# General Paediatrician at Jalaram Medical Services Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/general-paediatrician-at-jalaram-medical-services Company: Jalaram Medical Services Category: Healthcare & Medical Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-08-28 Expires: 2026-10-12 ## Job Description General Paediatrician position at Jalaram Medical Services providing comprehensive, evidence-based medical care to newborns, infants, children, and adolescents, requiring MMed in Paediatrics with 3-5 years experience and registration with KMPDC as a Specialist Paediatrician, in a hospital healthcare environment, on-site role. JOB SUMMARY - The General Paediatrician will provide comprehensive, evidence-based medical care to newborns, infants, children, and adolescents, with a strong focus on patient safety, preventive healthcare, timely diagnosis, and effective treatment. - The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, child- and family-centred care. ### Key Responsibilities - Conduct comprehensive pediatric consultations, clinical assessments, diagnosis, and management of patients. - Provide care for common acute and chronic pediatric conditions, including respiratory, gastrointestinal, infectious, nutritional, and developmental disorders. - Assess, stabilise, and manage pediatric emergencies, with appropriate referral or admission. - Monitor growth, development, nutrition, and overall wellbeing, while providing preventive care, immunization, screening, and counselling. - Identify developmental, behavioural, nutritional, and safeguarding concerns and initiate appropriate management or referral. - Order and interpret investigations, develop individualized treatment plans, and ensure effective communication, follow-up, and continuity of care. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, maintain accurate and confidential records, and ensure appropriate referrals. - Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, patient-safety activities, and morbidity and mortality reviews. - Promote rational use of medicines and healthcare resources while maintaining high standards of clinical care. - Participate in continuing professional development, mentoring, and relevant hospital training. - Comply with hospital policies, clinical protocols, ethical and regulatory requirements, and infection-prevention practices. - Maintain professional and respectful relationships with children, parents, caregivers, colleagues, and other stakeholders. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - MBChB or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution. - MMed. in Paediatrics or an equivalent postgraduate degree from a recognized institution. - Registered with KMPDC as a Specialist Paediatrician. - Valid current Specialist practicing license in General Pediatrics. - Valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent certification is an advantage. - 3 to 5 years’ experience in general paediatric practice, preferably in a hospital or multidisciplinary healthcare setting. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES - Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic skills, and sound clinical judgment. - Ability to recognise and manage paediatric emergencies effectively. - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and parent/caregiver engagement skills. - Compassionate, child-friendly approach with strong teamwork and collaboration. - Commitment to patient safety, quality care, confidentiality, and professionalism ### How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment@jalaramnairobi.org using the position as subject of email. ## Requirements Apply by email: recruitment@jalaramnairobi.org ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.