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Pediatric Doctor

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Job Title: Pediatric Doctor

Job location: Palestine, Gaza (On-Site)

Reports to: Project Coordinator

 

JOB SUMMARY

 

The Pediatric Doctor will be responsible for providing specialized medical care to children as part of the health and nutrition emergency relief response in Gaza. This includes diagnosing and treating pediatric conditions, performing health assessments, and developing treatment plans. The Pediatric Board Doctor will play a critical role in ensuring the health and well-being of children affected by the recent crisis, with a focus on addressing malnutrition and related health issues.


MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide specialized medical care to children, including diagnosis and treatment of pediatric conditions.
  • Conduct comprehensive health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Monitor and evaluate the health status of children and adjust treatment plans as needed.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, nutritionists, and midwives, to provide comprehensive care.
  • Educate caregivers on child health, nutrition, and preventive care practices.
  • Participate in community outreach and health education activities.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for all pediatric patients.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols.
  • Prepare and submit regular reports on pediatric health activities, progress, and challenges.
  • Participate in training sessions and team meetings as required.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Should have the following skills, education, and experience:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in medical with board certification in Pediatrics.
  • Valid license to practice medicine in Gaza.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in pediatric care, preferably in a community or emergency setting.
  • Strong clinical skills and knowledge of pediatric healthcare practices.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a challenging and potentially high-stress environment.
  • Proficiency in Arabic; knowledge of English is an advantage.
  • Commitment to MedGlobal’s mission and values.
  • Knowledge of local health systems and community resources.
  • Experience working in conflict or post-conflict settings.
  • Ability to train and mentor other healthcare staff and community volunteers.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and under the supervision of project staff.
  • Willingness to engage in fieldwork and outreach activities.

ABOUT MEDGLOBAL

MedGlobal is a global humanitarian non-profit organization providing medical and health education services to people in need, including refugees and displaced persons, in disaster and underserved regions. The organization is composed of medical and public health professionals of diverse backgrounds.

 

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

MedGlobal Code of Conduct reflects the profession’s core set of beliefs and values of care, respect, trust, and integrity. These beliefs and values are fundamental to MedGlobal employees, volunteers, interns, consultants, and contractors to guide their practice and conduct. The Code is organized into categories, as follows:

·       Always act with fairness, honesty, integrity, and openness; respect the opinions of others and treat all with equality and dignity without regard to gender, race, color, creed, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, disability, age, or sexual orientation.

·       Provide a positive and valued experience for those receiving service within and outside MedGlobal.

 

 

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to MedGlobal, which recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work. MedGlobal is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance approach towards any kind of child abuse and exploitation.

 

 

DISCRIMINATION, ABUSE AND HARASSMENT POLICY

MedGlobal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse, harassment (sexual or otherwise), based upon race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status. MedGlobal employees and related personnel must under no circumstances take part in any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse (physical, sexual or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or in any other way infringe the rights of others inside or outside the organization.