Migration Health Physician (Pediatric Specialist) Full Time

CTG overview

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Overview of position

• Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, Head of Office, Project Manager & direct supervision of the National Migration Health Officer, the incumbent will support the mobile neonatal emergency health service delivery, expansion & deployment of all Norway neonatal project in coordination with the Principal Medical Officer (PMO) of the General Hospital, Bama, Emergency Response Coordinator in the LGA & the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) in Maiduguri, S / he shall coordinate specialized care for patients with neonatal critical illnesses. S / he shall provide leadership & guidance in establishing the highest standards of care & ensuring optimal delivery of quality care in line with international best practices. S / he will undertake the below tasks as listed in this TOR.

Role objectives

Clinical:

• Responsible for the overall operation of the neonatal room & provision of life saving healthcare services to neonatal patients in the facility.
• Ensure the smooth running of all the services for all the units related to this project but not limited to reception & counseling, triage, registration, out patient management, treatment, admission in patient management, nursing, referral, discharge, follow up, administrate, laboratory & data management.
• Will work side by side with the PMO of the hospital to ensure an efficient & healthy working relationship for the benefit of the patients.
• Responsible for supervising the facilitation of referrals from the IDP camps & host community via (neo tricycle) ambulance(s) to the pediatric neo room for proper management of neonates.
• Responsible for the clinical care of critically ill neonates admitted to the neo room / SCBU according to generally accepted standards.
• Conduct training for his / her team on basic & emergency neonatal care / management.
• Supervise & maintain detailed reports on each child & document on their progress.
• Manages critical & emergency cases, then refer complicated cases to other specialists the patient might be seeing.
• With strict adherence to the rational drug use & prescribing practice, s / he will prescribe medications that are compatible with a particular patient & their other medication.
• Advice patient’s parents / guardians on any alternative treatment they might be seeking.
• Help the patient to fully recover from their illnesses & have the patient follow up even after they are okay as post recovery treatment is considered important.
• Communicate & cooperate with other colleagues who wish to discuss other pertinent medical problems regarding neonates in other areas of the hospital.
• S / he will be in charge specifically of the ventilatory, circulatory fluid & nutritional therapy concerning the neonates & pediatrics in the ICU.
• Keep abreast of the latest medical information through continuous medical education, formal education & personal professional development.
• Facilitate & make clinical & non clinical documentation & presentations of all admitted neonates & pediatric patients.
• Ensure ethical conduct & professionalism in discharging his / her duties observing & staying up to date with the laws & statutory codes of medical practice.
• Ensures that all cases in need of basic & emergency medical assistance are provided with adequate health services.
• Will be accountable for professional & administrative supervision of the facility.

Administrative:

• Participate in the design & formulation of unit policies, SOPs & clinical pathways.
• Performing other applicable tasks & duties as assigned by the Pediatric Consultant, Chief Medical Officer / National Migration Health Officer.
• Responsible for managing the facility with all the medical supplies.
• Abide by the hospital rules, protocols & standard practices.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned.

Project reporting

• This role will work under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, Head of Office, Project Manager & direct supervision of the National Migration Health Officer.

Key competencies

• Medical doctor (consultant) or senior registrar in pediatrics with a pediatric sub specialty from an accredited academic institution or Nigeria medical & dental council with at least two years of professional work experience.
• A fellowship in pediatrics (consultant) or a senior registrar (membership in pediatrics) practice in Nigeria & with a valid registration license.
• Has hands on experience in the management of various neonatal & pediatric critical care patients, including trauma intensive care, respiratory therapy, ICU / SCBU, nutrition, infectious disease & pulmonary hypertension ICU management.
• Possess general medical knowledge & an understanding of how treatments affect different developmental growth stages.
• Provide basic & advanced neonatal & pediatric life support (certification & abilities) & advanced mechanical ventilation & high frequency oscillatory ventilation management.
• Should be updated on the latest breakthroughs in the field of neonatology & pediatrics.
• Previous work experience with the UN, international organizations & companies would be an advantage preferably within the United Nations or the international humanitarian sector.
• Training / experience in paediatrics is an advantage.
• Good computer literacy & demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Power Point, Word & Share Point.
• Attention to detail & accuracy in handling & reporting data.
• Flexible work schedule & be ready to be engaged on short notice.
• Proven ability to establish & maintain strong working relations with relevant government counterparts, international organizations & private sector entities.
• Is conversant with the norms, culture & religion of the people & can adapt easily, preferably some from that region. Given the stressful nature of Borno’s security situation, which remains fluid & unpredictable & its high interpersonal & communication skills demands, the doctor will need to be able to fit easily into a complex & highly operative team of various cultural backgrounds.
• Fluency in English language is required (oral & written) & working knowledge of the local language like Hausa & Kanuri is an advantage.
• Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.
• Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
• Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.
• Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
• Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
• Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
• Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.

Team management

• This role does not have any team management responsibility.

Further information

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.