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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
MSF Job Vacancy Summary
Position: Paediatrician (Neonate)
Location: Liwale, Lindi (Tanzania)
Organisation: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Salary: 4,250,000 TZS/month (non-negotiable)
Deadline: 06 May 2026 – 17:00
Core Purpose of the Role
Provide specialised neonatal and paediatric care (outpatient and inpatient) using MSF protocols to improve survival and health outcomes for newborns and children.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Diagnose and treat neonatal conditions such as:
- Prematurity, neonatal sepsis, birth asphyxia
- Respiratory distress, hypothermia, jaundice
- Manage malnutrition and paediatric emergencies
- Perform neonatal procedures including:
- Neonatal resuscitation
- CPAP management
- IV access and fluid management
- Antibiotic treatment
- Feeding support (NG feeding, breastfeeding support)
Hospital and Systems Support
- Ensure compliance with MSF clinical protocols
- Collaborate with maternity and paediatric departments
- Monitor equipment (incubators, oxygen systems, CPAP, phototherapy machines)
- Support infection prevention and hygiene standards
- Manage admission, discharge, transfer, and referral systems
Training and Leadership
- Train doctors, nurses, clinical officers, and midwives
- Conduct training on neonatal care, resuscitation, KMC, and infection prevention
- Supervise staff performance and shift organisation
Monitoring and Quality Improvement
- Review mortality and morbidity cases
- Analyse neonatal and paediatric data for quality improvement
- Improve documentation and patient safety systems
Coordination
- Coordinate referrals with Ministry of Health and MSF teams
- Support telemedicine consultations for critical cases
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Master’s degree in Paediatrics (Specialist level required)
Experience
- At least 3 years certified neonatal hospital experience
- Must be focused on neonatal care (not general paediatrics)
- MSF or NGO experience in low-resource settings is an advantage
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong clinical and leadership skills
Languages
- English (required)
- Swahili (required)
Mandatory License
- Valid Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT) registration or practicing license
- Missing this leads to automatic disqualification
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- Motivation letter
- Updated CV
- National ID copy
- Academic certificates
- Professional certificates
- Valid MCT license
Important: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
How to Apply
Email: MSFCH-Tanzania-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org
Subject line:
“Paediatrician (Neonate) Liwale”
Alternative submission: MSF offices in Dar es Salaam, Kibondo, or Liwale.
Additional Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- No application fees are charged by MSF
- If no response within 6 weeks, consider application unsuccessful
- MSF is committed to safeguarding, equality, and non-discrimination
To apply for this job email your details to MSFCH-Tanzania-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org