Consultant Emergency Medicine

Position Summary

A leading hospital in the Eastern Province is seeking a Consultant in Emergency Medicine to strengthen acute care capacity, trauma response, and operational performance within a high-volume Emergency Department.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in:

• Managing high-acuity cases

• Optimizing patient flow

• Supporting accreditation readiness

• Reducing ED overcrowding risk

• Enhancing clinical governance standards

This role is ideal for a Western-trained Consultant experienced in structured emergency systems.

Clinical Scope

• Manage adult and pediatric emergency presentations.

• Lead resuscitations and trauma activations.

• Supervise acute cardiac, stroke, sepsis, and polytrauma cases.

• Participate in mass casualty preparedness protocols.

• Coordinate with ICU, Surgery, and Cardiology teams.

• Oversee triage quality and rapid decision-making pathways.

• Ensure documentation compliance with Saudi regulatory standards.

Department Expectations

• Support ED efficiency KPIs (door-to-doctor time, admission turnaround).

• Contribute to protocol development aligned with international standards.

• Participate in JCI / CBAHI accreditation initiatives.

• Mentor junior physicians and residents.

• Lead M&M reviews and quality audits.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent).

• Board Certification in Emergency Medicine.

• Western Board preferred (ABEM, CCT UK, RCPSC, Australian, etc.).

• Minimum 3–5 years post-board Consultant experience.

• ATLS, ACLS, PALS certified.

• Eligible for Consultant classification with
  Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).

• Experience in high-volume ED (>60,000 visits annually preferred).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive tax-free Consultant salary.

• Performance incentives (where applicable).

• Family medical insurance.

• Paid annual leave.

• CME allowance.

• Relocation and licensing support.

• Housing allowance or provided accommodation.

About the Eastern Region

The Eastern Province offers:

• Access to major cities such as Dammam, Al Khobar, and Dhahran

• Strong expatriate communities

• High-end residential compounds

• Proximity to Bahrain

• Major industrial and oil-sector–driven healthcare demand

Hospitals in this region frequently face surge pressure due to industrial and population density factors.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Calm under high-acuity pressure.

• Strong leadership in chaotic clinical environments.

• Comfortable with operational accountability.

• Experienced in accreditation-driven systems.