Pediatrician
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Job Overview

We are seeking a qualified and licensed Pediatrician to examine and work with children with exceptional attention. 

As a Pediatrician, your responsibilities include to provide primary medical care to the patients and respond to pediatric emergencies in an effective manner. You should also check the infants and children thoroughly well and utilize your expertise to provide the best treatment possible.

You will ensure that your patients receive quality care. You should be very patient and careful to gain the trust of your patients and their parents. 

If you are suitable for the Pediatrician work position, then do apply. We look forward to meeting you.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental, physical and emotional care while examining the children and infants

• Perform regular checkups of little patients to examine their development and health issues.

• Prescribe appropriate medication to the patients.

• Counsel children of all ages and their parents about hygiene, medication and other precautions.

• Recommend and manage medication, treatment, vaccinations, and additional specialized medical care to prevent or treat diseases, injuries, and illnesses.

• Suggest and educate patients and their parents in regards to activity, diet, hygiene and other disease prevention methods.

• Conduct the desired tests required to diagnose the issue.

• Maintain records of patient’s illness, surgeries or medical episodes (allergies, shocks, injuries, etc).

• Provide detailed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patient’s medical history.

• Refer to specialists if the child needs expert care to diagnose and treat.

• Conduct quality checks within the clinic or hospital.

• Attend conferences and seminars for advancements in pediatrics.

 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pediatrician or Doctor of Medical school with a specialization in Pediatrics.

• Proven +2 years of work experience as a Pediatrician or a similar role in Healthcare.

• A valid certified license to practice medicine.

• Excellent knowledge of treatment and rehabilitation techniques and principles.

• Outstanding knowledge of drugs appropriate for children/infants and their side effects.

• Excellent diagnostic abilities.

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

• Patient and calm listener.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Strong problem-solving abilities.