Neonatologist/Pediatrician

Neonatologist/Pediatrician Sierra Leone , Kono March 11, 2026 Full Time Application ends: March 25, 2026 Apply Now Apply for this job Email * You accept our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Job Description Job Title: Neonatologist/Pediatrician Work Location: Primarily based in KONO, could also be required to work at other PIH SL sites as necessary Department: Clinical Report to: Medical Director RMNCAH Requisition No: 4722 Line Management NO Position Overview This position is for a board-certified Neonatologist pediatrician who would work as a member of the Pediatrics team and within the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) at Koidu Government Hospital (KGH). This position at PIH is an international position for an experienced Neonatologist who would lead the Neonatal ICU and provide bedside clinical care and services to newborns. The spectrum of work may include critical care for Neonates but also the rest of pediatric population if needed in collaboration with the rest of the team. He or she will work closely with the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and Sanitation on the development and implementation of clinical guidelines, care delivery systems improvement related to neonatal health and neonatal services, medical education initiatives, as well as publishable quality improvement and research studies. This individual will equally work with the PIH-SL clinical leadership team and provide support to the clinical leadership and the broader PIH leadership to advance PIH’s core mission of health systems strengthening in Sierra Leone Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical care and teaching (80%) • Daily round • Provide high-quality clinical care services in the neonatal wards (NICU): Experience in Neonatal critical care, including pre-term babies and newborn complications: 1. Central line catherization (internal jugular, subclavian, femoral and tunneling) for neonates and children 2. Point of care ultrasound and transfontanelle USS for newborn 3. Preliminary echocardiography 4. Proficiency in airway management skills and invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation in neonates. 5. Umbilical vein catheterization in newborn • Work collaboratively with the obstetric/ maternity team and Primary Health Care Units (PHUs), to improve Perinatal care. • Bedside teaching, mentoring and supervision of junior medical and nursing teams working with him/her and will devote time to this activity regularly. • Work with department of clinical education on the development and delivery of a longitudinal didactic curriculum for physicians, nurses and clinical officers, as may be required. • Conduct regular and rigorous case reviews to share experience and good practices • The post holder would undertake educational outreach visits and provide support/advice to other facilities providing any level of health services within Kono region (PHUs) or in Partners in Health supported facilities in Sierra Leone as may be required. • Quality Improvement and Research: Develop and support quality improvement and research initiatives in child health and neonatology, organize mortality/morbidity reviews, review for service utilization data etc. •Optimize patient care through the effective interpretation and use of electronic medical records and other data sources. Leadership and administration (20%) • Lead by example, embodying the values of PIH, including: doing whatever it takes to provide the highest level of service to our patients; treating every member of our organization and community with equal respect and dignity; fostering a sense of generosity and teamwork; and working patiently, yet persistently, to accompany our government partners to achieve our shared goals. • Work with other members of the clinical leadership team in the development and implementation of clinical governance, guidelines and protocols including clinical audit and risk management/patient safety processes, maternal death and surveillance review / perinatal-neonatal death and surveillance review’s weekly/monthly meetings, Infection prevention control, Microbiological and antimicrobial resistance surveillance and response to infectious diseases outbreaks. • Attend leadership meetings within MCOE and KGH with both PIH-SL and MOHS as may be required • Attend weekly Clinical Ops Meetings at KGH • Participate in the effective and appropriate management of resources within the department. • Support systems improvement effort for the pediatrics department Other duties as delegated to you by your line manager that fall within the scope of work and role level. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time, and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder. Education and Work Experience Requirements: • Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with post graduate/residency training in Pediatri