About Our Client:
The Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNGHA) in Saudi Arabia is a premier healthcare organization providing high-quality medical care to National Guard soldiers, employees, and their families. MNGHA operates several hospitals and medical cities across the Kingdom, offering specialized services, advanced medical technologies, and comprehensive patient care.
Job Description:
• Responsible for providing specialty occupational therapy advice, assessment and treatment for patients in line
with standards of clinical practice, policies and procedures and accrediting bodies. Coordinate the day-to-day
operational workload within the defined clinical area ensuring effective and efficient patient care and service is
provided.
• Assess the level of intellectual, physical, mental and social development of adult and pediatric patients and
evaluate patient's performance capacity, providing education and training to patients and families of daily living.
Select and use adaptive equipment and therapeutic programs in areas of physical disability, congenital handicaps
and mental dysfunction to assist in normal development patterns.
• Participate in patient home visits prior to discharge to determine supply and capacity needs for function at home.
Take a principal role in providing treatment to VIP's and patients referred from the Business Centre. Contribute
to monitoring and evaluating clinical performance of team areas, supporting team members in making clinical
decisions and ensuring implementation of departmental guidelines.
• Maintain comprehensive written notes on patients' progress for review by other members of the patient care
team. Liaise with medical staff to ensure the role of occupational therapy is integrated across hospital services
and act as lead response for clinical divisions as appropriate. Provide key input in the development of
occupational therapy guidelines, protocol and other programs in the specialty area including the continuous team
in-service program.
• Review and update clinical standards of practice in specialty area ensuring alignment with national and
international regulations and liaise with the Quality Improvement Specialist to develop and monitor clinical
indicators for specialty area to ensure correct delivery of care.
• Comply with the Health Information System procedures utilizing appropriate methods of operation and technical
requirements.
• Coordinate and contribute to the following required departmental activities: (i) Audit Processes, Quality
Improvements and Emergency Training; (ii) Departmental team meetings, senior team meetings and ward
rounds/ward meetings; (iii) Staff management related issues such as monthly peer audit, performance evaluation
and training (including the design and coordination of training programs in the specialty area for assigned staff)
as required.
• Ensure safe and efficient working equipment, reporting faults and problems through the appropriate channels.
• Perform other job related duties.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or related discipline from an accredited institution
Postgraduate education in a specialty area
Board Certified or Licensed Occupational Therapist from the country of origin
Registration with Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in a position-related role, with at least 2 years in the area of specialization.
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Salary & Other Benefits:
As part of the benefits package, MNGHA offers a tax-free salary, along with additional perks such as accommodation, transportation, medical coverage, and bonus schemes upon contract completion.
Benefits of Working in the Middle East:
• Tax-Free Salaries: Most Middle Eastern countries do not impose income tax, allowing employees to enjoy their full earnings.
• Free Flights: Employers offer free annual return flights to the employee's home country.
• Paid Annual Leave: Hospitals often provide ample annual paid leave, allowing employees to enjoy extended breaks and time off.
• Free Medical Care: Healthcare benefits, including access to high-quality medical care, are often provided by employers.
• Accommodation: Hospitals offer free or subsidized housing, reducing living expenses significantly.
• Transport: Hospital provide free or subsidized transport, making commuting more convenient and cost-effective life-style in Saudi Arabia
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