Job Type
Full-time
Work Type
On-Site
Location
Kuwait, Kuwait
Experience
9 - 18 years
- Provide expert neonatal care for critically ill newborns in the NICU, including premature infants, low birth weight infants, and those with congenital anomalies, respiratory distress, and infections.
- Diagnose and manage a wide variety of neonatal conditions, including but not limited to respiratory failure, infections, cardiac anomalies, metabolic disorders, and neurological concerns.
- Perform invasive procedures as necessary, including intubation, lumbar puncture, chest tube insertion, and umbilical line placement.
- Oversee the care of neonates in need of advanced therapies, such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), mechanical ventilation, and parenteral nutrition.
- Participate in neonatal resuscitation and stabilize newborns during emergency situations.
- Supervise and guide junior medical staff, including residents and fellows, in the management of NICU patients.
- Maintain a high standard of care in line with the latest clinical guidelines and best practices.
- Offer input and advice on the management of high-risk pregnancies and delivery room resuscitations.
- Lead family meetings to discuss prognosis, treatment options, and care plans for critically ill neonates.
- Mentor, educate, and train medical residents, fellows, and other healthcare providers in neonatology and neonatal intensive care.
- Participate in the development and delivery of training programs for NICU nursing and allied health staff.
- Participate in clinical research projects related to neonatology and NICU care, contributing to improving patient outcomes.