Consultant-Neonatologist

Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

The Opportunity
The Consultant- Neonatologist will provide both technical and operational leadership for the Special Care Newborn Unit (SCANU), including the child health department with a primary focus on neonatal and child health in a humanitarian camp setting. The consultant will ensure the delivery of standardised, high-quality newborn care, including management of sick and premature infants and related critical cases, implementation of evidence-based clinical protocols, and monitoring of clinical outcomes.

The role includes oversight of neonatal equipment and resources, ensuring functionality and readiness for emergency and routine care. The consultant will work collaboratively with obstetricians, nurses, midwives, and other clinical staff across inpatient, emergency, delivery, and outpatient areas. S/he will maintain direct communication with the Senior Medical Officer and the SCANU in charge to provide guidance, mentorship, and capacity-building for the neonatal care team, ensuring optimal service delivery and adherence to national and humanitarian health standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience practising independently as a Paediatrician (i.e., does not require supervision). 
• MBBS degree recognised by the BMDC with DCH/MCPS/FCPS/MD or equivalent degree and 5 years of job experience in pediatric medicine, SCANU/NICU and child nutrition field. 
• Up to date registration license from the Bangladesh Medical & Dental Council.
• Up-to-date evidence of current licence and registration to practice.
• Ability and willingness to travel to remote and insecure locations, in unstable areas
• Previous experience in managing paediatric complications often associated with humanitarian emergencies. 
• Advanced life support, paediatric life support and neonatal life support trained or their equivalents

The Organization
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the rights of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information
Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview

‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce.’

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.