JOB TITLE; Paediatrician/Neonatologist
JOB LOCATION
Tanzania, Iringa Region, Tosamaganga Hospital
START DATE
September 2017
DURATION
6-12 months
REQUIREMENTS
University Degree in Medicine and Surgery with further specialisation or equivalent title in Paediatrics, Internal Medicine, Tropical Medicine
Good knowledge of written and spoken English
Solid experience in paediatrics. Experience in neonatology and malnutrition will be an asset
Previous experience in paediatrics in Developing Countries
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
Improve the quality of paediatric and neonatal services in Tosamaganga Hospital
Contribute to the strengthening of staff technical skills
KEY DUTIES
The paediatrician is in charge of the Department of Pediatrics, Neonatology Unit and nutritional unit.
The specific tasks will be:
Ensure proper functioning of the Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology Unit
Supervise the malnutrition unit and related data collection activities
Carry out training activities (on-the-job and formal training) of personnel assigned to neonatal and child services
Contribute to the smooth functioning of the information system and to the strategy of quality of services improvement put in place in the hospital
Mentor – as a tutor – a pediatrics intern entered in the Junior Project Officer program