Vacancy title:
Senior Pediatrician

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Health Professionals]

Jobs at:
Rwanda Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (RSOG)

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, June 11 2025

Duty Station:
Rwanda | Kigali | Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 9 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Position Overview

The Pediatrician will play a key part in the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care to infants, children, and adolescents, and in the support of teaching and educational development of medical trainees. The position involves overseeing the entire scope of pediatric clinical services, including emergency services, with a focus on ensuring adherence to hospital procedures and safety standards. The Pediatrician will additionally support the education mission of the institution actively through supervision and mentoring of OBGYN residents and medical students who are on pediatrics rotation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Care:

• Providing a full spectrum of pediatrics services
• Managing emergency cases related to Pediatrics
• Supporting residents and medical students in their clinical rotations in the pediatric department.
• Ensuring patient safety and quality of care according to hospital protocols and standards.
• Participating in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 care for pediatrics emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality clinical services in the respective field.

Teaching:

• Supervising and mentoring residents and students during their rotations in the pediatrics department, providing feedback and evaluation of their performance.
• Encouraging professional collaboration between pediatrics and OBGYN departments
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in the field to provide current knowledge and skills to learners.
• Provide relevant lectures and practical training to residents, utilizing innovative teaching methodologies to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the field.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to residents during their attachment in their area of services.
• Contribute to community outreach programs and initiatives, leveraging expertise to address healthcare challenges and improve overall health services in local communities.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Medical Degree (MD) with specialization in Pediatrics from a recognized institution; additional certification in Pediatric sub-specialties is an advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years of post-specialization clinical experience in pediatric care, preferably within hospital settings or specialized health programs.
• Proven clinical expertise in managing a broad range of pediatric conditions, including emergency and critical care cases.
• Strong teaching and mentorship abilities, with experience supervising medical students and residents.
•  Excellent communication skills in both English and Kinyarwanda (French proficiency is an asset).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced clinical environment.
•  Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to quality improvement in patient care.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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