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Job Description
Job Title: Staff Pediatrician
Reports to: Senior Pediatrician
Location: Kigutu, Burundi
About Village Health Works (VHW)
Village Health Works is a 501(c) (3) social justice organization founded on the belief that health equity is not a commodity, but a right. VHW’s mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate healthcare and education to the most vulnerable populations, based on critical thinking, in a dignified environment. Rooted in the communities it serves, VHW employs a holistic model that integrates clinical services with education, food security, economic development, environmental protection, music, and the arts. With an 85,000 sq. ft. teaching hospital, a comprehensive health system, and the Kigutu International Academy, VHW addresses the root causes of poverty and promotes long term, sustainable change.
VHW Core Values
Dignity: Every member of VHW’s team must value the inherent dignity in each individual.
Excellence: We aspire to excellence in all we do and hold ourselves to the highest standards.
Compassion and Justice: These are the heart of our mission and guide all of our actions.
Boldness and Perseverance: We are courageous in addressing challenges and persistent in pursuing our goals.
Accountability: We are accountable to each other, our community, and those we serve.
Position Overview
The Staff Physician in Pediatrics has responsibilities that span clinical, educational and care delivery domains. The ideal candidate is an outstanding clinician who is committed to delivering evidence based, resource appropriate care to our pediatric patients while taking the opportunity to share knowledge, skills and techniques with those around her/him and promoting a clinical culture of service excellence, teamwork and patient safety.
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Care 40%
Apply medical knowledge and skills to the diagnosis and treatment of patients in the outpatient and inpatient environments
Ensures that clinical plans are effectively and clearly communicated to the care team and patient
Ensures daily clinical documentation of care for all patients under department care and review for quality
Ensures the documentation of patient consent when needed
Specialty Care – Pediatrics 40%
Ensure integrated newborn and pediatric care through emergency, outpatient, and inpatient department services
Oversee all admissions to the newborn care unit, special baby unit
Treat cases of malnutrition in line with MOH and WHO protocols and universal precautions
Ensure that all pediatric patients on the inpatient service are evaluated and treated promptly
Attend pediatric patients in the outpatient department including acute care, well child checks, and specialty care i.e., malnutrition, mental health, epilepsy, Type 1 diabetes, developmental challenges
Clinical Quality and Patient Safety 10%
Support the integration of clinical evidence-based practices and “best practices”
Attend and participate in regular morbidity and mortality review for medical services
Ensure quality of care by giving ongoing training to the multidisciplinary medical/paramedical team and providing technical advice
Propose modifications to current pediatric care management, implementing them once approved by the Head of Department
Keep patients and families informed of the treatment to be followed, checking that they haveunderstood
Ensure that professional autonomy and confidentiality are respected, and demonstrate a good attitude and bedside manner towards patients and their caregivers
Administration 5%
In close collaboration with the Head of Department, supervises the day to day clinical/ward activities and workflow
Manages and supervises generalist physicians
Together with Head of Department periodically reviews the Clinical Standard Operating Procedures, Manuals, Protocols, and Processes
Supervises the safe and efficient delivery of care in all patient areas
Participates in recruitment and interviewing of medical staff, as necessary
Professional Development/ Education and Training 5%
Provide ongoing bedside educational experiences for the core clinical team.
Provide appropriate skills training to staff for surgical and non-surgical procedures.
Engage with medical education for rotating students and trainees.
Education and Qualification
License to practice medicine as a pediatrician in the country of origin/study
Specialization training in Pediatrics with a minimum of 2 years professional experience
Recent clinical experience (at least six months within the last 24 months)
Demonstrated experience in clinical training of staff
Experience in resource poor settings
Critical Care and Neonatology experience preferred
Fluency in French and Kirundi is required; professional level of English is required for this position
IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong team player
Adaptable and able to work in a multicultural team
Self-driven with a solution-orientated approach
How to apply
Please email the following documents to [email protected] the subject line: Staff Pediatrician.
A cover letter explaining your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the position
Your current resume/CV
Contact details for three (3) professional references (including one former supervisor) Deadline
Certified copy of diplomas and training certificates
Job Certificates
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until June 07, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Village Health Works is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from women, Burundian nationals, and individuals from underrepresented communities. Village Health Works considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation.