Change Lives with CURE Zimbabwe

CURE International Children’s Hospital of Zimbabwe has an exciting opportunity for a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon. CURE is a faith-based non-profit organization operating a network of eight children’s hospitals throughout Africa and the Philippines. We provide world-class surgical care and intentional spiritual care to children living with treatable disabilities, all of which is free of charge to the patients and their families. 

The pediatric orthopedic surgeon is a specialist in pediatric orthopedic surgery and continues to further develop their expertise in this subspecialty. This individual is confident in the assessment and management of children with a range of musculoskeletal pathology. Operating under the guidance of fellowship-trained faculty, the pediatric orthopedic surgeon provides excellent surgical care to patients and ensures a high-level of safety for both patients and staff, adhering to all the quality standards of CURE.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Assess patients with musculoskeletal disability, taking and recording a salient history, examination and formulating an appropriate management plan including relevant investigations and surgical or non-operative management.
2. Participate in traveling to mobile clinics in different parts of the country as organized by the hospital and assigned to by the head of orthopedics.
3. Treat patients and families with care and respect, adhering to the highest standards of medical ethics.
4. When surgical management is appropriate, undertaking careful consent, clarifying to the patient (where appropriate) and family member the nature of the procedure that is advised, the risks, possible alternatives and nature of anesthesia required.
5. Create pre-operative plans for each surgery, discussing with fellow faculty members the surgical plans.
6. Provide a high standard of surgical care, adhering to the highest standards of sterile operative technique while creating a cohesive team environment centered on safety and quality care.
7. Record each step of patient care in the Electronic Medical Record and inpatient paper charts.
8. Recognize complications that arise and respond appropriately, including discussing the event with the Medical Director and reporting it in the quarterly Morbidity and Mortality meetings.
9. Ensure a high level of patient and staff safety is upheld at all times.
10. Participate actively in the training activities of the hospital and willingly engage in quality improvement projects, audit and research.
11. Update surgical techniques, instrumentation and implants dedicated to pediatric orthopedic surgery.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

1. In conjunction with the Medical Director and other surgical colleagues, assist in the development of a private practice.
2. Participate in continuing professional development through lectures, educational meetings and hands-on training. 

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Medical degree from a qualified, recognized medical institution.
2. Completed an accredited residency in orthopedic surgery.
3. Current and unrestricted medical license.
4. At least 1 year experience in a private or hospital practice.
5. Keen interest in pediatric orthopedic surgery (pediatric orthopedic residency required for expat hires).