Background

Doctors with Africa CUAMM (CUAMM) is an international NGO that has been working in Tanzania for over 50 years to strengthen the health system and protect and improve the health and well-being of vulnerable communities. The Organisation has extensive experience in implementing healthcare projects, addressing both the demand side (community engagement, referral systems and antenatal care) and the delivery of health services (improving the quality of care in health centres, hospitals, etc.). CUAMM focuses on designing and implementing health system-strengthening projects, with particular attention to the needs of women and children and tailored to the specific contexts in which it operates. Through its evidence-based approach, CUAMM works to remove barriers that prevent communities from accessing healthcare services and to improve the quality of care, with the aim of ensuring accessible, high-quality and equitable healthcare for all.

In Tosamaganga, Tanzania, Doctors with Africa CUAMM supports the regional referral hospital, focusing on several key healthcare activities, with particular emphasis on improving maternal and child health. These include the management of maternity services, skilled delivery care (including caesarean sections and the management of obstetric emergencies), newborn care, and support for Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) for premature and low-birth-weight infants.

Project and Duty Station

Project: Mother and Children First 3

Duty Station: Tosamaganga Regional Referral Hospital (TRRH), Tosamaganga, Iringa, Tanzania

Job Overview

Doctors with Africa CUAMM is seeking a qualified, highly experienced Pediatrician / Neonatologist for a 3-week clinical assignment at Tosamaganga Regional Referral Hospital in Iringa. Working alongside pediatric residents and intern doctors, the specialist will oversee clinical operations in the Neonatal Unit and Pediatric Department, provide specialized care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and collaborate with the maternity department to manage complicated deliveries and obstetric emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Departmental Oversight: Ensure the smooth and effective operational and clinical functioning of the Neonatal Unit and Pediatric Department.
• Clinical & Emergency Care: Provide regular clinical coverage across the NICU, Pediatric Wards, delivery room, and operating theatre, including scheduled shifts and a 24-hour on-call rotation every three days.
• Maternity Collaboration: Work in close collaboration with maternity and surgical staff to handle complicated deliveries, neonatal resuscitation, and immediate post-natal care in both the delivery room and operating theatre.
• Specialized Care Support: Manage complex pediatric cases and support specialized care protocols, including Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) for premature and low-birth-weight infants.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: University Degree in Medicine (MD / MBChB) with a completed Specialization in Pediatrics or Neonatology.
• Language Proficiency: C1 level fluency in both English and Kiswahili.
• Technical Skills: Strong IT literacy (Microsoft Office, Windows) and proficiency with digital Health Information Systems (HIS).
• Supervisory Structure: Reports directly to the Project Manager (First Supervisor) and CUAMM Country Manager (Second Supervisor).

Benefits

Benefits: Compensation package includes a dedicated accommodation allowance.

• Ensure the smooth and effective operational and clinical functioning of the Neonatal Unit and Pediatric Department.
• Provide regular clinical coverage across the NICU, Pediatric Wards, delivery room, and operating theatre, including scheduled shifts and a 24-hour on-call rotation every three days.
• Work in close collaboration with maternity and surgical staff to handle complicated deliveries, neonatal resuscitation, and immediate post-natal care in both the delivery room and operating theatre.
• Manage complex pediatric cases and support specialized care protocols, including Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) for premature and low-birth-weight infants.

• C1 level fluency in both English and Kiswahili.
• Strong IT literacy (Microsoft Office, Windows).
• Proficiency with digital Health Information Systems (HIS).
• Clinical expertise in neonatal and pediatric care, including neonatal resuscitation and Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC).

• University Degree in Medicine (MD / MBChB) with a completed Specialization in Pediatrics or Neonatology.