Specialist – Pediatrics

Nakasero Hospital Limited (NHL) is a leading private Hospital based in Kampala. Our mission is to offer patients a superior level of medical care, ensuring access to quality service, provided with compassion at all times. We are looking to fill the positions of Specialists in the area of Pediatrics (1) and Internal Medicine (1), reporting to the Head of Medical Services.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: MMED in Pediatrics or Equivalent from a Recognized University/College

EXPERIENCE: 1 year post qualification (MMED or equivalent)

Must be in active clinical practice since qualification

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage all Pediatrics referrals

• Run regular outpatient clinics in Pediatrics, including reviewing clients in immunization clinics

• Look after in-patients admitted under their care, including those in Neonatal ICU

• Collaborate with other Pediatricians in ensuring 24hr daily coverage of the Department

• Review consults coming from other clinical departments and advise the referring clinicians accordingly

• Assess new-borns in liaison with the obstetricians

• Supervise Medical officers, SHOs and other junior staff under their care

• Conduct regular chart and mortality audits and advise management on how to improve quality of care

• Coordinate CMEs in the department

• Coordinate Multidisciplinary meetings in the Department

• Develop plans for expansion of the services in the department and advise management accordingly.

• Ensure observance of ethical practice in the department

Personal Attributes:

• Must have excellent clinical skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Ready to multitask

• Leadership ability.