Global Pediatrician for Humanitarian Missions

ReliefWeb; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private insurance

Medical evacuation

Housing provided

Per diem for meals

Job summary

Médecins Sans Frontières is seeking a Paediatrician for international humanitarian missions. The role focuses on delivering newborn and paediatric care across inpatient and outpatient settings, aligning with MSF protocols and hygiene standards.

The candidate must have a medical degree with pediatrics specialty, at least 3 years of paediatric hospital experience, and fluency in English and Spanish. The position requires full-time commitment, with field deployment as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Medicine degree with a specialty in pediatrics.
• Essential: 3 years experience minimum as a Medical Doctor in paediatric hospital.
• Essential: At least 6 months in the last 24 months of recent clinical work requested.
• Essential: English (B2 or higher) and Spanish (C1 or higher); French is an asset.
• Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet).

Responsibilities

• Providing paediatric care to newborns and children per MSF protocols.
• Collaborating with maternity and other departments to ensure updated MSF protocols and infection control.
• Proposing and implementing improvements to newborn and paediatric care management.
• Training staff and supervising clinical teams; reviewing complex cases.
• Maintaining clear communication with patients and families, ensuring confidentiality.

Skills

Pediatrics

Team coordination

Clinical decision making

Education

Medical degree with pediatrics specialty

Job description

Médecins Sans Frontières is seeking a Paediatrician for international humanitarian missions. The role focuses on delivering newborn and paediatric care across inpatient and outpatient settings, aligning with MSF protocols and hygiene standards.

The candidate must have a medical degree with pediatrics specialty, at least 3 years of paediatric hospital experience, and fluency in English and Spanish. The position requires full-time commitment, with field deployment as projects demand.