Southwest State Of Somalia (SWS), based in Baidoa, is looking for an experienced Pediatric Doctor to fill an open position. The role requires a skilled individual with 3 - 4 years of experience in Health/wash or a related field. Submit your application by Nov, 11 to be considered for this role.
Ministry
of Health
Southwest
State
Ministry
history
South
West
State
of
Somalia
(SWS)
was
formed
late
of
2014
in
Baidoa
district
of
southwest
interim
capital
city,
the
Administration
context
consists
of
the
following
regions:
Bay,
Bakool
and
Lower Shabelle
under these regions are
18
districts that hosts around 4.3 million
population-based
article
17
&
13
ACT
of
the
southwest
constitution.
the
first
minister
of
health
was nominated on 20th January -2015 with some key cabinets of South West State which
the
main
office
for
the
Ministry
is
located
in
Baidoa.
Ministry
of
health
organogram
indicates
that has been formulated for 6 operational departments and
28
sections leaded by the
Director general, Ministry of health in partnership with International and UN organization is
now management more than
4,234
Health staff across the state to strength the health
system in
the Ministry
and
across
the
entire
health
performance
in
the
state.
Job Summary
Pediatric Doctor oversees all activities within the SOS Hospital pediatric department in Baidoa district hospital in order to achieve the highest level of pediatric care possible. The incumbent supervises, coordinates and oversees the daily work of other pediatric staff. In addition, s/he maintains a close involvement with treatment and personally attends to more complex cases referred by other doctors & nurses.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical Leadership and Service Delivery
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Lead the Pediatric, Neonatal and Stabilization Centre, Kala-azar departments, ensuring timely, safe, equitable and high-quality patient care.
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Assess, diagnose, treat and monitor pediatric and neonatal patients, including critically ill children and cases of severe acute malnutrition with medical complications.
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Ensure consistent application of MoH clinical protocols, national treatment guidelines and applicable SOS policies.
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Oversee admission, clinical assessment, investigations, treatment, follow-up, discharge planning and timely referral of patients.
Quality Assurance and Patient Safety
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Implement infection prevention and control (IPC), patient safety, safeguarding, confidentiality and respectful care standards.
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Lead newborn and child mortality reviews, clinical audits and corrective actions to improve patient outcomes.
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Ensure accurate medical records, timely review of laboratory results, complete discharge summaries and close monitoring of critically ill patients.
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Monitor clinical performance, waiting times and service quality, and implement continuous quality improvement actions.
Staff Supervision and Capacity Building
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Supervise, assign duties to, mentor and evaluate medical and nursing staff across the three departments.
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Provide on-the-job training and clinical mentorship on pediatric and neonatal case management, emergency care and treatment guidelines.
Departmental Management and Coordination
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Ensure adequate availability, appropriate use and maintenance of medicines, consumables, medical equipment and departmental facilities.
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Coordinate closely with the Hospital Director and other hospital departments on clinical operations, referrals, staffing and service delivery challenges.
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Participate in departmental meetings, supportive supervision and performance reviews, and follow up on agreed actions.
Reporting, Health Education and Emergency Response
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Prepare and submit accurate, timely departmental service statistics, clinical reports and other required documentation.
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Promote caregiver education on child health, nutrition, disease prevention, treatment adherence and timely care-seeking.
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Support emergency preparedness, outbreak response and continuity of pediatric and neonatal services during emergencies.
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Perform other relevant duties assigned by the Hospital Director, consistent with the position and professional scope of practice.
About Baidoa
Baidoa is the interim capital of the South West State of Somalia. The city is strategically important for humanitarian operations and has a significant presence of international and local organizations working on food security, health, and livelihood programs. It offers opportunities for professionals in the humanitarian and development sectors.
Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Biyaha & Nadaafadda • Shaqo Baydhabo • Caafimaad & Nadaafadda • Caafimaad • Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda