Specialist Dermatology

To provide specialized services to patients for the diagnosis and management of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases.

3.1 The Dermatologist’s responsibility is mainly in the outpatient department providing
3.2 Consultation services to patients with skin diseases in the Clinic.
3.3 He also provides consultation service to the inpatient services and has admission privileges to admit patients
with skin diseases requiring inpatient care.
3.4 To perform the professional duties of a Dermatologist:
3.5 To perform his duties in the Dermatology outpatient Clinic evaluating patients with skin diseases on a daily basis.
3.6 Provides consultation service to inpatients in dermatology.
3.7 Admit to the hospital patients with skin diseases requiring inpatient services and assume their care.
3.8 Provides on-call emergency coverage for dermatologic emergencies.
3.9 Performs the dermatologic procedures e.g. PUVA therapy, skin biopsy, cryosurgery, electrocautery, chemical
peeling, curettage, excision etc.
3.10 Plans and maintains daily work schedules necessary for required performance of all Department functions,
including leaves of absence, vacations, holiday and weekend schedules, and emergency on-call schedules after
working hours.
3.11 Participates in the monthly hospital meetings

3.12 Participates in Committees as needed.
3.13 Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital
management to comply those requirements
3.14 Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities
3.15 Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures
3.16 Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk
assessments, incident reports
3.17 Comply with Waste management procedures and policies
3.18 Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs
3.19 Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems
4. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
4.1 Work in all shifts as scheduled by Head of the department.
4.2 Monitors clinical and other established indicators to ensure ongoing quality assurance.
4.3 Strictly adheres to organization’s regulations and policies especially those related to infection control, patient
safety, EHSMS, HAAD, JCI and ISO.
4.4 Supports Continuous Quality Improvement and participates and contributes to all the quality assurance
activities of the service.
4.5 Participates and contributes in scheduled in-service training programs like BLS, CNEs, CMEs, In house activities,
conferences or other programs as requested.
4.6 Exercises effective interpersonal skills in dealings with department staff, associates and Management.
4.7 Maintains confidentiality as per the agreement signed.
4.8 Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication.
4.9 Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates respect for
them.
4.10 Carries out other duties when requested by the Head of department.

5.1 Graduation from an approved medical school plus internship.

5.2 Three years residency in Dermatology culminating in procuring a Post Graduate Master’s degree and/or
equivalent Fellowships approved by HAAD.
5.3 Must have HAAD License to practice.
5.4 Three or more year’s exclusive practice of Dermatology since certification.
5.5 English is required to prepare documentation and it is used as the common language to communicate with
different nationalities. Basic knowledge of medical Arabic desirable.
5.6 Must have a thorough knowledge of medical ethics.