· Lead the strategic planning for the Department of Child and Newborn Health

· Manage and carry out the work plans for the Child and newborn Health department

· Attend morning clinical rounds at JJ Dossen Hospital with weekly site visits to Pleebo Health Center and eventually Karloken Health Center

· Mentor MoH Specialist Pediatrician/family medicine residents, Medical Officers , Intern Doctors and medical students, physician assistants and nurses during morning round

· Elaborate and conduct pediatric medical education seminars for MoH staff, residents, Medical Officers , Intern Doctors , medical students and nurses and physician assistants

· Collaborate with the Maternal Health department to update the curriculum, and conduct EmONC sessions for trainees

· Provide technical assistance with grant writing and grant management on pediatric and malnutrition related grant opportunities and projects

· Provide clinical expertise both local and central level MoH meetings and technical working groups related to pediatrics topics.

· Work in close coordination with the Ministry of Health staff who work on the pediatric national protocol and participate in session under the PIH clinical department and JJD medical direction to establish JJD pediatric ward protocols or updating the existing protocols

· Work with pharmacy and clinical ops in the forecasting and procurement of essential pediatric drugs

· Work with M&E team to track, monitor, and analyze key indicators of child health.

· Assist the clinical team in developing CME program at JJ Dossen Hospital and Pleebo Health Center for child care capacity building.

· Perform guest lectures and clinical education classes at Tubman University.

· Assist M&E program with data analysis and dissemination of information.

· Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

· Medical Doctor Degree required with Board Certification in Pediatrics with a subspecialty in Neonatology

· At least 5 years’ of experience of practice in Pediatrics or 2 years’ experience in managing a pediatric service as a preceptor. Candidates with sub specialization in Neonatology are preferred.

· 3-5 years of experience in medical education mentoring, and training healthcare providers (including residents, interns, PAs and Nurses)

· Proof of background in implementation research including quality improvement and programmatic M&E monitoring

· Willingness to work and live in a rural setting in Liberia.

· Professional fluency in English required.

· Ability to work in multi-cultural setting

· Additional

· Background in leadership and management.

· Experience in Research, grant writing and management.

· Additional Masters of Public Health is an advantage

· Experience working in public health system, Ministry of Health systems

· Substantive experience in global health.

· Self-driven, confident and articulate with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

· Demonstrated ability to collaborate with professionals at all levels in diverse settings; must be flexible, reliable, responsive, and resourceful.

· Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

· Comfort working in teams as well as acting independently.

PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

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