African Union Recruitment for Specialist - Pediatrician

African Union Recruitment for Specialist – Pediatrician – Apply. African union is now inviting applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Specialist – Pediatrician. Check below for how to apply and the requirements.

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous, and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Specialist – Pediatrician

Requisition ID: 1547
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Head of Division, Clinical Services
Directorate/Department: Medical and Health Services
Division: Clinical Services
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 1
Job Grade: P4
Contract Type: Regular

Job Description

To provide technical medical consultations, diagnosis and treatment for MHSD infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents to achieve AU goals and objectives

Job Roles / Responsibilities

Provides technical and intellectual support in the management of various partnerships relevant for the division and directorate;
Identifies best practices and monitors the effectiveness of the Division/Directorate’s support to AU;
Contributes to the development of the departmental strategies and business continuity plan and participates in/ensures their implementation
Involved in negotiations;
Fosters and ensures implementation of large-scale and long-term initiatives related to strategic partnerships;
Supports the organization of thematic networks, consultations and meetings on development cooperation and international relations;
Develops training materials and provide necessary training and support to Organization Units;
Provides technical resource allocation and policy guidance on matters relating to the system -Implementation projects and maintenance.

Other Roles

Provides routine and emergency consultation, investigations and treatment for MHSD infants, toddlers, children and adolescents.
Refers clients, when necessary to appropriate medical specialists locally or abroad and follows up on their management.
Trains teach and supervise junior staff during their orientations to familiarize them with medical delivery systems in primary healthcare settings at the AUC-MHSD.
Quantifies and forecasts requirements of supplies and equipment for procurement and submit on time to the supervisor.
Participates in the AU Medical Board in determining the necessity for medical evacuations, prepares the clinical information, and presents same to the Medical Board for clearance.
Provides support for the management of the evacuation process, monitors the progress of the evacuees, and facilitates their return.
Examines diagnoses and treats disease, abnormalities, injuries, and dysfunctional disorders in children.
Monitors vaccination programs in all developmental stages in close collaboration with parents.
Performs preventive and curative interventions in Internal Medicine, including immunizations, and screening for communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Conducts a series of tests and checks to assess patient health, ranging from ear, nose, and throat examinations to reflex, pulmonary, and respiratory tests.
Monitors vaccination programs throughout their different developmental stages in close collaboration with parents.
Prepares SOPs for the management of priority medical conditions and procedures; and ensures that these are followed.
Performs ward rounds regularly on all admitted patients and provide high-level input into their management.
Contributes to training programs and workshops for continuous medical education at the Medical and Health Services Directorate; including mentoring, regular training and support for clinical attachés.
Participates in the MHSD on-call duty and 24-hour MHSD coverage roster.
Undertakes evaluation of services for clients and make recommendations for improvement where necessary.
Participates in the development and delivery of health promotion and disease prevention.
Performs any other relevant duties assigned by the immediate Supervisor.

Requirements For the Job

Interested persons should possess the following:

MD, BMBCh or MBBS Degree, with ten (10) years post-qualification experience with clinical specialization in pediatrics internal medicine (Fellowship of the Regional College of Physicians or equivalent) which 6 years should be Expert/specialist level and 3 years at supervisory level.
Must be licensed to practice medicine as a pediatrician in his/her home country or country of residence, as at the time of application.
Experience as head of a clinical unit, section, service or department will be an advantage.
Additional qualifications in any of the sub-specialties in Internal Medicine will be an added advantage.
Must currently be working in a clinical role.
At least eight (08) years of clinical practice in a tertiary-level government hospital, private practice or International Organization (as a Medical Doctor), including at least five (5) years as a pediatrician.

Required Skills:

Leadership and Management Skills
Knowledge and working understanding of international and regional guidelines for managing medical conditions.
Research and analytical skills
Ability to work in teams and in a multicultural environment
Knowledge and working understanding of Microsoft office suite and Hospital Information Systems
Knowledge and working understanding of AU policies, processes, and standards
Report writing, communication, and presentation skills
Interpersonal and negotiation skills
Planning and organizational skills
Must have excellent and updated clinical skills.
Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage

Leadership Competencies:

Strategic Insight
Developing Others
Change Management
Managing Risk.

Core Competencies:

Building Relationships.
Accountable and Complies with Rules..
Learning Orientation;
Communicating with Influence.

Functional Competencies:

Conceptual thinking.

Job Knowledge Sharing:

Drive for Results
Continuous Improvement Orientation.

Tenure Of Appointment

The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming

The AU Commission is an equal-opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary

Indicative basic salary of US$ 42,879.00 (P4 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 26,208.00 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Note

Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered.
The Africa Union is an equal-opportunity employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply