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Assistant Professor
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Neonatologist to join our medical team. The ideal candidate will specialize in the care of critically ill newborns, premature infants, and those with congenital conditions or birth-related complications. This role involves working in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing advanced medical care to ensure the survival and development of newborns.
Responsibilities
Provide specialized medical care for premature and critically ill newborns in the NICU
Attend deliveries of premature and high risk infants
Diagnose and treat neonatal conditions such as respiratory distress syndrome, infections, and congenital abnormalities
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for newborns requiring intensive care
Perform life-saving procedures such as intubation, resuscitation, and central line placement
Monitor the growth and development of newborns, adjusting treatment as needed
Counsel and educate parents on their infant’s condition, treatment options, and long-term care
Work closely with obstetricians, pediatricians, nurses, and other specialists to provide comprehensive neonatal care
Participate in neonatal transport services, ensuring safe transfer of critically ill infants when needed
Maintain accurate medical records and adhere to hospital policies and medical regulations
Stay updated on advancements in neonatology and participate in ongoing medical research and training
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
Board certification or eligibility in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Valid state medical license to practice as a neonatologist
Completion of a fellowship in neonatology
Strong clinical decision-making skills and ability to work in high-pressure environments
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate with healthcare professionals and support families
Experience in a Level III NICU (preferred)
Application Process
Submit your resume/CV and a cover letter to Ms. Julia Thompson (jthompson@howard.edu) and Dr. Carla M. Davis (carla.davis@howard.edu)
About the Organization
For more than a century, Howard University College of Medicine has been providing students of high academic potential with a medical education of exceptional quality and thereby preparing future physicians and scientists to serve the underserved.
Over the course of its 145-year history of providing the finest primary, secondary and tertiary health care services, Howard University Hospital has become one of the most comprehensive health care facilities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and designated a DC Level 1 Trauma Center.
Contact Name
Carla Davis, M.D./JUuia Thompson
Contact Phone
202-865-4569
Contact Email
carla.davis@howard.edu
