Clinical Ethics Specialist

Mekdam Technical Services

Qualification & Experience:

• Masters degree in Bioethics, Medical Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, or a related field (PhD preferred).
• Clinical background (e.g., nursing, medicine, or allied health) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical ethics, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated experience in ethics consultation, policy development, and education

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide timely and confidential ethics consultations to healthcare providers, staff, and patients/families facing ethical dilemmas.
• Facilitate discussions and mediate conflicts related to patient care, resource allocation, and professional conduct.
• Provide timely and confidential ethics consultations to healthcare providers, staff, and patients/families facing ethical dilemmas
• Collaborate with leadership to develop, review and update ethical policies, guidelines and procedures in alignment with PHCCs mission and values.
• Ensure compliance with national and international ethics standards and regulations
• Design and deliver ethics training Programs for health care providers and staff to enhance their understanding of ethical principles and decision-making frameworks
• Facilitate ethics committee meetings and ensure follow up on recommendations
• Prepare reports on ethics-related activities and outcomes for PHCC leadership

Skills Requirements :

• Strong knowledge of ethical principles, frameworks, and regulations in healthcare
• Excellent communication, mediation, and conflict resolution skills
• Critical thinking and analytical skills to address complex ethical issues
• Proficiency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• High level of integrity, empathy, and professionalism.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.