Job Summary
- Attend and manage acute pediatric cases and emergencies as well as chronic cases and referrals;
- Facilitating inpatient admission and follow-up diagnostics, review and management of patients in the pediatric ward and newborn unit;
- Provide Clinical education to patients and caregivers on common childhood illnesses, childhood immunization and nutrition;
- Provide breastfeeding support and clinical education regarding newborn care for mothers in the postnatal ward;
- Ensure all necessary documentation as required is done in a timely manner and recorded as per the Hospital policies;
- Keep updated patients records in regard to acute or chronic illnesses, surgical procedures and other significant clinical encounters such as allergic conditions;
- Provide supervision to junior doctors through supervised patient reviews and clinical procedures, case presentations and continuous medical education;
- Keep abreast of advancements in Pediatrics’ and best clinical practices by attending seminars, conferences and relevant clinical meetings/CMEs;
- Actively participate in all clinical and administrative activities at departmental and institutional levels such as Hospital clinical committees, clinical drills, audits etc.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Master’s Degree in Pediatrics’ and Child Health from a recognized University;
- A Certificate of Registration from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
- A valid practicing license from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.;
- Valid BLS & ACLS certification;
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, patient and calm.
Interested candidates are invited to send their applications and detailed CV by 12th December 2022 to hr@runeemahospital.org.
