Senior Consultant (Paediatrics and Child Health)

Reference: HRM 72/173/23 - Mbarara RRH

Reports to: Senior Executive Consultant

Qualifications: i. MBChB Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University/Institution. ii. Master of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent qualification from a recognized University/Institution. Experience: At least nine (9) years’ working experience as a Specialist, three (3) of which should be at the level of Consultant (Paediatrics and Child Health) in Government or reputable organization. Other

i. Proven record of research and publications in peer review journal(s) will be an added advantage. ii.

Demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity. iii. Demonstrable ability to coach, mentor and develop staff. Duties and

a) Diagnoses, treats and manages complex paediatric and child health conditions and performs specialised clinical procedures. b) Provides specialised care for children and adolescents, including management of critically ill patients. c) Manages paediatric emergencies and provides specialist guidance in emergency and critical care. d) Ensures efficient and quality delivery of paediatric and child health services. e) Provides technical and professional leadership in the specialty.

f) Supervises, coaches, mentors, appraises and trains Consultants, Associate Consultants, Medical Officers and other health professionals under his/her supervision. g) Plans and coordinates training programmes for health professionals under his/her supervision. h) Teaches Medical Students, postgraduate trainees and other health students. i) Supervises and trains Intern Doctors and postgraduate trainees. j) Provides technical and professional advice to Government and the institution on matters relating to Paediatrics and Child Health. k) Coordinates and manages the referral and counter-referral system for paediatric patients. l) Ensures observance of discipline and the professional Code of Conduct and Ethics by staff under his/her supervision.

m) Plans, coordinates and conducts research in Paediatrics and Child Health. n) Plans and coordinates Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities in the specialty. o) Provides technical guidance on specifications for procurement of specialised equipment, medicines and other logistics required for paediatric services. p) Participates in clinical audits, quality improvement and patient-safety activities. q) Prepare and submits periodic reports. r) Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. Page 8 of 91