Job Brief
A neonatologist is a doctor who works with infants to treat breathing problems, birth defects, or infections.
Job Description
- ● Care for infants’ nutrition to ensure optimal growth and development, and find alternative ways to feed infants who struggle with feeding
- ● Assist with medications and treat infants born with infections
- ● Perform heart-lung bypass procedures for infants with breathing difficulties due to underdeveloped or damaged hearts and lungs
- ● Provide support to parents and help them to understand and make decisions regarding their infant’s condition and treatment
- ● Ensure parents have sufficient opportunities to bond with their infants
- ● Conduct research and clinical trials
Job Requirements
- ● Proven work experience as a Neonatologist or similar role
- ● A willingness to work long hours and remain on-call for emergency situations
- ● The ability to work under pressure and stress
- ● Strong communication skills and patience and empathy towards patients and their families
- ● Strong dedication and motivation for helping newborn infants
- ● Relevant training and/or certifications as a Neonatologist