Under general supervision of the MCH Specialty Centre Manager, decides on the need of resuscitation for neo-natal, prescribes procedures and medicine to ensure the health     of babies; provides advice to parents on healthy development and care of new-borns; performs diagnosis on children and performs her/his duties in accordance with accepted standard medical practices and professional code of conduct.

 DUTIES/TASKS

• Examines patients/clients in line with standard medical procedures using various types of diagnostic mechanisms;
• Administers and prescribes drugs based on analysis of examination, test reports and findings and counselling services;
• Performs new born resuscitation, essential new born care, care of new born or child with problem(s) and other procedures;
• Puts the interest of clients / patients above all other considerations and ensures the confidentiality of all cases;
• Ensures the maintenance of a high level standard consistent with available resources.
• Prepares and submits reports, as deemed necessary;
• Participates in training programmes providing clinical updates for health staff;
• Initiates or collaborates in research undertakings;
• Provides specialist advice to the Centre Manager to ensure quality improvement in new born and child care;
• Performs related tasks as required.

 PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualification Requirements

Education

MD with Specialization in Pediatrics

Experience

Two years of relevant experience

Skill attitudes and Attributes

• Awareness of MOH and donors guidelines
• Conscious of government, MSI and MSIE regulations
• Appreciation of the concepts and model of counselling
• Skill in communications and patient handling
• Customer service oriented
• Pro-choice

Number of Position: (01)

Duty Station: Bahirdar MCH

Employment Type: full time

Salary:  As per MSIE Salary Scale