MHT Physician / Paediatrician

Delivers paediatric primary care for children and adolescents affected by the earthquake, combining clinical assessment, treatment, nutrition screening, immunisation support, epidemiological surveillance, referrals and technical guidance for community health personnel.

• Provide paediatric assessment, diagnosis, initial treatment, follow-up and referral for children affected by the emergency
• Assess child-health needs in affected communities, health facilities, camps and temporary shelters
• Manage prevalent childhood illnesses and prescribe medicines under current clinical protocols
• Detect public-health events, outbreaks and epidemiological risks affecting children
• Screen for acute malnutrition and refer children with warning signs or specialist-care needs
• Promote vaccination, restore interrupted immunisation schedules and counsel caregivers on child health
• Coordinate integrated care with nurses, social workers, psychologists and other mobile-team members
• Train and mentor community health personnel in early detection, referral, vaccination and nutrition risks

• University specialist degree in Paediatrics with two years of relevant experience, or secondary education with four years of relevant experience
• Medical and paediatrics degree documentation, registration and good standing with the relevant state medical association
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish

• Two positions are available
• Special short-term appointment through 31 December 2026
• Any offer is subject to funding confirmation
• Appointment requires medical fitness certification and applicable accreditation, residency, visa and security clearances