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.
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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:
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.
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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:
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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
Deadline For Application
14th December 2022.
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