Pediatric Doctor

Ministry of Health Southwest State

Ministry history

South West State of Somalia (SWS) was formed late of 2014 in Baidoa district of southwest interim capital city, the Administration context consists of the following regions: Bay, Bakool and Lower Shabelle under these regions are 18 districts that hosts around 4.3 million population-based article 17 & 13 ACT of the southwest constitution. the first minister of health was nominated on 20th January -2015 with some key cabinets of South West State which the main office for the Ministry is located in Baidoa. Ministry of health organogram indicates that has been formulated for 6 operational departments and 28 sections leaded by the Director general, Ministry of health in partnership with International and UN organization is now management more than 4,234 Health staff across the state to strength the health system in the Ministry and across the entire health performance in the state.

Job Summary

Pediatric Doctor oversees all activities within the SOS Hospital pediatric department in Baidoa district hospital in order to achieve the highest level of pediatric care possible. The incumbent supervises, coordinates and oversees the daily work of other pediatric staff. In addition, s/he maintains a close involvement with treatment and personally attends to more complex cases referred by other doctors & nurses.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Leadership and Service Delivery

•  Lead the Pediatric, Neonatal and Stabilization Centre, Kala-azar departments, ensuring timely, safe, equitable and high-quality patient care.

•  Assess, diagnose, treat and monitor pediatric and neonatal patients, including critically ill children and cases of severe acute malnutrition with medical complications.

•  Ensure consistent application of MoH clinical protocols, national treatment guidelines and applicable SOS policies.

•  Oversee admission, clinical assessment, investigations, treatment, follow-up, discharge planning and timely referral of patients.

Quality Assurance and Patient Safety

•  Implement infection prevention and control (IPC), patient safety, safeguarding, confidentiality and respectful care standards.

•  Lead newborn and child mortality reviews, clinical audits and corrective actions to improve patient outcomes.

•  Ensure accurate medical records, timely review of laboratory results, complete discharge summaries and close monitoring of critically ill patients.

•  Monitor clinical performance, waiting times and service quality, and implement continuous quality improvement actions.

Staff Supervision and Capacity Building

•  Supervise, assign duties to, mentor and evaluate medical and nursing staff across the three departments.

•  Provide on-the-job training and clinical mentorship on pediatric and neonatal case management, emergency care and treatment guidelines.

Departmental Management and Coordination

•  Ensure adequate availability, appropriate use and maintenance of medicines, consumables, medical equipment and departmental facilities.

•  Coordinate closely with the Hospital Director and other hospital departments on clinical operations, referrals, staffing and service delivery challenges.

•  Participate in departmental meetings, supportive supervision and performance reviews, and follow up on agreed actions.

Reporting, Health Education and Emergency Response

•  Prepare and submit accurate, timely departmental service statistics, clinical reports and other required documentation.

•  Promote caregiver education on child health, nutrition, disease prevention, treatment adherence and timely care-seeking.

•  Support emergency preparedness, outbreak response and continuity of pediatric and neonatal services during emergencies.

•  Perform other relevant duties assigned by the Hospital Director, consistent with the position and professional scope of practice.

Skills and qualifications

Required Skills, Competencies & Attributes:

· Education: MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.

· Specialization: Postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics/Child Health is highly desirable.

· Licensing: Valid medical registration and practicing license in Somalia.

· Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of relevant clinical experience, preferably in pediatrics, neonatology, inpatient care, or stabilization centres.

· Clinical Competency: Strong knowledge and experience in pediatric and neonatal case management, emergency care, SAM with complications, and management of critically ill children.

· Leadership: Proven experience supervising, mentoring and coordinating medical and nursing staff.

· Clinical Guidelines: Strong understanding and practical application of Somalia Ministry of Health guidelines, national treatment protocols, SOS policies and internationally recognized clinical standards.

· Emergency Response: Ability to manage medical emergencies, support emergency preparedness and ensure effective referral and stabilization systems.

· Safeguarding & Ethics: Commitment to patient confidentiality, safeguarding, informed consent, ethical practice, dignity and respectful patient-centred care.

· Communication: Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, negotiation and decision-making skills.

· Languages: Fluency in Somali and English is required.

· Computer Skills: Good working knowledge of MS Office, electronic health information systems and routine health reporting platforms.

 How to Apply

·     The external interested candidates who met the above criteria or requirements should submit their updated CV, Application with the copy of Academic qualifications and any other support documents to [email protected] and CC to  [email protected]  on or before 11th November 2026.