Remote Pediatric Development Specialist

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly qualified Remote Pediatric Development Specialist to support children from infancy through adolescence using telehealth across South Africa. The role focuses on guidance, resources, and virtual consultations for parents and guardians.

Join a collaborative remote team of healthcare professionals dedicated to evidence-based care, ongoing learning, and improving access to pediatric developmental support nationwide in SA.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Pediatric Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Child Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of direct pediatric development experience with children and families.
• Licensure or certification as required by SA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote consultations and guidance to parents on pediatric development, milestones, behavior, and learning.
• Assess and monitor developmental progress via virtual interactions and parent-reported information.
• Develop and distribute educational materials for parents on pediatric development topics.
• Collaborate with remote healthcare professionals to ensure integrated care plans.
• Offer strategies for addressing common childhood developmental and behavioral issues.
• Stay updated with latest research, trends, and best practices in pediatric development and telehealth.
• Contribute to development and improvement of the platform's pediatric services.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Empower parents with knowledge and tools to support their child’s growth.

Skills

Virtual communication

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Pediatric Psychology/Developmental Psychology/Child Development

Tools

Telehealth platforms

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Digital collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge digital health platform dedicated to enhancing pediatric care, is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Remote Pediatric Development Specialist. This is a fully remote role focused on supporting the healthy development of children from infancy through adolescence. You will leverage your expertise to provide guidance, resources, and virtual consultations to parents and guardians, addressing developmental milestones, behavioral concerns, and learning challenges. This position is ideal for a professional passionate about leveraging technology to improve access to pediatric developmental support across **South Africa**. You will work within a collaborative, remote team of healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional, evidence-based care. We are looking for an individual who is adept at virtual communication and committed to fostering optimal child development outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide remote consultations and guidance to parents on pediatric development, including milestones, behavior, and learning.
• Assess and monitor developmental progress through virtual interactions and by analyzing parent-reported information.
• Develop and distribute educational materials and resources for parents on various pediatric development topics.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals on the remote team to ensure integrated care plans.
• Offer support and strategies for addressing common childhood developmental and behavioral issues.
• Stay current with the latest research, trends, and best practices in pediatric development and telehealth.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of the platform's pediatric services.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Empower parents with the knowledge and tools to support their child's growth and well-being.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Pediatric Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Child Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience working directly with children and families in a pediatric development or related capacity.
• Proven expertise in child development, including understanding of various developmental stages and potential challenges.
• Exceptional virtual communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with telehealth platforms, electronic health records (EHR), and other digital collaboration tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage a remote caseload effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be licensed or certified as required by professional discipline in **South Africa**.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Fully remote work environment with significant flexibility in scheduling.
• Opportunity to make a profound impact on pediatric health and development.
• Work with a leading innovator in digital pediatric healthcare.
• Access to professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team of dedicated healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to improving accessibility of specialized pediatric support.
• Enjoy the convenience and work-life balance of a remote position.