Neonatologist

About the role

A leading healthcare facility is seeking an experienced Neonatologist to provide specialized medical care for newborns, especially premature, low-birth-weight and critically ill infants. The role centres on neonatal intensive care, newborn assessment and the management of complex neonatal conditions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care for newborns, including premature and high-risk infants
• Diagnose and manage conditions such as respiratory distress, neonatal infections, jaundice, birth asphyxia and congenital disorders
• Manage critically ill newborns in the NICU and provide respiratory support, ventilation and hemodynamic management
• Assess newborns, coordinate investigations and treatment plans, and manage neonatal emergencies
• Monitor growth, development, nutrition and recovery
• Counsel parents and families on the infant's condition, treatment and follow-up
• Collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, nurses and other healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate medical records

Required profile

• MBBS or equivalent internationally recognized primary medical qualification
• Relevant Master's degree, postgraduate specialist qualification, fellowship or equivalent in Pediatrics
• Advanced specialist training in Neonatology
• At least 3 years of post-specialization clinical experience preferred
• Strong NICU management, neonatal ventilation and care of premature and critically ill newborns

Required skills

• Neonatal intensive care and NICU management
• Neonatal ventilation and hemodynamic management
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication and teamwork

What we offer

• Private health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training and development
• Performance bonus