Penda Health is an award-winning startup company that is transforming healthcare in East Africa by building a chain of outpatient health clinics that offer evidence-based medical care and unparalleled member experience at surprisingly affordable rates. Penda is ranked the Best Health Care Firm to work for in Kenya and the #26 Best company to work in Kenya...
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Pediatrician
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience1 year
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 
Job Summary:
Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to neonates, infants, children & adolescents. This role involves diagnosing and managing a variety of pediatric conditions, administering treatments, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure the well-being of patients.
Responsibilities:
- Provide expert-level clinical care to infants, children, and adolescents in line with current pediatric guidelines and Penda Health standards.
- Perform thorough history taking and comprehensive physical examinations tailored to pediatric developmental stages
- Diagnose and manage both common and complex childhood illnesses, developmental issues, and chronic conditions.
- Develop and lead individualized, patient-centered care plans that incorporate medical, nutritional, and developmental interventions, while ensuring continuity of care through appropriate follow-up and active caregiver engagement.
- Provide emergency and acute care support by stabilizing acutely ill pediatric patients, guiding the team in pediatric emergency protocols, and initiating timely referrals to higher levels of care when necessary.
- Educate parents and guardians on child health, nutrition, hygiene, and preventive measures.
- Work closely with general providers, nurses, lab, pharmacy, and other departments to ensure coordinated care.
- Mentor and support clinical development by guiding providers in pediatric care and sharing knowledge through CMEs, case reviews, and feedback sessions.
- Maintain detailed and accurate patient records, and comply with all relevant legal and ethical standards related to Clinical documentation, patient confidentiality, and privacy at Penda Health.
- Embrace and live the Penda Way by being a great teammate and going above and beyond to ensure your colleagues love their work; collaborate effectively with other colleagues and exceed expectations in your performance.
- Review pediatric clinical outcomes, participate in audits, and help shape strategies to improve child health services across branches.
- Perform your duties in the spirit of Penda’s purpose, vision, and values, while embracing the Penda Way.
Requirements:
- At least 1 year of post-training experience in Pediatrics, either as a full-time or part-time consultant.
- Master's in Pediatrics and Child Health
- A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
- Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Penda Health on pendahealth.applytojob.com to apply
