Sports Cardiologist - Service Level Agreement (SLA)

Role Purpose

Plan, develop and implement strategies and programs for the development of Sports Cardiology specialties / sub- specialties and services. Plan and implement systems and cardiology screening programs for athlete safety and cultivate an ethos for practice of the highest professional and ethical standards. Perform patients in pre-surgical assessment, wards and outpatient clinics as required.

Key Result Areas

• Provide leadership and direction for the hospital`s Cardiology and Sports Cardiology services and professional development including research in collaboration with the Head of Sports Cardiology and Screening.
• Develop and establish the clinical development plans, goals and objectives of the cardiology disciplines within the hospital.
• Work with nominated World Experts in Cardiology and the Coordinator of Athlete Screening to ensure a world class cardiovascular screening program.
• Perform and integrate multi-level specialized cardiac tests and screening for athletes within the Athlete Screening Centre.
• Develop and provide education initiatives aimed at improving the cardiac and overall health of patients / athletes.
• Provide specialist care to inpatients referred to him / her with cardiovascular issues.
• Support the Chief Medical Officer and Chief of Sports Medicine to define the clinical quality management framework and standards of clinical care governing the practice of sports and clinical cardiology medicine and patient / athlete care in the Centre.
• Development and implementation of cardiology education programs within the hospital and the Clubs / Federations.
• Act as a primary resource to the Centre’s Resident Medical Officers and Internists in the care of patients with cardiovascular concerns.
• Provide Cardiology Specialist care at outpatient clinic.
• Work in conjunction with the anesthetists to evaluate patients in the Preadmission Clinic.
• Involvement in the education / strategy development for the emergency management of athletes.
• Provide clinical leadership and direction for the sports cardiology medicine services and professional development.
• Provide guidance and direct input into the development plans and performance management of direct reports to meet the organizational mission and objectives.
• Assume or accept any other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor within the position role and responsibility.

Experience and Education

Demonstrated minimum experience of 12 to15 years in which 4 to 7 years in a similar position, preferably in a similar Industry. Experience in the performance and interpretation of Echocardiograms, Stress ECG and Holter ECG in an athletic population. Experience in the management of cardiac issues in athletes and the provision of medical certificates for professional athletes. Recognized basic medical qualification e.g. MBBS. Qualifications in Cardiology. Fulfil all licensing requirements and relevant medical licensure.

Job Specific Requirements

Good motor functions. A high level of manual dexterity, hand / eye co-ordination and sensory skills. Good degree of physical strength, fitness and stamina. Ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner with diverse groups of professionals and guests of the organization is especially important to the position. Demonstrates willingness and competency to provide clinical leadership and direction for the Centre’s Cardiology services and professional development of staff therein. Ability to work shifts and demonstrable willingness to be placed on a 24-hour callback roster if required. Professionally groomed to project a positive image. Effective communication with excellent verbal and written language skills in English.

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