Clinical Pediatric Care
• Provide comprehensive healthcare for children from infancy through adolescence.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions, including respiratory infections, malnutrition, and infectious diseases.
• Respond to pediatric emergencies, including neonatal resuscitation and acute illness management.
Developmental Monitoring
• Assess and monitor the physical, emotional, and developmental milestones of children.
• Provide early detection and intervention for developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral issues.
Parental Education and Support
• Offer guidance to parents and caregivers on child nutrition, growth, hygiene, and preventive care.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to families dealing with chronic illnesses or disabilities in children.
Collaborative Care
• Work closely with other healthcare providers, including nutritionists, psychologists, and social workers, to deliver holistic care for children.
• Participate in public health initiatives aimed at improving child health outcomes in the community.
Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records, including growth charts, vaccination histories, and treatment plans.
• Submit regular reports on pediatric health outcomes to support planning and initiatives.
Training and Mentorship:
• Guide and mentor junior doctors, medical interns, and surgical residents.
• Provide continuing education and training for staff to maintain high standards of surgical care.
Quality Assurance and Compliance:
• Adhere to established treatment protocols, infection control standards, and patient safety guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and hospital audits to enhance surgical services.
Minimum Qualification required:
- Medical degree from a recognized institution and board certification in Pediatrics or relevant specialty.
- Licensed to practice by the Medical Council of South Sudan or similar regulatory authority.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in pediatric care from recognized hospitals.
- Strong ability to build rapport with children and families, demonstrating compassion and patience.
- Expertise in diagnosing and managing pediatric illnesses, including chronic and complex conditions.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Experience in working with NGOS in a fragile context is preferred.
- Personnel management and motivation expertise and experience.
- Excellent work experience in training facilitation and mentoring government staff.
- Demonstrated application of Do No Harm, including understanding of intended and unintended consequences of gender equality and social inclusion interventions, and risk mitigation approaches.
- Understands and is committed to WV’s vision, mission and core values.
- Fluency in English language, Arabic and the local languages is an added advantage