JOB TITLE: Pediatric Specialist (2)
JOB LOCATION: Al Hudaydah Governorate, Hays District (Hays Rural Hospital)
REPORT TO: Health & Nutrition Field Officer
ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSING DATE: 09/01/2025

ABOUT FMF

The Field Medical Foundation (FMF) has been operating in Yemen since 2012, even during the most dangerous peak of the conflict in the region. Our staff of dedicated professionals and passionate volunteers are the helping hand that delivers aid from local and/or international partners to those who require it the most, in a country that was already suffering before the war.

To date, we have helped humanitarian aid reach the hands of more than 9 million vulnerable people in Yemen, helping them not only to survive but also to rebuild their lives. We aim to provide a comprehensive approach to aid through interventions, which is why we work in almost all sectors of international emergency relief.

• FMF provides a work environment free of sexual exploitation, abuse, discrimination, and all forms of harassment and abuse.
• We undertake rigorous procedures to ensure that only people suitable to work with children and adult beneficiaries are allowed to join our organization. Our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children and adult beneficiaries from abuse.

MAIN PURPOSE

Providing outpatient and/or inpatient pediatric care to patients/beneficiaries according to updated medical knowledge, FMF protocols, values, and universal hygiene standards to improve the health conditions of newborns and children/beneficiaries.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, the Pediatric Specialist will:

• Apply medical knowledge and skills in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of children, ensuring integrated newborn and pediatric care through Emergency, OPD, ICU, and IPD services.
• Prescribe necessary treatment while respecting FMF protocols.
• Collaborate closely with hospital departments, such as Maternity, ensuring updated FMF medical protocols and universal precautions are followed to reduce biohazard risks and improve infection control.
• Propose and implement strategies for improving newborn and pediatric care management, in consultation with the Pediatric Advisor and Operations.
• Provide ongoing newborn and pediatric training (formal and bedside) to the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team to optimize care quality.
• Review and discuss selected complicated cases, providing technical input to improve outcomes.
• Keep patients and families informed about illnesses and treatment plans, ensuring comprehension while maintaining professional autonomy, confidentiality, and proper bedside manner.
• Follow up on hospitalized/IDP patients through daily visits, consultations, and examinations. Decide on discharges or transfers in collaboration with other doctors and update families on the patient’s condition.
• Monitor the proper functioning of the pediatric department, including equipment or materials, and address any missing items for newborn and pediatric activities.
• Provide input on the organization of pediatric wards, including admission, transfer, discharge criteria, and referral procedures.
• Oversee the rational distribution of medicines and equipment under their responsibility while ensuring compliance with hygiene and sterilization standards.
• Contribute to improving the collection and analysis of epidemiological newborn and pediatric data. Report any complications, problems, or medical errors to the line manager or project coordinator.
• Manage the team under their direct responsibility, supervising performance, organizing shifts/rotations, and participating in emergencies if needed.
• Provide training to staff as required and prepare written reports for coordination and headquarters on findings, activities, and recommendations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Pediatrics qualification is essential.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a pediatrician.