Supports the Assistant Executive Director of Clinical Imaging in delivering the business plan by monitoring clinical imaging’s information systems’ performance, and taking corrective action where necessary.
Acts as the central management lead for projects and/or programs for clinical imaging information systems where required.
Ensure that all clinical imaging information system operations are compliant with prescribed departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and strategic values.
Supervise and coordinate activities of direct subordinates
Consolidate and submit performance reports to Management
Perform other duties as assign
Skills
Essential Education:
Bachelor’s degree in informatics or Bachelor’s degree in any healthcare discipline, and additional post graduate qualifications in a clinical informatics related area.
Essential Experience:
8 years in clinical imaging informatics experience with at least 2 years at a similar level. Must have experience with the planning, implementation, and management of clinical imaging informatics systems in a tertiary hospital and/or academic healthcare environment.
Language Skills:
Advanced English is essential. An English and Arabic speaker is preferred.
Computer Skills:
High level IT skills including Microsoft Office.
The Coordinator of MRI Services is responsible for organizing, coordinating and directing all activities related to MRI services across the HMC imaging sites. The position is also responsible for managing the MRI Appointment Center and Call Center, and associated staffing.
Accountabilities:
Demonstrates knowledge and application of the HMC mission, vision, and values and promotes a positive professional image of the MRI Service, the Medical Imaging Program, and of HMC at all times.
Implements, interprets, and enforces organizational and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Organizes, coordinates and directs all administrative activities related to MRI services; and manages daily operations at the MRI Appointment Center and Call Center, including staff assigned to the center.
In consultation with the Clinical Imaging Manager, Clinical Imaging Administrator, Chair of Clinical Imaging, the Coordinator develops long-term operational and capital equipment plans for MRI, annual operational plans, annual goals and objectives, service improvement strategies, annual targets, performance indicators, and service metrics.
Develops, implements, monitors, and reports on service improvement achievements, annual targets, performance indicators, waiting times, and service metrics.
Responsible for prioritization of patient appointments, (and liaison with Radiologists on clinical prioritization as required) across all MRI units.
Responsible for proactively monitoring and managing waiting times for MRI appointments
Reports monthly (or as requested) on MRI waiting times.
Ensures MRI waiting times remain within benchmark, and escalates issues where required to Senior Clinical Imaging Management.
Proactively initiates waiting time reduction initiatives in collaboration with local Clinical Imaging department management .
Routinely monitors capacity utilization across all MRI units, identifies and minimizes unutilized capacity.
Constantly monitors, identifies and resolves barriers to access across the MRI units, and liaises collaboratively with either local Clinical Imaging Department Management or Corporate Clinical Imaging Management as maybe required.
Ensures procedures are in place to constantly monitor no show patients across all MRI units, ensures Appointment Center staff communicate with no show patients, collect relevant information on no show patients, and identifies and implements solutions to minimize no show occurrences.
In conjunction with the Clinical Imaging Manager, Chief Technologists, and MRI Supervisors, ensure MRI services and the activities of the MRI Appointment Center meet accreditation requirements, with all relevant supporting documentation, policies and procedures in place.
Communicates directly with the MRI Supervisors regarding any operational and service improvement that may be required for MRI Services.
Interacts with hospital department and inpatient wards to ensure effective and streamlined patient services between MRI and other hospital departments.
Maintains accurate records to provide tracking and statistical data on MRI waiting times, performance indicators, and service metrics, providing expert analysis and identification of trends with appropriate recommendations and conclusions.
Ensures Clinical Imaging Information System data completeness and data accuracy is maintained by all staff within the MRI Appointment Center and Call Center, and liaises with relevant Chief Technologists over any departmental staff involved in MRI Services locally.
Identifies and resolves problems related to patient complaints.
Prepares, maintains, and manages the Radiology Information System appointment schedules across all MRI units.
Responsible for maintaining and revising documentation related to MRI appointments, patient preparation sheets, MRI safety screening forms, and related documentation, in consultation with Clinical Imaging leadership where required.
