Paediatrics Specialist

About the role

Watu Wetu SAS, a medical service provider for businesses and a training centre in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo, is hiring one Paediatrics Specialist (management level, permanent contract). Reporting directly to the Head of the Inpatient Department, the specialist provides high-quality care in the General Paediatrics and Neonatology departments, monitors and supports children from birth to the end of adolescence, and leads quality improvement in these departments.

Key responsibilities

• Manage referred paediatric patients, recommend and initiate treatment, and refer patients to diagnostic, therapeutic and support services.
• Take part in case planning for inpatient and outpatient paediatric cases and guide visits to paediatric departments across Watu Wetu facilities.
• Provide health education and counselling to patients and families, and give recommendations to management on improving paediatric services.
• Ensure staff follow operational procedures and protocols, especially during handovers, transfers and shifts, and document patient handovers and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate, complete and confidential medical records, submit work reports and performance appraisals on time, and keep the Pro-Clin system accurate.
• Organise skills development and continuing medical education (CME) for paediatric staff, set annual KPIs and develop clinical, educational and professional development plans.
• Develop and implement medical management protocols, review SOPs and guidelines, and lead continuous quality improvement and clinical governance plans.

Required profile

• Congolese nationality; fluency in Swahili and proficiency in French, with English knowledge an advantage.
• Registered with the National Medical Council (CNOM).
• Recognised specialist qualification in Paediatrics and at least 15 years of post-qualification experience as a general practitioner, including a minimum of 5 years as a specialist.
• Experience developing paediatric protocols and procedures, managing medical departments or paediatric services, and working in a multicultural environment.

Required skills

• Strong clinical skills and excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent command of MS Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to write reports, manage resources and oversee projects, and handle emergencies and priorities.