Description:
Planning and implementation of integrated preventive-curative medical care programs.
Performs the professional duties of a Pediatric Ophthalmologist.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures Performs Supervises and directs the day-to-day activities of the Pediatric Ophthalmology service.
- Ensures that Ophthalmological care rendered meets Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital standards.
- Participates in the planning and development of professional standards.
- Monitors within established guidelines the quality of care provided. Initiates and participates in the review/study of difficult and special cases.
- Monitors the eye care rendered on a daily basis to ensure that Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital standards are met.
- Keeps informed as to current developments in the field of Pediatric ophthalmology.
- Coordinates and participates in weekly rounds and peer reviews.
- Coordinates with the Medical Director in planning programs, integrating the curative and preventive aspects of total patient care.
- Participates in the implementation of approved curative/preventive programs as they relate to Pediatric Ophthalmology.
- Oversees and monitors and participates in QA programs as requested by the HOD.
- Prepares and submits to the HOD for approval the daily work schedule, weekend
- Schedules, ER on-call schedule after working hours, personal leaves and expat. Vacation.
- Recommends to the HOD Training and/or development programs to be provided for the Staff.
- Participates in the development and maintenance of professional quality standards and makes
- Recommendations to the HOD for improvement of such standards.
- Orients new staff when requested to do so.
- Plans and maintains daily work schedules necessary for the required performance of all Department functions, including leaves of absence, vacations, holiday and weekend schedules, and emergency on-call schedules after working hours.
- Communicates regularly with the Medical Director and other members of the service.
- Supervises correct and efficient use of supplies and equipment provided to cut down on expenditure and eliminate waste.
- Utilizes and monitors to ensure that unit personnel uses supporting services (nursing, operation Support, pathology, radiology etc.) in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
- Assists in the development of improved methods and job simplification of existing procedures, Policies and practices.
- Submits direct charge order requests to the Head of the Department for signature approval.
- Takes an active role in teaching activities provided for nursing and ancillary staff.
- Monitors clinical and other established indicators to ensure ongoing quality assurance.
- Strictly observes the organization’s medical regulations and policies especially those related to infection control, patient safety, patient assessment, and patient care.
- Ensures that all ophthalmologists maintain a professional demeanor at all times.