Pediatrs – Neonatoloģijas klīnikas jauniešu aprūpes nodaļā

About the role

The Neonatology Clinic is seeking a qualified pediatrician to join the newborn care department. The position involves providing comprehensive clinical care to preterm and term infants in a hospital setting, working closely with neonatologists and multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities

• Perform daily clinical assessments, investigations and treatment planning for newborns within your competence.
• Care for preterm infants, post‑intensive‑care and postoperative patients in collaboration with neonatologists and other specialists.
• Identify acute changes in health status, initiate immediate assistance, and involve the neonatology or intensive‑care team as needed.
• Monitor growth, nutrition, respiration, neurological status and readiness for discharge.
• Coordinate consultations and examinations to ensure a cohesive multidisciplinary treatment plan.
• Prepare discharge summaries and individualized follow‑up plans together with neonatology and outpatient teams.
• Educate and support parents on infant care, feeding, safety and discharge preparation.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and participate in team meetings.

Required profile

• Medical degree with a valid pediatrician certification.
• Registration in the medical personnel register.
• Strong interest in neonatal medicine and willingness to acquire systematic neonatology competencies.
• Ability to work in a team, follow clinical recommendations and seek senior support when required.
• Empathetic, clear and respectful communication with parents.
• Proficiency in the state language at a professional level.
• Compliance with child‑rights protection law and national security regulations.

Required skills

• Neonatal care
• Infant nutrition management
• Breastfeeding support

What we offer

• Structured onboarding with neonatology mentorship.
• Broad experience in newborn medicine, including complex and rare cases.
• Access to multidisciplinary expertise and modern diagnostic tools.
• Opportunities for skill development in neonatology and future pediatric practice.
• Participation in education, clinical guideline improvement and quality projects.
• Health insurance after a probation period with a €7 monthly employee contribution.