Staff Pediatrician

Job Description

Job Title: Staff Pediatrician
Reports to: Senior Pediatrician
Location: Kigutu, Burundi

About Village Health Works (VHW)
Village Health Works is a 501(c) (3) social justice organization founded on the belief that health equity is not
a commodity, but a right. VHW’s mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate healthcare and education
to the most vulnerable populations, based on critical thinking, in a dignified environment. Rooted in the
communities it serves, VHW employs a holistic model that integrates clinical services with education, food
security, economic development, environmental protection, music, and the arts. With an 85,000 sq. ft. teaching
hospital, a comprehensive health system, and the Kigutu International Academy, VHW addresses the root
causes of poverty and promotes long term, sustainable change.

VHW Core Values
• Dignity: Every member of VHW’s team must value the inherent dignity in each individual.
• Excellence: We aspire to excellence in all we do and hold ourselves to the highest standards.
• Compassion and Justice: These are the heart of our mission and guide all of our actions.
• Boldness and Perseverance: We are courageous in addressing challenges and persistent in pursuing
our goals.
• Accountability: We are accountable to each other, our community, and those we serve.

Position Overview
The Staff Physician in Pediatrics has responsibilities that span clinical, educational and care delivery domains.
The ideal candidate is an outstanding clinician who is committed to delivering evidence based, resource
appropriate care to our pediatric patients while taking the opportunity to share knowledge, skills and
techniques with those around her/him and promoting a clinical culture of service excellence, teamwork and
patient safety.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Care 40%
• Apply medical knowledge and skills to the diagnosis and treatment of patients in the outpatient and
inpatient environments
• Ensures that clinical plans are effectively and clearly communicated to the care team and patient
• Ensures daily clinical documentation of care for all patients under department care and review
for quality
• Ensures the documentation of patient consent when needed
Specialty Care - Pediatrics 40%
• Ensure integrated newborn and pediatric care through emergency, outpatient, and inpatient
department services
• Oversee all admissions to the newborn care unit, special baby unit
• Treat cases of malnutrition in line with MOH and WHO protocols and universal precautions
• Ensure that all pediatric patients on the inpatient service are evaluated and treated promptly
• Attend pediatric patients in the outpatient department including acute care, well child checks, and
specialty care i.e., malnutrition, mental health, epilepsy, Type 1 diabetes, developmental challenges
Clinical Quality and Patient Safety 10%
• Support the integration of clinical evidence-based practices and “best practices”
• Attend and participate in regular morbidity and mortality review for medical services
• Ensure quality of care by giving ongoing training to the multidisciplinary medical/paramedical team
and providing technical advice
• Propose modifications to current pediatric care management, implementing them once
approved by the Head of Department
• Keep patients and families informed of the treatment to be followed, checking that they have
understood
• Ensure that professional autonomy and confidentiality are respected, and demonstrate a good attitude
and bedside manner towards patients and their caregivers
Administration 5%
• In close collaboration with the Head of Department, supervises the day to day clinical/ward
activities and workflow
• Manages and supervises generalist physicians
• Together with Head of Department periodically reviews the Clinical Standard Operating
Procedures, Manuals, Protocols, and Processes
• Supervises the safe and efficient delivery of care in all patient areas
• Participates in recruitment and interviewing of medical staff, as necessary
Professional Development/ Education and Training 5%
• Provide ongoing bedside educational experiences for the core clinical team.
• Provide appropriate skills training to staff for surgical and non-surgical procedures.
• Engage with medical education for rotating students and trainees.
Education and Qualification
• License to practice medicine as a pediatrician in the country of origin/study
• Specialization training in Pediatrics with a minimum of 2 years professional experience
• Recent clinical experience (at least six months within the last 24 months)
• Demonstrated experience in clinical training of staff
• Experience in resource poor settings
• Critical Care and Neonatology experience preferred
• Fluency in French and Kirundi is required; professional level of English is required for this
position
• IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong team player
• Adaptable and able to work in a multicultural team
• Self-driven with a solution-orientated approach

How to Apply
Please email the following documents to jobs@villagehealthworks.org the subject line: Staff Pediatrician.
a) A cover letter explaining your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the position
b) Your current resume/CV
c) Contact details for three (3) professional references (including one former supervisor) Deadline
d) Certified copy of diplomas and training certificates
e) Job Certificates

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until June 05, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Village Health Works is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from
women, Burundian nationals, and individuals from underrepresented communities. Village Health Works
considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender
expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation.