Pediatrician Supervisor (New born Unit)

Médecins Sans Frontières is recruiting for its Women Hospital in Peshawar:

Paediatrician Supervisor (New born Unit)

Permanent position

Médecins Sans Frontières is a private medical international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

·       Provide new-born care to patients according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, MSF protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the new-born health conditions and sustain the ongoing enhancement of the Women’s Hospital New-born Unit.

·       Manage the team of Medical Officer under his/her direct responsibility

·       Support clinical supervision of the Medical staff in the correct use of MSF neonatal protocols

·       Manage neonates from admission to discharge, ensuring prescription and administration of relevant medical care, supervising isolation of patients and palliative-care, supporting resuscitation, together with linking with families and staff members

·       Supervise and follow up referrals

·       Ensure good communication flow within the team and with the other hospital departments

·       Participate in mortality meetings, medical and project strategy meetings

·       Coordinate trainings for permanent staff in neonatal field

·       Produce monthly activity report and data analysis

·       Increase links with local health authorities

REQUIRED SKILLS

1. Essential (mandatory)
   1. Doctor Degree. FCPS (Pediatrician) cleared, PMDC registered. Preferably neonatologist or General Paediatrician with experience as a supervisor.
   2. Experience in Neonatology
   3. Experience with CPAP
   4. Good clinical skills
   5. Ability to respond quickly in case of emergency
   6. Availability and reachable out of working hours for technical support in remote
   7. Fluent in English, Pashto and Urdu
2. Desirable: Teamwork, Flexibility, Patience, Diplomatic communication, Commitment, Reporting skills, Stress management
3. Previous experience with MSF or other INGO is an asset.

CONDITIONS

WORK LOCATION: Women Hospital – University Town, Peshawar

CONTRACT: Permanent position (1)

SHIFTS: Sitting duty 8AM to 4PM Monday to Friday including during public holidays. Technical calls out of working hours.

PROBABLE START DATE: As soon as possible

APPLICATIONS

The deadline for submitting applications is: 17 November 2019

NB: Only complete applications will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.