Job SummaryResponsibile for the provision of clinical care for children and young people focusing on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.Job Responsibilities 1Advise patients, parents or guardians and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.Examine patients or order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosisExplain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.Job Responsibilities 2Supports in professional development of all medical, technical and nursing staff in his/her area of expertise.Participates in the various committees for the upgrading of patient care services and organization of work within and outside the hospital.Participates in scheduling of on-call duties and provides on-call services.Participates in the assessment and updating of drug, medical supply and equipment needs.Writes, completes and approves medical reports for patients.Participates in research activities.Performs special procedures as privileged.Adheres to policies, guidelines, plans and programs of the organization.Performs other duties as assigned/directed by the Head of the department.
