Specialist - Oncology

Overview

Responsibilities

• Performs all functions and duties of an oncological surgeon and general surgeon provides expert medical care for ambulatory and hospitalized patients, including pre- and post-operative cases and such surgical procedures as are within incumbent's competence.
• Provides consultation services to physicians and other surgeons and other specialists if and when required.
• Assumes after-hours responsibilities for the care of assigned surgical cases and makes daily rounds for those hospitalized.
• Orders diagnostic laboratory studies and X-ray examinations, determining the diagnosis and prescribing applicable therapy.
• Determines the eligibility of patients for admission.
• Adheres to the By-laws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Department and assures that work performed is in keeping with the established standards of the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Hospitals.
• Consults with anesthesiologist on the choice of anesthesia to be used.
• Participates in and contributes to in-service activities such as lectures, conferences and rounds.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance activities of the Service (morbidity and mortality reviews, peer review activities etc.).
• 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