General Paediatrician

JOB SUMMARY

The General Paediatrician will provide comprehensive, evidence-based medical care to newborns, infants, children, and adolescents, with a strong focus on patient safety, preventive healthcare, timely diagnosis, and effective treatment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, child- and family-centred care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES.

Conduct comprehensive pediatric consultations, clinical assessments, diagnosis, and management of patients.

Provide care for common acute and chronic pediatric conditions, including respiratory, gastrointestinal, infectious, nutritional, and developmental disorders.

Assess, stabilise, and manage pediatric emergencies, with appropriate referral or admission.

Monitor growth, development, nutrition, and overall wellbeing, while providing preventive care, immunization, screening, and counselling.

Identify developmental, behavioural, nutritional, and safeguarding concerns and initiate appropriate management or referral.

Order and interpret investigations, develop individualized treatment plans, and ensure effective communication, follow-up, and continuity of care.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, maintain accurate and confidential records, and ensure appropriate referrals.

Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, patient-safety activities, and morbidity and mortality reviews.

Promote rational use of medicines and healthcare resources while maintaining high standards of clinical care.

Participate in continuing professional development, mentoring, and relevant hospital training.

Comply with hospital policies, clinical protocols, ethical and regulatory requirements, and infection-prevention practices.

Maintain professional and respectful relationships with children, parents, caregivers, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

MBChB or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.

MMed. in Paediatrics or an equivalent postgraduate degree from a recognized institution.

Registered with KMPDC as a Specialist Paediatrician.

Valid current Specialist practicing license in General Pediatrics.

Valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent certification is an advantage.

3 to 5 years’ experience in general paediatric practice, preferably in a hospital or multidisciplinary healthcare setting.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic skills, and sound clinical judgment.

Ability to recognise and manage paediatric emergencies effectively.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and parent/caregiver engagement skills.

Compassionate, child-friendly approach with strong teamwork and collaboration.

Commitment to patient safety, quality care, confidentiality, and professionalism