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Paediatric Medical Doctor

South Africa💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-01 → 2026-09-21

Core

Provide outpatient and inpatient medical care to pediatric patients in a conflict-affected setting, managing wards including GPW, ITFC, PICU, and NICU while leading a multidisciplinary team.

Role type

Senior IC Paediatric Medical Doctor (Field)

Builds

High-quality pediatric care services in a field hospital setting

Domain

Humanitarian aid / International Medical Services / Pediatrics

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Pediatric diagnosis and treatment, ward management, team leadership and coaching, protocol implementation, antimicrobial stewardship, clinical data reporting, shift management

Preferred skills

Experience in conflict zones, training of junior doctors, interdisciplinary collaboration

Technologies

MSF protocols, LSK hospital protocols, ABCD assessment approach

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat pediatric patients in outpatient and inpatient settings; manage pediatric wards (GPW, ITFC, PICU, NICU) and ensure quality of care; train and coach local medical staff and junior doctors; implement standardized clinical protocols and antimicrobial stewardship; lead department meetings and case reviews; manage shift schedules and staff performance; coordinate patient transfers and handovers.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership

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