Are you a qualified pediatric specialist looking to make a meaningful impact in humanitarian healthcare? Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is offering a rewarding opportunity for a Paediatrician (Neonate) based in Liwale, Lindi. This role is ideal for experienced medical professionals passionate about improving child health outcomes in underserved communities.
Working with MSF provides a unique opportunity to deliver life-saving medical care in challenging environments. First, MSF operates globally to support populations affected by conflict, disease, and limited access to healthcare. Moreover, this role allows you to directly contribute to improving neonatal and pediatric care through evidence-based medical practices. Additionally, you will gain valuable experience working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team committed to humanitarian principles.
MSF is an international, independent organization dedicated to providing emergency medical assistance to people in need, regardless of race, religion, gender, or political affiliation. In Tanzania, MSF plays a crucial role in strengthening healthcare services, particularly in remote and underserved areas such as Liwale.
As a Paediatrician, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality outpatient and inpatient care to newborns and children. Your responsibilities will include:
To apply, interested candidates should follow these steps:
This is a remarkable opportunity to use your medical expertise to save lives and improve healthcare systems in vulnerable communities. Therefore, if you are committed to pediatric excellence and humanitarian service, consider applying and becoming part of MSF’s mission to deliver critical care where it is needed most.
Working with MSF provides a unique opportunity to deliver life-saving medical care in challenging environments. First, MSF operates globally to support populations affected by conflict, disease, and limited access to healthcare. Moreover, this role allows you to directly contribute to improving neonatal and pediatric care through evidence-based medical practices. Additionally, you will gain valuable experience working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team committed to humanitarian principles.
MSF is an international, independent organization dedicated to providing emergency medical assistance to people in need, regardless of race, religion, gender, or political affiliation. In Tanzania, MSF plays a crucial role in strengthening healthcare services, particularly in remote and underserved areas such as Liwale.
As a Paediatrician, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality outpatient and inpatient care to newborns and children. Your responsibilities will include:
- Diagnosing and treating neonatal and pediatric conditions such as prematurity, neonatal sepsis, birth asphyxia, respiratory distress, hypothermia, low birth weight, and jaundice
- Providing emergency, OPD, and IPD services, including management of malnutrition cases
- Performing neonatal procedures such as resuscitation, CPAP management, IV access, antibiotic therapy, and feeding protocols
- Conducting daily clinical management of neonates admitted to the Neonatal Care Unit (NCU)
- Monitoring medical equipment such as incubators, oxygen concentrators, infusion pumps, and phototherapy machines
- Ensuring adherence to MSF medical protocols, infection prevention, and hygiene standards
- Coordinating referrals to higher-level facilities in collaboration with the Ministry of Health
- Supporting telemedicine coordination for timely consultations and case management
- Providing bedside teaching, mentoring, and coaching to medical staff
- Organizing training sessions on neonatal care, resuscitation, infection prevention, and emergency management
- Participating in outreach visits and strengthening capacity in MSF-supported facilities
- Maintaining accurate patient records and neonatal data
- Conducting mortality and morbidity reviews
- Supporting quality improvement initiatives through data analysis and reporting
- Master’s degree in Pediatrics from a recognized university
- At least 3 years of certified experience as a neonatal doctor in a hospital setting
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Fluency in English and Swahili
- Previous experience with MSF or other NGOs in developing countries
To apply, interested candidates should follow these steps:
- Prepare a motivation letter, updated CV, copy of national ID, and relevant professional certificates (including diploma and valid Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT) registration/license)
- Clearly indicate the job title “Paediatrician (Neonate) Liwale” in the email subject
- Submit your application via email to [email protected]
- Alternatively, submit physically at MSF offices in Dar es Salaam (Uporoto Street), MSF Guest House Kibondo, or MSF office in Liwale, Lindi
- Ensure submission before Tuesday, 14th April 2026 at 17:00 EAT
This is a remarkable opportunity to use your medical expertise to save lives and improve healthcare systems in vulnerable communities. Therefore, if you are committed to pediatric excellence and humanitarian service, consider applying and becoming part of MSF’s mission to deliver critical care where it is needed most.
