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MASCO Code
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Paediatrician specialises in the medical care of an infant, child, or adolescent, focusing on promoting overall health, development, and wellbeing. They diagnose, treat, and prevent illnesses and medical conditions, manage acute and chronic diseases, monitor growth and developmental milestones, and administer vaccinations. They also provide guidance on nutrition, health, and emotional support to the patient and their caregiver from birth through young adulthood.
Tasks
Conduct paediatric medical assessments and diagnostic tests to evaluate the health of infants, children, and adolescents.
Diagnose and manage childhood illnesses, infections, and developmental disorders, including acute and chronic conditions.
Prescribe age-appropriate treatments and medications based on diagnosis.
Administer vaccinations and monitor children’s immunisation schedules.
Provide health education and preventive care guidance to parents or guardians on nutrition, health, and child wellbeing.
Offer guidance and counselling on children’s behavioural, emotional, and developmental issues.
Refer patients to medical specialists for advanced care when required.
Skills
Basic
Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and holistic paediatric care.
Critical thinking and problem-solving to make in timely and accurate medical decisions.
Emotional intelligence and empathy to manage sensitive child health issues with care and compassion.
Observational skills to detect subtle symptoms and early signs of health problems in young patients.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and healthcare teams.
Specific
Ability to provide behavioural, emotional, and family counselling in paediatric care.
Ability to provide paediatric emergency care, including neonatal resuscitation and urgent interventions.
Competency in assessing, diagnosing, and managing childhood illnesses, growth, and development.
Competency in managing chronic paediatric conditions, such as asthma and diabetes.
Competency in minor paediatric procedures, including lumbar puncture.
Knowledge in paediatric pharmacology for the safe prescribing and administration of medicines.
Proficiency in interpreting paediatric diagnostic tools, including growth charts, laboratory results, and imaging.
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QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
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