The Pacific Community (SPC) is seeking a Paediatrician Specialist to provide specialist paediatric care and strengthen children’s health services in Tuvalu. Based in Funafuti, the role includes clinical care, public health programmes, staff training and the development of paediatric service guidelines. The position is open to experienced specialists with a strong background in paediatric services.
Job Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Pacific Community (SPC) |
| Position | Paediatrician Specialist |
| Location | Funafuti, Tuvalu |
| Job Reference | KK000131 |
| Salary | 4,123 to 5,080 SDR per month |
| Approximate Monthly Salary | AUD 8,617 to AUD 10,617 |
| Qualification | Master of Medicine (MMed) in Paediatrics |
| Experience | At least 10 years in clinical services in the Pacific |
| Contract | Budgeted until March 31, 2027 |
| Application Deadline | October 18, 2026, at 11:00 p.m. Noumea time |
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Provide specialist care for children in inpatient, outpatient and referral settings.
- Support primary healthcare teams and conduct school and community health screenings.
- Lead rheumatic heart disease prevention and screening activities.
- Develop paediatric clinical guidelines and support clinical audits and quality improvement.
- Plan paediatric services, prepare budgets and submit monthly reports.
- Supervise and mentor doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
- Conduct training and support paediatric outreach visits to Tuvalu’s outer islands.
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A Master of Medicine (MMed) in Paediatrics.
- At least 10 years of clinical services experience in the Pacific.
- A minimum of three years of experience after obtaining the MMed.
- Significant experience leading or managing paediatric services.
- Experience in clinical service planning, policy development and programme implementation.
- Strong project management and communication skills.
- Advanced written and spoken English.
- Willingness to travel to outer islands and provide paediatric services.
Knowledge of Pacific Island countries and territories is an advantage.
Salary and Benefits
The position offers a monthly salary of 4,123 to 5,080 SDR, equivalent to approximately AUD 8,617 to AUD 10,617. Eligible internationally recruited staff may also receive a housing allowance of AUD 1,400 to AUD 2,000, airfare support, medical and life insurance, 25 working days of annual leave, and access to SPC’s Provident Fund.
How to Apply
Apply online through the SPC Careers Portal. Search for job reference KK000131.
Applicants must submit:
- An updated CV with contact details for three professional referees.
- A cover letter explaining their qualifications, experience and interest in the role.
- Responses to all screening questions listed in the vacancy.
Submit the documents in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Incomplete applications will not proceed to shortlisting.
Deadline: October 18, 2026, at 11:00 p.m. Noumea time.
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