KING FAISAL SPECIALIST HOSPITAL
AND RESEARCH CENTRE
(General Organization)
JOB DESCRIPTION
BASIC ROLE DETAILS
Job Title
SENIOR SCIENTIST
Site
Group
RESEARCH CENTRE
Job Code
0750
Division
RESEARCH CENTRE
Department
Various
Section
Various
Grade
14
Reporting To
Department Chairman
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Summary
Performs research/technical projects and/or services assigned.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
Develops and directs research projects
Supervises and advises technical in scientific staff assigned to projects
Analyses experimental data and interprets results
Presents progress reports on projects
Communicates scientific results of projects in publications and presentations at local, national and
international level
Facilitates training and education within the unit
Conducts performance evaluation
Reviews manuscripts and research proposals
Manages allotted resources to reach scientific conclusions
Participates in budgetary planning of the department
Practices applicable safety guidelines
Practices Good Research Practice GRP guidelines
Participates in Department/Unit specific and Hospital wide quality improvement plan preferred
Follows all Hospital related policies and procedures
Participates in self and others education, training and development as applicable.
Performs any other related duties as assigned.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education, Experience and Other Requirements
Educations
Doctorate degree (PhD, MD, DDS, and DVM) or equivalent degree in a scientific
discipline relevant to the research field required.
Experience Required
Six (6) years of directly related experience post-doctoral degree including one
year of teaching experience at the associate professorship level. Scientific
productivity must be measured in the form of publications in reputable scientific
journals.
Other Requirements
(Certifications)
Technical Competencies
#
Competency Title
Proficiency Level
Treatment planning and dose calculations
Intermediate
Commissioning of devices
Intermediate
Safety principles and techniques
Intermediate
Communication skills
Advanced
Clinical project
Intermediate
Legal/Ethical And Cost Benefit Issues
Intermediate
Profession enhancement
Intermediate
Peer reviewed record
Intermediate
Teaching and supervision innovation
Intermediate
10
Business understanding
Basic
11
Technical training
Intermediate
12
Business relationship management
Basic
13
Correspondence management
Basic
14
Knowledge in the field of specialty and expertise
Advanced
15
Knowledge of Scientific/Technical processes
Advanced
16
Research Innovation
Advanced
17
Project Management
Advanced
18
Report writing and scientific publications and
presentations
Advanced
19
Supervision, Teaching and Training
Advanced
20
Knowledge of Standards and Guidelines
Advanced
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Functional Planning Skill
Advanced
22
Knowledge of KFSH&RC Policies and Procedures
Advanced
23
Knowledge of Equipment & Technology
Advanced
24
Data Collection / Analysis Skills
Advanced
25
Quality Assurance and Management
Advanced
26
Budgeting and Forecasting
Advanced
27
Ability to generate extramural funds or develop
products and services of value
Advanced
28
Management of the Unit (Section)
Advanced
29
Management of Resources
Advanced
Behavioural Competencies
#
Competency Title
Proficiency Level
Employee Focus
Advanced
Achievement Orientation
Advanced
Process/Quality Focus
Advanced
Patient/Customer Service Orientation
Advanced
Collaboration
Advanced
Drive Change
Advanced
Innovation
Advanced
TO BE FILLED BY JOB EVALUATION AND COMPENSATION STAFF, ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT
Role Categorization
Job Family/Category
Job Sub Category
Ministry of Finance Category
Unified Pay Scale (UPS) Category
(For Saudi only)
Yes
No
UPS Category
Role Documentation
Documented by
Validated by (Division Head)
Sultan Al-Sedairy, PhD
Validated by (HR Management)
Director, Organization Development
Note: Please return the original job description to Organization Development, Job Evaluation and Compensation Section MBC no. 106 (103-3)
Job Title: SENIOR SCIENTIST
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Job Code: 0750
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