Job announcement
Post Date :
April 22 2026
Deadline :
May 08 2026
Reference Number :
job-gaza
Vacancies :
1 vacancies
Minimun Experience :
5 Year(s)
Minimun Education :
Medical Doctor
Age :
18 - 55
Gender :
Not specified
Job shift :
Full-time
Job type :
Job level :
Intermediate
Salary :
As per organization salary scale
Location :
occupied Palestinian territory
Sectors :
About Job announcement
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Description
To provide specialized care for newborns, including premature and critically ill neonates, in a resource-constrained humanitarian setting, and to strengthen neonatal care practices within the facility.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Care
Provide advanced care for neonates, including preterm and low birth weight infants
Manage neonatal emergencies (e.g., birth asphyxia, sepsis, respiratory distress)
Oversee neonatal resuscitation and stabilization at birth
Support inpatient neonatal care (NICU or special care baby unit as available)
Guide feeding practices, including breastfeeding support where feasible
Emergency & Humanitarian Response
Ensure readiness for neonatal complications during mass casualty or surge events
Adapt neonatal care protocols to limited equipment and supplies
Support management of neonatal complications related to maternal trauma or stress
Quality of Care
Implement and monitor neonatal care standards and protocols
Strengthen infection prevention and control in neonatal units
Participate in perinatal and neonatal mortality reviews
Team Collaboration
Work closely with obstetricians, pediatricians, midwives, and nurses
Support integrated maternal and newborn care
Coordinate with pharmacy and supply teams for essential neonatal commodities
Training & Capacity Building
Train staff on neonatal resuscitation (e.g., Helping Babies Breathe or equivalent)
Mentor nurses and midwives in essential newborn care
Build capacity in kangaroo mother care (KMC) and low-resource neonatal interventions
Documentation & Reporting
Ensure accurate neonatal records and reporting
Contribute to surveillance of neonatal outcomes and trends
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily comprehensive.
Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Medical degree (MD or equivalent)
Completed residency in Pediatrics with sub-specialization in Neonatology
Valid medical license
Minimum 3–5 years of clinical experience post-residency
Experience in emergency, critical care, or acute medicine strongly preferred
Exposure to trauma and critically ill patients
Strong clinical judgment in resource-limited settings
Ability to work rotational shifts, including nights and weekends
Prior humanitarian or low-resource setting experience highly desirable
Previous work experience with IMC/NGO highly desirable
Ability to work under pressure and in insecure environments
Excellent teamwork and communication
Cultural sensitivity and adaptability
Fluency in English and a relevant local language required
Experience working in a high-workload and high-stress environment
Flexibility, sound decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet).
Additional Technical or Language Requirements
As part of a global, humanitarian team dedicated to saving lives, easing suffering, and building self-reliance, International Medical Corps staff are responsible for adhering to our Code of Conduct and Ethics and for knowing and abiding by International Medical Corps policies and standards. All staff play a vital role in preventing violations of our Code of Conduct and Ethics, including conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption, and any kind of exploitation or abuse. International Medical Corps is also committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment free of harassment, bullying, and other misconduct, enabling staff to build and maintain professional, respectful working relationships.
International Medical Corps prioritizes safeguarding the populations with whom we work from exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children and adults at risk, and/or any form of trafficking in persons. International Medical Corps is committed to engaging members of crisis-affected communities to participate in meaningful ways in a crisis response, including making informed decisions about the assistance they receive, mitigating potential risks, and holding us accountable for the commitments we make. All staff are expected to support International Medical Corps’ culture of accountability toward our stakeholders, particularly the crisis-affected communities and individuals we serve.
As part of International Medical Corps’ commitment to a speak-up culture and as one of the primary ways we collectively hold ourselves accountable for complying with the ethical principles and standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct and Ethics, all staff are required to report suspected or actual misconduct or violations of organizational policies. Our Code of Conduct and Ethics and Whistleblower Policy prohibit any form of retaliation against whistleblowers or individuals who report a concern in good faith. Staff who violate these protections may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or contractual relationship with International Medical Corps.
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
All offers of employment at International Medical Corps are subject to satisfactory references and background checks. International Medical Corps participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme from the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR). In accordance with this, we will request information from an applicant’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
To apply please visit our website at: https://internationalmedicalcorps.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/4676