Liaises with MRI Supervisors to ensure the MRI appointment schedule reflects equipment maintenance days or scheduled downtimes.
In conjunction with clinical imaging management, ensures that MRI clinical appropriateness criteria are effectively implemented and utilized by referrers.
In conjunction with clinical imaging management, ensures that relevant sections of the MRI Safety Plan are implemented and monitored for compliance that falls under the jurisdiction of this role.
Performs other related duties as requested by the Clinical Imaging Manager or Clinical Imaging Administrator
Skills
Essential Education:
Bachelor Degree in Radiology Technology or Healthcare related field.
Essential Experience:
5 years’ experience in X-Ray Or Ultrasound Or Nuclear Medicine Or MRI Or CT.
Language:
English and Arabic
Specific/Technical/Functional Competencies:
Demonstrates strong working knowledge of Planning, Organization skills, Clinical Background, Teamwork, and Communication
The Pharmacy Technician – is responsible for assisting pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of drugs, medications, and intravenous admixtures.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
Maintains sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties and reports shortage of materials to supervisor in a timely manner
Assists the pharmacist in preparation and dispensing of medications and ensures that the medications are prepared accurately under the supervision of a pharmacist
Calculates and compounds the ingredients required to prepare extemporaneous preparations under pharmacist supervision
Performs dosage calculations for medication orders and undertakes multiple checks on prepared medications
Complies with local rules and regulations in regard to pharmacy activities, including but not limited to preparation, labeling, and delivery of medication and other pharmaceutical supplies
Follows appropriate procedures for dispensing medication prescriptions, as applicable
Maintains the required records of dispensing medication
Follows proper aseptic technique and intravenous room procedures in preparation of intravenous admixtures
Assists in the inspections of nursing units to ensure safe and secure storage of medications
Operates and maintains pharmaceutical equipment according to policies and procedures
Conducts checks and calibration of equipment as required. Recognizes, reports and advises on discrepancies in performance and initiate remedial action in the light of this information
Ensures that the equipment is used in the correct manner to obtain optimal results
Informs supervisor of equipment malfunction and/or need for repair
Maintains cleanliness of equipment taking into consideration general organization hygienic and sterilization rules and regulations
Participates in the medication distribution process as applicable
Provides drug information and education resources for patients, students, colleagues, medical and nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals
Responds to incidents, adverse drug reactions, medication errors, and report appropriately
Performs shift duties as assigned, including weekends and public holidays
Ensures safe and competent use of equipment, patient appliances and aids in their service area
Reports all incidents and complaints at service level immediately for appropriate action to be taken, as per the organization’s policy
Ensures that medications are stored appropriately and securely and maintains proper storage conditions
Ensures internal and external quality controls as applied in the assigned service area are within the required parameters
Complies with all regulations for environmental safety and infection control, amongst others
Ensures patient confidentiality
Ensures implementation of medication management and use policies and procedures related to their service area
Complies with all regulatory, safety and quality control programs and procedures for their service area as applicable, including but not limited to regulatory, licensing, accreditation standards, organizational policies, and procedures, etc.
Participate in staff meetings, as assigned
Maintains professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or on-line education courses
Keeps abreast of all developments pertaining to pharmaceutical care and other specialty related matters
Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra during this pre-operational phase, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.
Skills
Essential Requirements:
Vocational/Technical Education from an accredited school of Pharmacy
2+ years registered or licensed practice after completion of primary qualification as a Pharmacy Technician
Valid professional Pharmacy Technician Certifications and license in the country of origin
Demonstrated to work in a detail-oriented manner
Extensive knowledge of pharmacological terminology
Great attention to detail and carefulness
Outstanding customer service orientation
Expert in mathematical calculations
Proven ability to follow written instructions and specific directions
Flexibility in managing schedules
Good supply management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Fluency in written and spoken English
Preferred Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician program
Obtain State of Qatar Pharmacy License after onboarding.
