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Paediatric Medical Doctor

Johannesburg, Gauteng💼 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 operations)

Builds

High-quality pediatric care services in a field hospital setting

Domain

Humanitarian aid / International development / Paediatrics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

paediatric diagnosis and treatment, ward management, clinical protocol implementation, team leadership and coaching, epidemiological data analysis, antimicrobial stewardship, shift scheduling

Preferred skills

experience in conflict zones, training of junior doctors and paramedical staff, development of clinical guidelines for resource-limited settings

Technologies

MSF protocols, LSK hospital protocols, ABCD assessment approach

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat pediatric patients according to MSF and international standards; manage pediatric wards (GPW, ITFC, PICU, NICU) and ensure quality of care; train and coach local medical staff and PGME trainees; lead department meetings and conduct mortality reviews; coordinate patient transfers and handovers; maintain infection control and hygiene standards; document clinical findings and submit medical reports.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team management responsibilities

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