Specialist – Pediatrician at the African Union (AU)

African Union is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Specialist – Pediatrician

Requisition ID: 1547
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Head of Division, Clinical Services 
Directorate/Department : Medical and Health Services
Division : Clinical Services
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 1
Job Grade: P4
Contract Type: Regular

About African Union: The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

Job Requirements

• MD, BMBCh or MBBS Degree, with ten (10) years’ post qualification experience with clinical specialization in pediatrics internal medicine (Fellowship of the Regional College of Physicians or equivalent) which 6 years should be Expert/specialist level and 3 years at supervisory level.
• Must currently be working in a clinical role.
• At least eight (08) years of clinical practice in a tertiary level government hospital, private practice or International Organization (as a Medical Doctor), including at least five (5) years as a pediatrician.
• Must be licensed to practice medicine as a pediatrician in his/her home country or country of residence, as at the time of application.
• Experience as head of a clinical unit, section, service or department will be an advantage. 
• Additional qualification in any of the sub specialties in Internal Medicine will be an added advantage.

Required Skills:

• Leadership and Management Skills 
• Knowledge and working understanding of international and regional guidelines for managing medical conditions.
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills 
• Planning and organizational skills 
• Must have excellent and up dated clinical skills.
• Research and analytical skills 
• Ability to work in teams and in a multicultural environment 
• Knowledge and working understanding of Microsoft office suite and Hospital Information Systems 
• Knowledge and working understanding of AU policies, processes and standards 
• Report writing, communication and presentation skills 
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic) and  fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage

How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Note

• Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered. 
• The Africa Union is an equal-opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date
14th December, 2022.