Excellent clinical knowledge as it pertains to medication and disease management
Demonstrated ability to work with Pharmacy Information Systems
The Clinical Staff Pharmacist-Inpatient Services provides pharmaceutical services to the hospital’s inpatients through optimizing the use of pharmaceuticals and collaborating with healthcare professionals throughout the organization to provide the highest quality of patient care. She/He proactively intervenes to optimize each patient's therapy and documents the outcome of the intervention provides accurate drug information ensures that pharmaceutical products and services are provided in a timely, safe and cost-effective manner and ensures compliance with current medication management standards. The Clinical Staff Pharmacist is centralized in the Inpatient Pharmacy or in one of the Satellite Pharmacies throughout the hospital.
KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
CLINICAL:
Checks and verifies that medication reconciliation is completed on admission and discharge.
Reviews patients’ medication orders for efficacy and safety, and makes recommendations to providers prescribe if changes are required.
Provides drug information to healthcare professionals, including but not limited to prescribers and nurses.
Performs therapeutic drug level monitoring and make adjustments for ensuring patient safety.
Consults with peers and supervisors when assistance is n needed in choosing the most appropriate drug therapy.
Participates in drug use evaluation and drug protocol management.
Assesses the status of the patient’s health problems and determines whether the prescribed medications are optimally meeting the patient’s needs and goals of care.
Performs Drug-Drug, Drug-Lab, Drug Food, and Drug-Disease Monitoring and offers alternatives when applicable.
Ensures continuity of care between the acute and ambulatory patient care environments.
Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely, as per policy and procedure.
COMPETENCY:
Provides in-service education to Pharmacy and non-pharmacy personnel.
Mentors pharmacy students and pharmacy residents.
Participates in the orientation and training of Pharmacy students, residents and newly hired Pharmacists and Technicians.
Communicates effectively with healthcare professionals, patients and family members where appropriate.
Demonstrates proficiency in the compounding of extemporaneous preparations.
Demonstrates proficiency in aseptic technique during the preparation of sterile pharmaceutical products.
Demonstrates working knowledge of departmental equipment and software where applicable for assigned duties.
Has (or will obtain) certification in Basic Life Support (BLS
Maintains professional competency and skills sufficient to meet the current and future needs of the facility.
MEDICATION SAFETY:
Monitors and reports adverse drug reactions.
Adheres to policies and procedures relating to Medication Safety, and provides suggestions for increasing it.
Supports and participates in the goals of the organization's quality improvement, risk management, and patient safety programs to include (but not limited to) National Patient Safety Goals, Core Measures, and other medication-related Joint Commission International (JCI) initiatives.
OPERATIONAL:
Contributes to the achievement of goals of the department through personal effort and influence over others.
Verifies medication orders for accuracy and clinical appropriateness, checks medications prepared by Pharmacy Technicians for accuracy prior to dispensing and notifies appropriate persons if changes are required.
It provides accurate shift-to-shift communication regarding unsolved situations requiring future action.
Provides professional, courteous customer service to all customer types (patients/family, Nursing, Medical Staff, others).
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT:
Follows established policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
REGULATORY:
Attends annual Continuing Education (CE) as required by law.
Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies.
Complies with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements for a specific practice setting.
In view of the developing and changing needs and opportunities within Sidra during this start-up phase, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.
Skills
Education:
BSc - Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy/BPharm or M.Sc., Master of Science in Pharmacy/MPharm
All degrees must have been obtained from an ACPE accredited college of Pharmacy or equivalent.
Preferably Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (PGDipClinPharm) / Residency or fellowship in a pediatric specialty area
Experience:
3+ years’ experience as a licensed/registered Clinical Staff Pharmacist after graduation from a primary degree in a recognized pediatric/women's hospital in North America or equivalent in UK, Republic of Ireland, EU States, South Africa, Australia or New Zealand.
5+ years’ experience as a licensed/registered Clinical Staff Pharmacist after graduation from a primary degree in a recognized pediatric/women's hospital in the Middle East or GCC or 3+ years of experience after graduating with PharmD
0 years experience as a recent graduate of Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Program at Qatar University.
Preferably with clinical pharmacy experience in a pediatric hospital setting
Certification and Licensure
Licensed in Pharmacy in a country of origin
Obtain State of Qatar Pharmacy License after onboarding
Job Specific Skills and Abilities
Excellent clinical knowledge as it pertains to medication and disease management
Demonstrated ability to work with Pharmacy Information Systems
Job Description
The Research Specialist I performs routine and moderately complex scientific laboratory technical work, selecting and applying laboratory procedures and techniques to assignments with clear, specific objectives. Assignments may require investigation of a number of variables and complex features. He/she works with general supervision. The incumbent is required to exercise judgment in making technical decisions related to delegated tasks and escalating complex issues.
Key Role Accountabilities:
Contributes to the delivery of departmental goals, through personal effort in own work area.
Makes recommendations to the Investigator regarding improvements in methods and processes.
Works under general supervision, performs all routine lab procedures, and associated responsibilities, as dictated by the workload in the rostered area.
Solves moderately complex problems and performs a specific variety of technical assignments within broader projects.
Modifies practices and techniques in routine situations to perform duties, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results.
Contributes to ongoing research projects in the laboratory that include taking measurements and recording observations, collecting, compiling and processing data.
Assists in the procurement of additional/new funding through contributions to technical proposal preparation and/or presentations.
Trains junior lab technical staff in basics of research workflow.
Adheres to lab SOPs and performs quality control checks.
Stays current with literature in ongoing and proposed research projects.
Assesses lab inventory and orders supplies when needed.
Presents novel research and techniques to research group.
Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
Adheres to and promotes Sidra’s Values
In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.
Skills
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
Experience
3+ years of experience in a research laboratory environment.
Job Specific Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated functional knowledge and laboratory experience in the relevant field.
Evidence of ongoing continual development and personal development.
Demonstrated strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of biomedical research, research equipment, and environmental safety and accident prevention measures.
Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Fluency in written and spoken English
1. Provide clinical care including Physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and management of patients in the specialty area and handle the complex cases.
2. Mentor, and oversee Physiotherapists, Technicians and Asst Technician.
3. Responsible for updating personal clinical knowledge and skill in a specialized field and participate in clinical research.
CLINICAL:
1. Manage an individual caseload of patients effectively and efficiently undertaking predominantly complex cases in area of specialty
2. Independently assess, analyze and synthesize complex evaluation data and provide a clinical diagnosis for individual patients to determine their need for physiotherapy intervention within specialty area.
3. Independently formulate a treatment plan in collaboration with patient/family, delivering individual physiotherapy treatment according to evidence-based practice /clinical guidelines
4. Reassess clinical outcomes, to determine the effectiveness of treatment, progress of patient towards goals, and the need for modifying goals and treatment
5. Carries out a comprehensive discharge plan, and collaborates with the other multidisciplinary team members and family when the measurable short and long term goals have been achieved.
6. Provide patient and family education in a timely manner as part of the physiotherapy process.
7. Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care including participation in medical/surgical rounds, clinics, conferences.
8. Maintain patient documentation, records and accurate statistical information to reflect care provided and meet professional standards.
9. Communicate and make recommendations to all relevant disciplines of staff to maximize patient care and promote multidisciplinary team working.
10. Assist in developing clinical guidelines to optimize patient care in the area of specialty.
11. Work independently to provide physiotherapy weekend/holiday and on-call care.
12. Participate in the implementation of HMC and Departmental Policies and Procedures of safety, infection control, and quality improvement.
13. Perform additional duties as assigned.
MANAGERIAL:
1. Delegate appropriate tasks, oversee clinical workload of Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy Technicians and Physiotherapy Aides to maximize efficiency and achieve a desired quality of care.
2. Participate in the Unit and Job Specific Orientation process for new staff in the assigned specialty area
3. Monitor and participate in clinical audit in the assigned specialty area, to support the Physiotherapy Quality Improvement Plan.
Skills
Language Skills: English Language:
Essential Arabic Language:
Preferred Computer Skills:
Basic Computer Skills: Essential
The post holder has responsibility across all the Corporations Dialysis seven facilities for the provision of technical advice on all aspects of dialysis service delivery. In addition the post holder has overall responsibility for the operational delivery of these technical services. In conjunction with the Head of Nephrology and Dialysis the post holder is accountable for the delivery of a safe high quality dialysis service in accordance with HMC’s vision.
