Chair of Department - Consultant Orthopedic Surgery

The Chair of Department (Consultant Orthopedics) provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for Orthopedic services across SEHA Clinics.

The role ensures excellence in musculoskeletal care, surgical quality, and patient outcomes while aligning with DOH, SEHA, and international standards.

The Chair supports service growth, innovation, workforce planning, and operational efficiency while fostering a culture of safety and evidence-based practice

Leads the Department in implementation of departmental and organizational strategic plans and ensures adherence to policies

Provides professional and clinical advice to the Chief Medical Officer related to Orthopedics services

Represents the Department in corporate and management meetings

Oversees service quality, clinical outcomes, and continuous improvement initiatives

Supports compliance with DOH, SEHA, and regulatory requirements

Leads performance management, peer review, and utilization review processes

Contributes to workforce planning and participates in recruitment and credentialing activities

Ensures effective communication with consultants and allied health staff

Oversees departmental budgeting and financial performance

Manages patient feedback, complaints, and service recovery initiatives

Promotes patient satisfaction measurement and service improvement

Delegates duties appropriately and undertakes additional administrative responsibilities

Maintains active clinical practice within Orthopedics including outpatient, inpatient, and procedural care

Leads multidisciplinary meetings and care coordination

Ensures accurate clinical documentation and adherence to best practices

Promotes audit, clinical data collection, and quality improvement programs

Ensures incident reporting and patient safety systems are maintained

Complies with occupational health, safety, infection control, and emergency policies