Neonatologist

What they do

• Caring for newborn infants until they are ready to go home.
• Providing prenatal care for high-risk infants.
• Assisting in premature or problematic deliveries, and helping if complications arise or if medical attention is necessary immediately after birth.
• Caring for infants' nutrition to ensure optimal growth and development, and finding alternative ways to feed infants who struggle to suckle.
• Assisting with medications and treating infants born with infections or who contract infections after birth.
• Performing heart-lung bypass procedures for infants with breathing difficulties due to underdeveloped or damaged hearts and lungs.
• Providing support to parents and helping them to understand and make decisions regarding their infant's condition and treatment.
• Ensuring parents have sufficient opportunities to bond with their infants.
• Conducting research and clinical trials.

Qualifications

• A Medical degree in Neonatology and the successful completion of a residency and fellowship.
• A license and certification to practice Neonatology.
• A willingness to work long hours and remain on-call for emergency situations.
• The ability to work under pressure and stress.
• Strong communication skills and patience and empathy towards patients and their families.
• Strong dedication and motivation for helping newborn infants.