Specialist – ENT

March 18, 2025

Job Description

  • Performs professional duties of an ENT
  • To conduct assessment & re-assessment for all patients in the OPD, on admission, and prior to any procedure.
  • Provides consultation to other physicians when the problems fall into the field of ear, nose, throat, head and neck surgery, and require the attention of a specialist.  This includes diagnosis and treatment if patient’s primary problem is in this field.
  • Completes medical records promptly indicating diagnosis, treatment, and future courses of action.  Records must conform to established requirements.
  • Participates in all group conferences requiring the viewpoint and opinions of this specialty regarding difficult medical cases.
  • Collaborates with other departmental personnel in planning programs integrating the curative and preventive aspects of total patient care.
  • Is responsible for the operation of approved curative-preventive programs as they relative to his particular field.
  •  Daily answers questions concerning irregular work and problems that arise in the group such as handling technical, safety and accident problems.
  • Monitors work of other assigned staff to the Otorhinolaryngology Service for quality, quantity, correctness, etc., demonstrating procedures or recommending additional training as required.
  • Attends staff meetings and participates in in-service activities as requested.
  • Contacts HOD for clarification or to keep him informed of unusual situations or problems encountered and actions taken.
  • Supports Continuous Quality Improvement.
  • Maintains confidentiality regarding patient information and regarding administrative matters of a confidential nature.
  • Evidences dependability in carrying out the commitments and obligations of the position.
  • Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication.
  • Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates respect for them.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of the Department.
  • To follow appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.

Responsibilities

  • Performs professional duties of an ENT
  • To conduct assessment & re-assessment for all patients in the OPD, on admission, and prior to any procedure.
  • Provides consultation to other physicians when the problems fall into the field of ear, nose, throat, head and neck surgery, and require the attention of a specialist.  This includes diagnosis and treatment if patient’s primary problem is in this field.
  • Completes medical records promptly indicating diagnosis, treatment, and future courses of action.  Records must conform to established requirements.
  • Participates in all group conferences requiring the viewpoint and opinions of this specialty regarding difficult medical cases.
  • Collaborates with other departmental personnel in planning programs integrating the curative and preventive aspects of total patient care.
  • Is responsible for the operation of approved curative-preventive programs as they relative to his particular field.
  •  Daily answers questions concerning irregular work and problems that arise in the group such as handling technical, safety and accident problems.
  • Monitors work of other assigned staff to the Otorhinolaryngology Service for quality, quantity, correctness, etc., demonstrating procedures or recommending additional training as required.
  • Attends staff meetings and participates in in-service activities as requested.
  • Contacts HOD for clarification or to keep him informed of unusual situations or problems encountered and actions taken.
  • Supports Continuous Quality Improvement.
  • Maintains confidentiality regarding patient information and regarding administrative matters of a confidential nature.
  • Evidences dependability in carrying out the commitments and obligations of the position.
  • Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication.
  • Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates respect for them.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of the Department.
  • To follow appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an approved medical school plus one year of internship and three years of residency; certification by the American Board of Otorhinolaryngologist or Member of the Royal College of Physicians (or its equivalent).
  • At least three (3) years of practice as an otorhinolagyngologist since certification with two (2) or more years as a licensed specialist