Pediatrician/ Pediatrics Specialist (On Behalf of Metema General Hospital)

Background and Objective

Under the EU-funded INTEPA project, Medical Teams International (MTI) provides financial support to strengthen the capacity of Metema General Hospital to deliver quality specialized healthcare services to refugees, internally displaced populations, and vulnerable host communities. Through this initiative, Metema General Hospital will employ and deploy a qualified Internal Medicine Specialist to expand access to specialized diagnosis and treatment, improve the quality of patient care, and reduce avoidable referrals to tertiary hospitals.

Job Summary

The Pediatrician will be provide high-quality, comprehensive, and life-saving medical care for infants, children, and adolescents. He/she will diagnose, treat, and manage acute, chronic, and infectious childhood illnesses and provide clinical leadership to the pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) in Metema General Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily clinical rounds in the pediatric ward, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and pediatric outpatient department (OPD) for both refugee and host community children.
• Manage pediatric emergencies, resuscitation, and critical cases in the emergency room and critical care setups.
• Lead the clinical management of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) with medical complications in the Stabilization Center (SC) according to national and WHO protocols.
• Diagnose and manage prevalent childhood illnesses such as severe pneumonia, diarrheal diseases, neonatal sepsis, Malaria, Meningitis, Measles, and HIV/TB exposure.
•  Oversee the NICU, managing premature births, birth asphyxia, neonatal jaundice, and congenital anomalies.
• Provide clinical mentorship and capacity building for pediatrics care staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to national guidelines, patient safety standards, and professional ethics.

Qualifications and Experience

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognized and accredited university.
• Recognized postgraduate specialization in Pediatrics with recognized additional specialization or advanced training in Neonatology, consistent with applicable Ethiopian licensing requirements.
• Valid professional registration and current license to practice in Ethiopia.
• At least 3 years of relevant post-specialization clinical experience in neonatal or newborn care.
• Demonstrated competence in neonatal intensive care, newborn resuscitation, and management of neonatal emergencies.

Other Requirements

• Willingness and flexibility to work at Metema General Hospital.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Commitment to newborn survival, patient safety, professional ethics, and equitable access to specialized care.

Employment and Supervision

The successful candidate will be formally employed and deployed by Metema General Hospital, with financial support provided by MTI through the EU-funded INTEPA project. The specialist will work under the hospital’s established administrative and clinical supervision arrangements.