Liberia Pediatrician

The International Rescue Committee is seeking a Pediatrician or a Medical Doctor with a pediatric experience.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

IRC Liberia seeks an experienced pediatrician or clinician with established skill in the care of children to provide in-patient care and training to medical staff at Redemption Hospital, a major public hospital in Paynesville District outside of Monrovia, Liberia. Redemption has an 80 bed pediatric ward and admits over 700 patients a month to its inpatient pediatric ward, neonatal care unit or malnutrition service. IRC has supported Redemption for 18 months and will continue to augment the hospital’s capacity over the next one and a half years. Liberia has one of the highest childhood mortality rates in the world. Under-five mortality approaches 15%. This sobering statistic can be influenced.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and sustain the capacity of Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW) employees to deliver quality health services including patient diagnosis, analysis of laboratory results, patient treatment, rational use of drugs and drug consumption management through regular ward rounds, teaching rounds and formal trainings.

• In coordination with the MOHSW Medical Director and Redemption Hospital Coordinator, ensure thorough supervision and monitoring of hospital medical staff that national protocols for malaria, diarrheal illness, pneumonia, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS are followed by health professionals in the Hospital.

• In coordination with the MOHSW Medical Director and Redemption Hospital Coordinator, supervise medical staff including a clinical manager, physician assistants, registered nurses, and nurse aides.

• In conjunction with the MOHSW Medical Director and Redemption Hospital Coordinator, carry out training needs assessment of medical staff and design a training plan.

• Contribute to shaping the overall IRC health strategy for Redemption Hospital

• Carry out other responsibilities assigned by the Redemption Hospital Coordinator

Requirements:

• Medical Doctor, preferably a pediatrician, with experience in caring for children and in tropical medicine.
• English language (spoken and written) • At least 5 years of international work experience specifically in implementing programs in developing countries and/or refugee settings. • Ability to work in a diverse and challenging setting • Experience in capacity building and mentoring health professionals • Computer literate with knowledge of Word, Power Point and Excel • Understanding, respect and belief in IRC humanitarian values • Independent, flexible, and good natured

Please apply online: www.irc.jobs.org or Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org or http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=7580 .