Pediatric Specialist (Roster-Based)

Job Summary General Conditions of Employment PU-AMI is a humanitarian organization committed to safeguarding and protecting individuals affected by our activities and to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all staff and beneficiaries. Adherence to the ethical framework (including sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH), child safeguarding, fraud, corruption, and other forms of misconduct) is a fundamental requirement for all roles. All selected candidates must sign the Code of Conduct, complete all mandatory training and demonstrate a clear understanding of, and commitment to, PU-AMI’s ethical framework and safeguarding policies, including their responsibilities to prevent, report, and respond to concerns in accordance with the established reporting and referral procedures, and to uphold accountability to affected populations. As part of PU-AMI's commitment to safe recruitment, all candidates will be subject to appropriate screening procedures, which may include reference checks, verification of employment history, and disclosure of any past misconduct related to safeguarding, PSEAH, or other serious violations. PU-AMI considers the diversity of race, beliefs, languages, gender, background, and status within its human resources as a key asset to its humanitarian work and is fully committed to upholding the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment processes. Please note that PU-AMI will under no circumstances request any financial contribution for administrative fees related to recruitment. Any such request should be considered fraudulent and disregarded. The employee shall abide by this job description, his/her employment contract, and the PU-AMI Afghanistan National Staff Regulations, including their annexes and attachments, as well as any rules, regulations, and internal policies that may be adopted by PU-AMI Afghanistan. د استخدام عمومي شرایط کارمند باید د دې دندې د تشریح، د خپلې کاري قرارداد، او د (PU-AMI) د بشري منابعو د تګلارې له ضمیمو او اړوندو اسنادو سره سم، همدارنګه د هغو ټولو اصولو، مقرراتو او داخلي تګلارو پر بنسټ چې د (PU-AMI) له‌خوا منل کېږي، عمل وکړي . Work relationship · Work under the responsibility of: TFU Supervisor · Supervision of: TFU-Staff · In direct cooperation with: Health and Nutrition team, pharmacy team, logistic team, HR team, MEAL Team, MHPSS team, office management team, Security team and PO Responsibilities and particular assignments مسؤلیت ها و وظایف مشخص Responsibilities Making sure that nutrition services in TFU including IPD SAM, OPD SAM is well organized and delivered . Making sure that screening process is going well for all less than 5y children . Respecting recommended MoPH and WHO guidelines in the treatment of patients . Conduct regular examinations on complicated acutely malnourished children and record their health and normal physical development in TSS, MSS and treatment cards Recommend and manage treatment, medication, and additional specialized medical care to prevent or treat diseases and complications that are associated with malnutrition monitor progress and conditions and revise treatments as needed Examine sick children with malnutrition to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration for each Complicated cases to care givers and nutrition nurse Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities Advise caregivers on children’s diet, food diversity, immunization, balance food exercise and disease preventive measures Making sure that all the reports are well recorded and reported on monthly or weekly bases as required . Making sure that nursing care of IPD children well respected . Clearly record all patient data, including history, exams performed, past and current medications, vaccination information, diagnosis and treatment plans Making sure that all the default patients are followed and traced Making sure that the nutrition supply is enough and sufficient and informing the supervisors in case of shortages to avoid the stock out Making sure that TFU assets use and maintenance is respected . Provide night duty services if required as per HF schedule . Provision of visibility charts of TFU services and their updating monthly wise . Attending relevant meetings and trainings . Follow up of feedbacks which provide by management team or external monitors and ensure its follow up with the HF team . Job Requirements Qualification/ Requirements تحصیلات و شرایط لازمه Graduated from recognized medical faculty and provide the MoPH attested specialization document. Sensitive to public health issues. Priority will be given to those who has already worked as a nutrition pediatrician. Ability and willingness to stay overnight at service delivery Good understanding of Kunar/Nurstan will be an asset. Good communication skills. Work Experience: • At least 2 years’ experience working with NGO