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RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Direct  and coordinate activities of pediatric related services  in the clinic/hospital
• Examine children regularly to assess their growth & development
• Examine sick babies to assess general physical condition & treat illness accordingly
• Administer & prescribes drugs based on analysis of examinations ,test reports & findings
•  Provide counseling service
• Performs newborn resuscitation, essential newborn care &/or child with problems & other procedures
• Puts the interest of clients/patients above all other consideration & ensure the confidentiality of all cases
• Examine patients or order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis
• Collect, record& maintain patient information
• Provide consulting services to other health professionals
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioner when necessary
• Examine clients, interpret diagnostic laboratory test, and obtain medial history.
• Analyze records, test results to monitor client conditions and progress and take appropriated action as required.
• Ensure quality of care in place in the clinic/hospital.
• Provide pediatric related training for medical person.
• Instruct and monitor trainees in pediatric related training clinical attachment.
• Coach co-workers how to do procedures
• Determine the kind of medical tools, equipments and medical supplies as needed
• Conduct Supportive Supervision for FGAE service delivery outlets
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Qualification:             MD + Specialization Pediatrics

Work Experience:             3 years Extensive experience in SRH/clinical service provision with 2 of those years of experienced pediatrician will be required.