Job Position: Pediatrician


JOB DESCRIPTION

• Diagnose and treat pediatric illnesses and injuries, including managing acute pediatric emergencies and chronic pediatric diseases.
• Conduct well-child consultations, developmental assessments, and monitor growth and developmental milestones.
• Administer immunization programs and develop pediatric clinical protocols and vaccination programs.
• Provide nutritional counseling, preventive healthcare, and educate parents on child health and disease prevention.
• Coordinate referrals to pediatric subspecialists.
• Assist management in developing pediatric inpatient and neonatal services.

Working Condition/Environment

• Can work in multi-cultural and remote environments
• Willing to be relocated and work in Papua New Guinea

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) with specialization in Pediatrics
• Board certification or its equivalent specialist qualification with current BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum of 2-5 years experience in Hospital based pediatric practice, Pediatric emergency medicine and Community child health care programs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with superior clinical judgement and patient-centered care
• High ethical and professional standards
• Strong documentation and reporting skills & high commitment to quality improvement and patient safety
• Proficient in electronic medical records and Microsoft Office application
• Willing to participate in healthcare facility development, accreditation on initiatives and continuous professional education