Pediatrician

Pediatrician

Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Organisation: École Globale International Girls' School

About the Organisation

École Globale International Girls' School, Dehradun, is a leading residential school offering CBSE and Cambridge curricula. The school is committed to academic excellence, holistic development, and providing a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for its students through high standards of pastoral care and campus wellbeing.

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Pediatrician to support the healthcare and wellbeing of students at our residential campus. The Pediatrician will be responsible for providing comprehensive pediatric care, managing acute and emergency medical situations, supporting preventive healthcare, and working closely with the school’s medical, pastoral, and residential teams. The ideal candidate should have sound clinical judgment and a compassionate approach to working with children and adolescents. Experience in a school, boarding, residential, or similar institutional healthcare setting will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric consultations, clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for students.
• Assess and manage common pediatric illnesses, injuries, and acute medical conditions.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to medical emergencies on campus.
• Monitor students requiring ongoing medical care and coordinate specialist consultations or hospital referrals when necessary.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date medical records.
• Provide guidance on preventive healthcare, nutrition, hygiene, vaccination, and general wellness.
• Support routine health assessments and student health-screening initiatives.
• Work closely with parents/guardians, school leadership, counsellors, nurses, and residential staff regarding student healthcare, as appropriate.
• Support the development and implementation of health and emergency-care protocols.
• Advise the school medical team on pediatric healthcare practices and appropriate care pathways.
• Contribute to health-awareness and wellness programmes for students.
• Support infection prevention, health and safety, and emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Ensure appropriate use, maintenance, and availability of medical equipment and supplies.

Qualifications & Skills

• MBBS / MD/DNB in Pediatrics from a recognised institution.
• Valid registration with the appropriate Medical Council.
• Relevant clinical experience in pediatrics is preferred.
• Experience in emergency care, general pediatrics, adolescent healthcare, or a residential healthcare setting will be an added advantage.
• Strong clinical decision-making and emergency-response skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a multidisciplinary school team.
• Ability to maintain accurate medical documentation and use basic computer applications.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary is no bar for the right candidate.
• Residential accommodation and meals on campus.