Physician Pediatrician (Doha)

The Pediatric Physician function is to provide healthcare for infants, children, adolescents and young adults 17 years of age and under. Pediatric physicians are crucial in the timely assessment, diagnosis and treatment of illness, disease and injuries. The Pediatric Physician will be required to educate the patients and their caretaker on physical, psychological growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive health examinations for infants, young children, adolescents and young adults.

Diagnose and treat illnesses, medical conditions and injuries.

Order, perform, interpret test results and analyze records and reports.

Formulate treatment plans.

Provide follow-up care for patients as needed.

Prescribe medications and provide detailed instructions to the patient or caregiver.

Administer treatments, therapies and other specialized medical care.

Prescribe vaccinations based on current CDC guidelines and immigration requirements.

Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and family members in simple terms.

Monitor patients growth and development.

Advise parents, patients and guardians on nutrition, activities, hygiene and disease prevention.

Collect records and maintain accurate patient health information and histories.

Refer patients to specialists when required.

Coordinate healthcare plans with nurses, social workers and other healthcare workers.

Liaise with other medical staff to ensure continuity of care.

Ensure that all medical records are meticulously and accurately maintained.

Provision of clinical reporting to the DCMO.

Support clinical mentoring for staff development.

Ensure best practices in line with clinical guidelines and SOPs.

Support the clinical excellence framework under the direction of the DCMO.

Provide liaison with external agencies where required to promote continuity of care and professional referral / patient handover.

Provide pediatric consulting services to Emergency Room and Urgent Care personnel as required.

Produce as required daily, weekly or monthly activity mandated reports.

Participate in call coverage to provide 24 hours 7 day a week urgent or emergency coverage.

Participate in mass-casualty drills twice a year.

Complete required organizational compliance education including assigned requirements that are client-specified for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

This list is non-exhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

Qualifications Required Skills and Knowledge

Current and unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in the country recruited. (e.g., the UK, the U.S. or Canada or other country with strict licensing.)

A minimum of three (3) years experience.

Demonstrated experience in executive level interpersonal skills and ability to work in a matrix environment.

Remote site experience preferred.

Education Required

Graduated from an approved medical school that is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools and is noted to be acceptable for applying to the ECFMG for the year of graduation listed.

Board eligibility in Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine / Pediatrics or Equivalent.

Obtain provided American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification preferred.

DEA number or Equivalent is preferred.

Key Skills

Experience with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of pediatric patients in an emergency or urgent care environment.

Ability to assess and accurately diagnose pediatric patients.

The ability to make quick medical treatment care plans and decisions.

Ability to provide follow-up care for patients.

Laceration repairs, wound care, venipuncture, abscess I & D, cast and splint application etc. as they present in pediatric patients.

Provides empathetic and personalized medical care.

Accurate detailed patient charting.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficient IT skills including use of electronic medical records systems.

Essential Capabilities

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Maintain a calm confident demeanor when in stressful situations.

Results oriented and able to meet project deliverables.

Cultural sensitivity and awareness.

Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet demanding deadlines.

Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Other Special Qualifications

Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate.

This position is unaccompanied.

The ability to obtain a base security clearance.

Must be able to relocate to Qatar.

A valid passport is required in Country of Record and must be in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay.

Additional Information Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial and / or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant's background, experience, skills, internal equity and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits and EEO Statement Benefits : Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. complies with all federal, state and local minimum wage laws.

International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws.

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