Dermatology

Job Description

The Registrar – Dermatology is a physician in advanced specialty training who delivers comprehensive dermatological care through in-person and telemedicine platforms. The role involves managing acute, chronic, and complex skin conditions, supporting clinical governance, mentoring junior staff when required, and contributing to high-quality, patient-centred dermatology services under consultant supervision

Virtual Patient Consultations and clinical Management:
• Conduct virtual dermatology consultation for adult and paediatric patients.
• Diagnose and manage common and complex dermatological conditions (e.g. eczema, psoriasis, infection, hair and nail disorder)
• Manage dermatological emergencies and red flag conditions, escalating accordingly. •
Develop and adjust individualize treatment plans, including topical and systemic therapies.
• Ensure safe prescribing and monitoring of dermatological medication. •
Document consultations accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Coordinate follow up care and referrals when needed.

Quality Assurance, Patient Safety, and Compliance:
• Adhere to dermatology clinical guidelines, ethical standards and telehealth regulations •
Ensure patient safety in all clinical interactions, including medication counselling and adverse effect monitoring.
• Report patient safety incident and near misses to the Quality department. •
Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives and guidelines update.

Professional Development and Teaching:
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in general dermatology.
• Attend CME, workshops and conferences. •
Participate in case discussion and academic activity. •
Support teaching and supervision of junior doctors when required.

Telehealth Platform Proficiency and Digital Care Delivery:
• Utilize teledermatology platform for video, image based, and synchronous consultation. •
Ensure high-quality dermatologic assessment using clinical images and patient- reported data.
• Maintaine accurate, secure digital records in compliance with data privacy regulations. •
Collabrate with IT reams to optimize teledermatology workflows.

Patient Experience and Satisfaction:
• Communicate diagnoses and management plans clearly and empathetically.
• Provide counselling on disease course, treatment expectations and skin care. •
Address patient concerns and feedback promptly. •
Promote adherence to treatment plans and follow up schedules.

Multidisciplinary and Consultant Collaboration:
• Collaborate with consultants, primary care physicians, pharmacist and allied health professionals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions when required.
• Coordinate care for patients with systemic or complex dermatologic conditions.

Skills

Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Completion of dermatology residency/fellowship training.
• Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) classification and registration as Registrar – Dermatology.
• Strong clinical judgment and dermatology diagnostic skills.
• Experience in teledermatology is preferred.
• Proficiency in EMR systems and digital health platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement

Education

Medicine & Surgery