Consultant (Paediatrics)

• 3 to 4 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Hospital, Diagnostic Centre, Clinic, Chamber, Healthcare Startup

• Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons (FCPS)
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery(MBBS)

• 3 to 4 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Hospital, Diagnostic Centre, Clinic, Chamber, Healthcare Startup

• Age 30 to 40 years

Position Summary:

The Consultant (Paediatrics) will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to newborns, infants, children, and adolescents in the Outpatient Department (OPD) and Inpatient Department (IPD). The position involves diagnosing and managing paediatric and neonatal conditions, handling emergencies, monitoring child growth and development, counselling parents, and collaborating with the clinical team to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality healthcare services.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Assessment and Patient Management

• Provide comprehensive OPD and IPD services for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents.

• Assess, diagnose, and manage common paediatric diseases, neonatal conditions, and childhood illnesses.

• Develop appropriate treatment plans based on clinical assessment, updated medical knowledge, and standard treatment protocols.

• Monitor patients’ clinical progress and modify treatment plans as required.

2. Neonatal and Emergency Care

• Recognize, assess, and manage paediatric emergencies and neonatal complications promptly.

• Provide initial stabilization and appropriate management of critically ill children and newborns.

• Provide neonatal care in the NICU/SCANU upon establishment of the department, in accordance with hospital protocols and available facilities.

• Participate in on-call duties and respond to paediatric and neonatal emergencies when required.

3. Growth, Development and Preventive Healthcare

• Monitor children’s growth, developmental milestones, and nutritional status.

• Counsel parents and caregivers on breastfeeding, complementary feeding, nutrition, immunization, and preventive healthcare.

• Identify developmental concerns and nutritional deficiencies and arrange appropriate interventions or referrals.

4. Patient and Family Counselling

• Explain diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up requirements to parents and caregivers in a clear and compassionate manner.

• Promote awareness of child health, hygiene, disease prevention, and early recognition of danger signs.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold professional ethics.

5. Clinical Coordination and Teamwork

• Coordinate with nursing staff, medical officers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient management.

• Provide clinical guidance to the paediatric care team within the scope of professional responsibilities.

• Participate in clinical meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement activities as required.

6. Documentation, Safety and Compliance

• Maintain accurate patient records, clinical notes, prescriptions, and treatment plans.

• Follow infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols, patient safety standards, and hospital policies.

• Adhere to professional ethics, evidence-based clinical practice, and applicable Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) guidelines.

Job Highlights

Main Purpose: To provide safe, evidence-based, and comprehensive healthcare services for newborns and children, including  paediatric and neonatal emergency management, preventive healthcare, and family counselling, while contributing to the development of paediatric and neonatal services at the hospital.