Paediatrician

Job Requirements

• Medical Degree with specialization in paediatrics
• Minimum of 2 years post-fellowship experience.
• Up to speed knowledge of drugs/medication appropriate for children and their side-effects
• Exquisite knowledge of diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation principles and techniques
• Excellent communications skills
• Valid license to practise medicine
• Ability to evaluate data and information
• Strong team player

Job Responsibilities –

• Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and young children to check and record their health and normal physical development
• Apply medical knowledge and skills to the diagnosis and treatment of children
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history
• Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration
• Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities
• Advise parents on children’s diet, exercise, and disease preventive measures
• Keep updated records of patient’s illnesses, surgeries, or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries etc.)
• Keep abreast of advancements in paediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences