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Paediatrician Project Manager for Sierra Leone

PROJECT TITLE: Capacity building for improving access to quality obstetric, neonatal and child care services in Pujehun District

START DATE: January 2013
DURATION: 1 year (extendable)
REQUIREMENTS
- Citizenship of a State of the European Union (requirement essential for administrative issues)
- University Degree in Medicine and Surgery with further specialisation in Paediatrics
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English
- Previous experience in Developing Countries
- Previous experience of management of health cooperation projects will be an asset
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The project aims at
- guaranteeing quality obstetric, neonatal and child services in Pujehun Hospital and health centres
- supporting the overall management of hospital services
- improving technical skills of health staff
KEY DUTIES: The Paediatrician Project Manager will be responsible of overall project activities and human, material and financial resources management.
The specific tasks will be
  • Guarantee the good functioning of Paediatric Ward and the neonatologic component of Delivery Room and Maternity Ward
  • Check Paediatric Ward organization, staff availability, protocols application and health information system in order to improve management
  • Technical Assistance to the Hospital Management Team to improve in particular Obstetric, Neonatal and Child health services, but paying attention to the overall Hospital organization and services
  • Support the practical training and Continuing Medical Education of health staff of the Hospital and of the 5 BEMONC centres of Pujehun District
  • Monitor the availability of materials and drugs in order to improve quality of services and appropriate training in the field of Obstetric, Neonatal and Child health care.
  • Supply essential equipments for operating room safety and resuscitation and assistance of the newborn.
  • Training MCH and maternity staff in Kangaroo Mother Care for low birth weight and pre-term babies
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