Chair of Department - Consultant ENT
The Chair of Department (Consultant ENT) provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for Otolaryngology (ENT) services across SEHA Clinics. The role ensures delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining alignment with DOH, SEHA, and international healthcare standards.
The Chair leads clinical governance, service development, workforce planning, and operational excellence while fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Responsibilities of internal candidates:-
- Leads the Department in implementation of departmental and organizational strategic plans and ensures adherence to policies
- Provides professional and clinical advice to the Chief Medical Officer related to ENT services
- Represents the Department in corporate and management meetings
- Oversees service quality, clinical outcomes, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Supports compliance with DOH, SEHA, and regulatory requirements
- Leads performance management, peer review, and utilization review processes
- Contributes to workforce planning and participates in recruitment and credentialing activities
- Ensures effective communication with consultants and allied health staff
- Oversees departmental budgeting and financial performance
- Manages patient feedback, complaints, and service recovery initiatives
- Promotes patient satisfaction measurement and service improvement
- Delegates duties appropriately and undertakes additional administrative responsibilities
- Maintains active clinical practice within ENT including outpatient, inpatient, and procedural care
- Leads multidisciplinary meetings and care coordination
- Ensures accurate clinical documentation and adherence to best practices
- Promotes audit, clinical data collection, and quality improvement programs
- Ensures incident reporting and patient safety systems are maintained
- Complies with occupational health, safety, infection control, and emergency policies
Required:
- Qualification from Tier 1 or Tier 2
- Certified proof of yearly CME