Pediatrician

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the MCH Specialty Centre Manager, decides on the need of resuscitation for neo-natal, prescribes procedures and medicine to ensure the health         of babies; provides advice to parents on healthy development and care of new-borns; performs diagnosis on children and performs her/his duties in accordance with accepted standard medical practices and professional code of conduct.

DUTIES/TASKS

• Examines patients/clients in line with standard medical procedures using various types of diagnostic mechanisms;
• Administers and prescribes drugs based on analysis of examination, test reports and findings and counselling services;
• Performs new born resuscitation, essential new born care, care of new born or child with problem(s) and other procedures;
• Puts the interest of clients / patients above all other considerations and ensures the confidentiality of all cases;
• Ensures the maintenance of a high level standard consistent with available resources.
• Prepares and submits reports, as deemed necessary;
• Participates in training programmes providing clinical updates for health staff;
• Initiates or collaborates in research undertakings;
• Provides specialist advice to the Centre Manager to ensure quality improvement in new born and child care;
• Performs related tasks as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualification Requirements

Education

• MD with Specialization in Pediatrics

Experience

• Two years of relevant experience

Skill attitudes and Attributes

• Awareness of MOH and donors guidelines
• Conscious of government, MSI and MSIE regulations
• Appreciation of the concepts and model of counselling
• Skill in communications and patient handling
• Customer service oriented
• Pro-choice

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualification Requirements

Education

•        Druggist/Diploma in pharmacy

Experience

Three years of experience as druggist store-keeper, supply chain management experience, procurement and logistic experience and/or warehouse management experience are preferred

Women are encouraged to apply                                  

Skills, Attitudes and Attributes

• Proactive, responsive and self-starter
• Flexible for working hours
• Team work and problem solver
• Task master and active in chasing peoples
• Good Customer handling and awareness of quality care;
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical products and handling,
• Awareness of EFDA, MOH and donors guideline;
• Strong oral and written communication;
• Experience in the usage of computers, MS office and inventory software packages.
• Pro-Choice