Nephrologist

Nephrology clinic

Location

Hong Kong

Report to

Senior VP, Medical

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate fulfillment of the country's requirements and be duly authorized to practice medicine by the licensing authorities.
• Provide documentation of medical license and proof of liability insurance that will be kept on file in the facility.
• Serve as an active member of the facility Managing Team.
• Attend and participate in meetings within the company as requested.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of country clinical policies and procedures in adherence with the corporate clinical and local MOH required policies.
• Abide by the policies and procedures mandated by all appropriate governmental agencies, Chief Medical Officer (SVP, Medical) and local MOH.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with all clinical policies and procedures.
• Review Medical Staff credentials to ensure compliance with requirements for practice in a dialysis facility.
• Oversee Medical Staff practice and ensure quality care is provided.
• Ensure physician coverage of the facility as required by the Health Minister or other regulation.
• Serve as a liaison with hospitals and other providers of clinical service to patients.
• Review clinical and facility reports to ensure quality and compliance with company policy and all other appropriate regulatory agencies. Reports include, but are not limited to:
• patient outcome data.
• water quality and preventive maintenance.
• equipment maintenance.
• mortality rates.
• infection control.
• medical records.
• Serve as a member of the QA Committee.
• Consult as needed with the Chief Medical Officer and the Corporate Medical Office regarding any medical issues within the country.
• Review reports from the Chief Medical Officer and the Corporate Medical Office to ensure the medical quality is carried out in the country according to company standards.
• Communicate with the Clinic Medical Directors within the country to ensure that:
• Reports and other information from the Chief Medical Officer and the Corporate Medical Office are appropriately disseminated within the country.
• All reports as well as any other required information are submitted to the Chief Medical Officer and the Corporate Medical Office as requested.
• Identify possible medical deficiencies in the country and initiate appropriate measures in cooperation with the Chief Medical Officer and the Corporate Medical Office.
• Ensure implementation of the company education programs and other education initiatives.
• Identify general and specific medical education opportunities in the country and communicate these to the Chief Medical Officer and the Corporate Medical Office.
• Support the companys scientific image and research activities.
• Support and supervise research and promotional activities.
• Participate in decision making related to the use of drugs and medical supplies in the country.
• Support the implementation of country activities aimed at improving clinical efficiency.
• Carry out additional applicable tasks assigned by CM or other management.

Requirements

• Registered physician (MD), and preferably PhD (or similar experience) in the field of medicine.
• Specialization in Nephrology and Internal Medicine.
• Attending or above professional title is plus.
• Certified in BLS and preferably in ACLS.
• 5+ years within the field of nephrology and 5+years working experience in leadership role and management experience.
• Business understanding.
• Good at written and spoken English, and Mandarin will be preferred.
• Computer literate and MS-Office package.