Accountability:
Overall strategic and operational management of dialysis equipment and related technology across the Corporation including the provision of expert technical advice t the Head of Nephrology and Dialysis on the acquisition and utilisation of this equipment.
Provision and monitoring of ongoing effective quality assurance programme for of all dialysis equipment ensuring compliance with manufacturers and other relevant performance standards.
Development and provision of an ongoing dialysis equipment preventive maintenance program to ensure minimization of service disruptions due to equipment failure.
Development and testing of Service Continuity Plans in the event of significant equipment failures or external factors leading to massive service disruption such as power failures.
Responsibility for overall technical, service quality through the development and monitoring of standards of practice based on international best practices.
In conjunction with the Head of Nephrology and Dialysis constantly monitor service standards across the Corporations dialysis programmes and develop performance improvement initiatives to constantly drive up standards.
Through the appropriate management structures supervise the day to day operational activities of the technical staff in all dialysis units.to ensure all machines and accessories are prepared, operated and checked to ensure the effective delivery of clinical services.
Provision of training for patients, their families and clinical colleagues, including physicians, in the technical aspects of dialysis care whether it is in a hospital or home dialysis setting.
Provide training and development opportunities for all technical staff in the dialysis service and through the Corporations appraisal processes ensure all staff has the best opportunity for personal and professional development.
To be an integral member of the senior multi-disciplinary clinical team leading the Corporations dialysis service.
Ensure the cost effective use of all resources, both human and material, within the
Corporations technical dialysis services.
Initiate, support and participate in multi-disciplinary research activities within the Nephrology and Dialysis Department.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with all HMC clinical and environmental safety policies and procedures within the technical aspects of the Corporations dialysis service.
Perform other duties as assign.
Skills
Essential Education:
Bachelor Degree in Dialysis Technology OR Bachelor Degree in Science with one year program in Dialysis Technology.
Primary/QCHP License:
Valid Primary license from the country of origin (if applicable) AND should be eligible for license from the Licensing authority in the State of Qatar to practice Healthcare Profession.
Essential Experience:
10 years as Dialysis Technologist out of which 2 years performing supervisory activities
Language Skills:
English intermediate, Arabic (preferable)
Computer Skills:
ICDL, use of MS Office
The Post Doctoral Fellow – Bioinformatics (NGS) post is within a defined project interrogating HLA transcriptomics. The MHC genomic region is highly complex and requires specialized tools for analysis of expression. The role is involved in the use of diverse tools to analyze the different NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) data, in terms of alignment, analysis, and quality control. S/he also performs population genetics and phenotype associations. Advanced bioinformatics skills, a basic understanding of biology as well as statistical knowledge are required. The candidate is expected to work independently, to have the critical thinking, and stay up to date with scientific literature. S/he will also contribute to paper writing and presentation of his/her work internally and internationally.
Conducts bioinformatics analysis on NGS genomics and transcriptomics data from different platforms.
Troubleshoots problems by investigating different methods, being innovative, and staying on top of scientific literature.
Completes the objectives of the project.
Performs statistical analysis and modeling and, if needed, database development.
Documents the analysis is done and results, routinely and accurately, in the form of logs, codes, text, and graphs.
Cultivates relationships with colleagues to widen his knowledge and expertise.
Communicates results/findings to the relevant scientific community via published papers.
Presents ongoing work and findings to colleagues both local and in academic conferences.
Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
Adheres to Sidra’s Values
Skills
Education:
PhD degree in bioinformatics or relevant field
Experience:
Academic research experience with publications in peer-reviewed academic journals and/or conferences.
Experience in NGS data analysis.
Knowledge of bioinformatics tools and biological databases.
Job Specific Skills and Abilities:
Strong skills in programming with R, shell, and Python or Perl.
Experience in working on computer clusters
Knowledgeable in scientific research methods and evaluation of research results, ability to develop and maintain own knowledge and skills at the forefront of field.
