Specialist Paediatrician

Detailed Description

• • Recognize and manage clinical risks in acute cases, resuscitate and stabilize as per patient condition and in line with PHCC guidelines and protocols
  • Carry out a comprehensive history (physical and mental), examination, and investigation of individual.
  • Performs a thorough physical and mental state assessment and examination
  • Discuss with parents/carer the need and appropriateness of complex investigation and gain consent
  • Establish a diagnosis using advanced clinical reasoning, experience, and local knowledge of epidemiology
  • Communicate in complex situations while being culturally and emotionally sensitive.
  • Update and maintain an accurate patient’s health record
  • Carry out opportunistic screening for long term conditions risk factors and early signs of disease.
  • Respond appropriately to emergencies presenting at the health center as per protocol and in collaboration with the lead clinician
  • Prescribe medication and/or administer treatment/therapy to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury
  • Adhere to the principles of safe prescribing, utilize PHCC’s electronic prescribing system and tools, discuss with patient the multiple options available and keep accurate record of medication prescribed
  • Manage patients’ long-term conditions (chronic diseases) according to their needs and ability and as per PHCC guidelines and protocols
  • Refer patients appropriately to specialists in PHCC or to other providers if their need exceeds the range or specialism of services provided in PHCC
  • Provide additional services or enhanced services to the patient within the post holder’s clinical competence
  • Provide appropriate health promotion and preventative healthcare advice to parents/carer of the patient and utilize advance counselling skills to influence behavior, wherever necessary.
  • Interpret and explain complex facts regarding patient’s condition in simple easy to understand language while being aware of level of understanding, disabilities and learning difficulties
  • Maintain high standards of professional integrity and respect for others in all dealings with service users, colleagues, other professionals, and members of the public
  • Support health center management in promoting good internal and external communications and where required acts as the lead spokesperson.
  • Practice as per PHCC’s policies and procedures regarding quality, safety, and infection control
  • Undertake any appropriate duties or responsibilities (as directed) regarding the development of QI, Safety, and IC requirements, and similar programs. Keep up to date with advances in medicine and clinical practice.
  • Attend appropriate professional training courses/conferences/meetings in consultation with health center manager and the training department
  • Participate in annual appraisal and when implemented fulfil the criteria for revalidation. Guide all medical and clinical staff and provide adequate and appropriate supervision and mentoring
  • Participate in teaching and training of doctors and other healthcare professionals
  • Involve in the development of training programs and CPDs for the profession

Job Requirements

• Primary medical degree from a recognized medical school. Board certification or equivalent in Pediatrics/Child Health.
• Specialist Training in a recognized training scheme

ILS course Certificate.

DHP Specialist License

The candidate must have the required experience in line with DHP & PHCC requirements, based on the country of obtaining the respective qualification, as per the approved qualification list