Consultant Paediatrician

Job Title

Consultant Paediatrician – Paediatrics \& Neonatology

Position Overview

• Department: Paediatrics \& Neonatology (NICU / OPD / IPD / Labour Room Attendance)
• Role Type: Full-time / Part-time / Visiting Consultant
• Schedule: Day OPD + Inpatient Rounds + On-call Emergency / Delivery Coverage
• Location: In-person (Hospital Premises)
• Experience Required: 0 – 5+ years post-PG (MD / DNB / DCH); fresh postgraduates with strong neonatal resuscitation skills are welcome.

Role Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Paediatrician to lead our pediatric and neonatal medical care. In this role, you will manage outpatient consultations, oversee admitted pediatric patients, attend high-risk and routine deliveries for neonatal resuscitation, and direct baseline neonatal and pediatric care protocols. You will work closely with the obstetrics/gynecology team, medical officers, and specialized nursing staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centric care.

Key Responsibilities1. Neonatal Resuscitation \& Delivery Coverage

• Attend normal vaginal deliveries (NVD) and Caesarean sections (LSCS) for immediate neonatal assessment, APGAR scoring, and resuscitation.
• Manage immediate newborn care, thermal protection, early initiation of breastfeeding, and screening for congenital anomalies.
• Oversee nursery/Level-II NICU operations, including phototherapy management for neonatal jaundice, sepsis evaluation, fluid balance, and incubator care.

Outpatient (OPD) \& Well-Baby Clinic

• Conduct daily OPD consultations for infants, young children, and adolescents presenting with acute illnesses and chronic conditions.
• Run routine well-baby clinics: assess growth and developmental milestones, screen for nutritional deficiencies, and guide parents on weaning/infant nutrition.
• Manage and administer national and IAP-recommended immunization schedules, maintaining complete vaccination records.

Inpatient (IPD) \& Emergency Management

• Perform daily rounds for admitted pediatric cases, adjusting treatment plans, antibiotic stewardship, and fluid regimens.
• Manage common pediatric emergencies (e.g., febrile convulsions, status epilepticus, severe dehydration, respiratory distress/croup, acute asthma, severe gastroenteritis).
• Supervise bedside procedures performed by RMOs and nursing teams (pediatric IV lines, blood draws, nebulization protocols).

• Multidisciplinary Coordination \& Parent Counselling
• Collaborate seamlessly with the Obstetrics team for pre-delivery counseling in high-risk pregnancies and fetal growth restriction cases.
• Guide anxious parents with patience, empathy, and clear explanations regarding disease pathology, prognosis, and preventive home care.
• Ensure clear, compliant, and timely documentation of admission notes, clinical progress charts, growth charts, and discharge summaries.

Qualifications \& Competencies

• Education: MBBS with MD (Paediatrics) / DNB (Paediatrics) / DCH (Diploma in Child Health) from an NMC/MCI recognized institution.
• Licensing: Active and valid State Medical Council / National Medical Commission (NMC) registration.
• Clinical Certifications (Preferred): NALS (Neonatal Advanced Life Support) / NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) or PALS certification.
• Core Competencies: Quick emergency response, sound clinical acumen in neonatal resuscitation, empathetic parent handling, and strong team leadership.
• Languages: Fluent Hindi; professional working knowledge of medical English.

Key Benefits

• Highly competitive fixed remuneration / revenue-sharing structure commensurate with experience.
• Well-equipped infrastructure including nursery/NICU setups, phototherapy units, radiant warmers, and infusion pumps.
• Dedicated nursing support trained in neonatal and pediatric handling.
• Accommodation assistance / duty quarters options for full-time residential consultants.

Pay

₹150,000.00 - ₹350,000.00 per month

Work Location

In person