SOS Children’s Villages invites applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility criterion for the below positions of Doctor-Paediatric (Stabilization centre).

Job Title: Temporary Doctor-Paediatric (Stabilization centre) (2 position)

Location: Heliwa-Mogadishu

Job Summary:

The Medical Doctor oversees all activities within the SOS Paediatric Hospital in order to achieve the highest level of medical care possible. The incumbent supervises co-ordinates and oversees the daily work of other medical staff. In addition, s/he maintains a close involvement with patient health-care, and personally attends to more complex cases referred by the nurse.

Direct Supervisor: Doctor in Charge.

Key Area of responsibility:

• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness or disease in infants and children
• Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
• Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems (Moderate &Sever Acute malnutrition), and growth and development concerns.
• Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
• Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
• Monitor patients’ conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, and other medical staff.
• Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.
• Refer patient to medical specialist or another practitioner when necessary.
• Teach medical students about pediatric topics.
• Provide consulting services to other physicians.