Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess, diagnose, and manage critically ill pediatric patients.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for children with complex medical conditions.
- Monitor patients’ vital signs, clinical progress, and response to treatment.
- Manage pediatric emergencies and provide advanced life-support interventions within the scope of practice.
- Oversee respiratory support, ventilator management, and other critical care procedures.
- Collaborate with pediatricians, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Communicate with parents and families regarding patients’ conditions, treatment options, and progress.
- Supervise and guide PICU medical staff and support personnel.
- Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with clinical protocols and patient safety standards.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Recognized medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
- Postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics, such as MD/DNB or an equivalent recognized qualification.
- Recognized super-specialty qualification or fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, as required by the relevant licensing authority.
- Valid professional medical license for the country of practice.
- Relevant experience in managing critically ill infants and children.
- Strong clinical judgment, leadership, and emergency management skills.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to patient safety, ethical medical practice, and continuous professional development.