PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The paediatrician collaborates in improving the quality of paediatric and neonatal services within Chiulo Catholic Mission Hospital and within the peripheral health facilities of the catchment area.

KEY DUTIES

· Collaborate with the clinical management of the hospital to ensure the quality of paediatric, neonatal, and nutritional services

· Provide specialized technical assistance, supervision and monitoring of paediatric and neonatal care at hospital level

· Collaborate in data collection and analysis, monitoring progress and target achievement.

· Participate in hospital monitoring meetings and audits of paediatric and neonatal deaths

· Take part in technical meetings on neonatal and child health at provincial and national level

· Contribute to the development and adaptation of clinical guidelines and protocols

· Support the design and implementation of operational research in the paediatric/neonatal field

· Collaborate with the Area manager in organizing events to disseminate project results, involving institutional partners, donors and stakeholders

· Contribute to the strategy for improving the quality of services at hospital level.

· Participate - for the area of expertise - in the professional training program for the staff involved in the project

· Mentor Italian residents who are included in the JPO (Junior Project Officer) initiative

REQUIREMENTS

· University Degree in Medicine with Specialization or in Paediatrics

· Previous experience of Paediatrics in low income countries; experience and/or expertise in Neonatology will be considered an asset

· Good knowledge of Portuguese

· Adaptability to work and live in rural area

TERMS OF CONTRACT

· Type of contract: collaboration contract

· Salary: TBD according to NGO salary grids and compensation policy (basic salary for the job position, with possible increase based on professional experience and rural area hardship allowance)

· Rest days: 2.5 days for each month of work

· Flight ticket: one return flight at the beginning and end of the collaboration

· Health issues: the NGO provides health insurance and covers vaccination costs

· Visa and permits: the NGO bears the cost and paperwork for visa, work and residence permits

· Accommodation: provided by the NGO, it is generally individual, depending on the logistical situation and the availability of accommodation in the workplace

· Other costs: the NGO covers costs related to housing utilities and internet; food and personal expenses are covered by the worker

· Family policy: where the socio-political context and logistics allow it, international staff may be accompanied by their partner or family. In this case, the NGO provides a salary supplement and guarantees flights, health insurance, visas and permits for dependents and accompanying family members.