencies**_

1

Communication
- Speaking, Listening, Writing and Reading Comprehension

2

**Personal Effectiveness**
- Accountability & Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability &Flexibility
- Customer Focus
- Development & Continual Learning
- Ethics & Integrity
- Results Focus & Initiative
- Safety Focus
- Self-Management
- Stress Tolerance & Tact

3

Interaction with Others
- Influencing Others ,Relationship Building, Teamwork & Valuing Diversity

4

Occupational
- Enforcing Laws, Rules, & Regulations, Gaining Voluntary Compliance ,Interviewing Others, Managing Projects or Programs, Mediating Disputes ,Negotiating Agreements, Providing Consultation and Training & Presenting Information
- **Principle Working Relationships and Remarks**_

1

Manager of Clinical Ancillary services ,DIC HOD

2

Chief Radiology technologist, Radiology Nurses, Radiology clerk

3

Patients and relatives, reception staff

**Salary**: QAR35,000.00 - QAR50,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- Are you willing to relocate to KUWAIT?
- Do you hold any Fellowship/Royal College/Membership/ PhD?
- How many years of experience do you have after getting Fellowship/Royal College/Membership/ PhD?
- What is your nationality?
- What is your notice period?
- What is your age?