Médecins Sans Frontières is recruiting a Paediatrician Supervisor for the NBU of Peshawar Women's Hospital.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provide new-born care to patients according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, MSF protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the new-born health conditions and sustain the ongoing enhancement of the Peshawar Women’s Hospital New-born Unit.

• Manage the team of MO under his/her direct responsibility, supervising their performance, organizing and scheduling shifts and rotations in collaboration with the HR department and the Hospital Manager
• Support clinical supervision of the Medical staff in the correct use of MSF neonatal protocols
• Manage neonates from admission to discharge, ensuring prescription and administration of relevant medical care, supervising isolation of patients and palliative-care, supporting resuscitation, together with linking with families and staff members
• Supervise and follow up referrals
• Ensure good communication flow within the team and with the other hospital departments
• Participate in mortality meetings, medical and project strategy meetings, etc.
• Coordinate trainings for permanent and visiting medical staff in neonatal field
• Support other MSF projects with regular visits for trainings and technical supervision
• Produce monthly activity report and data analysis
• Increase links with local health authorities
• Ensure good relations with MOH colleagues and other partners for networking and potential for shared training and development 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND CONDITIONS

• Post graduate qualification in paediatrics including MRCP, FCPS, MCPS or equivalent, registered with PMDC
• Preferably neonatologist or General Paediatrician with an interest/experience in Neonatology
• Knowledge of WHO and/or national new-born protocols
• Previous experience in supervision
• Previous experience with CPAP
• Ability to respond quickly in case of emergency
• Previous experience with MSF would be an asset
• Fluent in English and Urdu (Pashto is desirable)
• Good clinical skills, Teamwork, Flexibility, Patience, Diplomatic communication, Commitment, Reporting skills, Stress management

WORK LOCATION:      Peshawar

CONTRACT:                 Permanent

START DATE:              May 2019

APPLICATIONS

Interested candidates must submit their applications, including Motivation Letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV), professional references and copies of their qualifications .

Deadline for submitting applications: 1 May 2019

Only shortlisted qualified candidates will be contacted for test and interview

Médecins Sans Frontières is a private medical international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.