Pediatrician

Job Tasks

• Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
• Advise patients, parents or guardians concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
• Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.
• Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
• Provide consulting services to other physicians.
• Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
• Prepare reports for government or management of birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Must have a University Degree in pediatrics or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Must be in active clinical practice since qualification
• At least 2 years working experience

Interested applicants should send their CV’s by 11th May 2015.