MASM Medi Clinics Ltd

CLINICAL ASSOCIATE -Pediatrics (1)

Reporting to: Medical Officer in Charge Location: Zomba

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Taking detailed histories, conducting thorough medical examinations, and diagnosing a wide range of diseases affecting the young.
• Monitoring developmental disorders and referring to specialists as appropriate.
• Developing and managing individualized pediatric patient treatment plans, and/or recommending specific therapies.
• Performing or assisting with clinical procedures such as venepuncture, lumbar punctures etc competently.
• Recording vital signs and tracking developmental milestones, including height, weight, and head circumference for infants and toddlers.
• Responding to medical emergencies and resuscitations and providing overnight coverage.
• Working closely with nurses, therapists, and specialists to ensure integrated care and attending regular patient rounds and case conferences.
• Counseling parents and guardians on preventive healthcare, nutrition, vaccinations, and long-term management of chronic conditions.
• Identifying when specialised care is needed and coordinating referrals to appropriate specialists and seeking feedback.
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive electronic medical records (EMR), including clinical progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Adhering to infection control guidelines and ensure all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism.

Educational qualifications experience and attributes

• Bachelors of Science in Pediatrics and Child Health.
• Three years practical experience in a busy hospital.
• Proven competencies working in clinical care skills and interpersonal communication skills.
• High level of work organization, self-motivation, driving for performance improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude.
• Registered with the Medical Council of Malawi and in good standing.

• Taking detailed histories, conducting thorough medical examinations, and diagnosing a wide range of diseases affecting the young.
• Monitoring developmental disorders and referring to specialists as appropriate.
• Developing and managing individualized pediatric patient treatment plans, and/or recommending specific therapies.
• Performing or assisting with clinical procedures such as venepuncture, lumbar punctures etc competently.
• Recording vital signs and tracking developmental milestones, including height, weight, and head circumference for infants and toddlers.
• Responding to medical emergencies and resuscitations and providing overnight coverage.
• Working closely with nurses, therapists, and specialists to ensure integrated care and attending regular patient rounds and case conferences.
• Counseling parents and guardians on preventive healthcare, nutrition, vaccinations, and long-term management of chronic conditions.
• Identifying when specialised care is needed and coordinating referrals to appropriate specialists and seeking feedback.
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive electronic medical records (EMR), including clinical progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Adhering to infection control guidelines and ensure all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism.

• Proven competencies working in clinical care skills
• Interpersonal communication skills
• High level of work organization
• Self-motivation
• Driving for performance improvement
• Flexibility in approach and attitude

• Bachelors of Science in Pediatrics and Child Health.
• Registered with the Medical Council of Malawi and in good standing.