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 vital signs, organ function, and responses to treatment.
- Manage pediatric emergencies and provide advanced life-support interventions within the scope of practice.
- Assist with respiratory support, ventilator management, and other pediatric critical care procedures.
- Coordinate with pediatricians, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Communicate with parents and families regarding patients’ conditions, treatment plans, and progress.
- Maintain accurate medical records and clinical documentation.
- Follow infection control procedures, 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 specialist qualification or additional training in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, as required by the relevant licensing authority.
- Valid professional medical license for the country of practice.
- Relevant clinical experience in managing critically ill infants and children is preferred.
- Strong clinical judgment, problem-solving, and emergency management skills.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to ethical medical practice, patient safety, and continuous professional development.