Introduction

The Aga Khan University department of Pediatrics and Child Health is seeking a Neonatologist who will undertake clinical and educational functions under the supervision of the Section Head under whom he/she would be deployed. In this role, the Neonatologist admits, consults and undertakes diagnosis and treatment of patients admitted under University team or private admitting doctors. He/she may prescribe or request certain tests or perform certain procedures without supervision but should consult and involve other relevant specialties for more complex diagnostic or management issues. As the admitting doctor the Neonatologist ultimately determines what direct management is provided to patients admitted under Him / Her and provides appropriate supervision for all cadres of doctors and nurses involved in care.

Responsibilities