MAIN ACTIVITIES

• Ensuring a good management and smooth running of the Paediatric ward and related units (Neonatology, Malnutrition, etc.)
• Supervising and supporting the quality of paediatric/neonatology services, also performing clinical activities.
• Collaborate with other doctors to ensure the smooth running of the hospital in all its components, including on-call guard and night calls.
• Contribute to on-the-job training and formal training of ward staff.
• Collaborate in any operational research and scientific documentation activities.
• Act as a tutor of a resident doctor involved in our Junior Project Officer program (if required).

Requirements

• Degree in Medicine and Specialisation or equivalent qualification in Paediatrics.
• Good knowledge of English, French or Portuguese (depending on the destination country).
• Professional experience in paediatric and/or neonatology field.
• Preferable previous experience – working or volunteering – in fragile or low income countries.
• Ability of adapting skills and competencies to contexts with limited resources and capacity to effectively cooperate with the national staff.
• Availability to stay in the field for 6-12 months.

Do you see yourself in the profile described and would like to collaborate with us? Send your application!