Pediatrician

Job Title: Associate Professor (Department of Paediatrics)

Primary Healthcare Landmark Northeast Region Location: Regional Capital City, Northeast India Facility: 500-bed, Nationally Accredited Multi-Super Speciality Teaching Hospital Academic Affiliation: Prominent, decades-old University

Role Summary The Associate Professor in Paediatrics will occupy a pivotal faculty position within a leading multi-super speciality teaching hospital that serves as the primary healthcare landmark for the Northeast region. This role requires a senior academician and clinician capable of integrating high-level clinical care with rigorous medical education and research. Operating within a facility equipped with 24x7 advanced diagnostic imaging and extensive intensive care units (NICU/PICU), the successful candidate will mentor the next generation of medical professionals while delivering expert care in a broad range of paediatric medical services.

Mandatory Qualifications and Eligibility Criteria Applicants must strictly adhere to the National Medical Commission (NMC) Teachers

Eligibility Qualifications.

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS degree from a recognised medical institution.
• MD, MS, or DNB in Paediatrics from an NMC/MCI recognised university or college.

Experience

• A minimum of 4 years of teaching experience as an Assistant Professor in Paediatrics in a recognised medical college or teaching institution.
• Completion of 1 year as a Senior Resident in Paediatrics in a recognised medical college after acquiring the postgraduate degree.
• Priority will be given to candidates with extensive work experience in recognised university or college settings, demonstrating a proven track record in academic administration and bedside teaching.

Research and Publications

• Must have at least two research publications as per the latest NMC guidelines.
• Publications must be original papers, meta-analyses, systematic reviews, or case series published in journals indexed in Medline, PubMed, Central Science Citation Index, Science Citation Index Expanded, Embase, Scopus, or Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).
• Should have completed the Basic Course in Medical Education Technology (BCMET) and the Basic Course in Biomedical Research (BCBR) from NMC-designated institutions.

Core Responsibilities and Technical Expertise

Clinical Excellence

• Provide expert paediatric care in a 500-bed multi-super speciality environment, overseeing the management of complex cases in General Paediatrics and sub-specialities.
• Supervise and provide high-level clinical input in the 24x7 Intensive Care Units (NICU/PICU) and Emergency Paediatric services.
• Utilise advanced diagnostic imaging and laboratory data to formulate precise treatment plans for acute and chronic childhood illnesses.

Academic Leadership

• Deliver structured theoretical lectures, seminars, and clinical bedside teaching for undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (MD/DNB) students.
• Facilitate Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) and evaluate student performance through formative and summative assessments.
• Mentor postgraduate students in thesis formulation, research methodology, and evidence-based clinical practices.

Research and Innovation

• Lead and participate in departmental research initiatives, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and contributing to the institution’s academic output.
• Foster a culture of inquiry by staying abreast of contemporary advances in child health and regional health challenges.

Administrative and Supervisory Duties

• Assist the Head of Department in managing clinical rotations, curriculum development, and departmental administration.
• Ensure rigorous documentation of clinical case details, including morbidity and mortality data, for institutional and regulatory audits.
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaborations with other super-speciality departments to ensure holistic patient management.

Subject-Specific Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of growth and development, neonatal care, and paediatric infectious diseases.
• Proficiency in performing and teaching essential paediatric procedures and neonatal resuscitation.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: 22,00,000 to 24,00,000 per annum (commensurate with experience and academic credentials).
• Professional environment within a long-standing, prestigious institution affiliated with a prominent, decades-old university known for academic excellence.
• Opportunities for career progression and involvement in high-impact regional health initiatives