Neonatology & Paediatrician

Key Responsibilities

Neonatal Care (NICU Responsibilities)

• Manage newborns requiring intensive care including preterm, low-birth-weight, and critically ill neonates.
• Perform neonatal procedures such as intubation, UVC/UAC insertion, CPAP/Ventilator management, exchange transfusion, etc.
• Conduct regular NICU rounds, monitor vitals, interpret investigations, and formulate treatment plans.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and provide immediate neonatal resuscitation.
• Ensure adherence to NICU protocols, infection control measures, and safe feeding practices.
• Coordinate with obstetricians for antenatal counselling of high-risk pregnancies.

Paediatric Care (OP/IP & Emergency Duties)

• Provide comprehensive care for children (0–18 years) in OPD and inpatient wards.
• Diagnose and treat common and complex paediatric illnesses (respiratory, infectious, nutritional, neurological, etc.).
• Manage paediatric emergencies including asthma, seizures, dehydration, poisoning, trauma, and critical illness.
• Provide immunization services as per national guidelines and counsel parents.
• Perform minor procedures such as IV cannulation, lumbar puncture, and fluid resuscitation.

Patient & Family Communication

• Counsel parents on growth, nutrition, development, vaccinations, newborn care, and treatment plans.
• Provide timely updates regarding NICU/paediatric patient conditions and prognosis.
• Maintain transparency, accurate documentation, and clear communication.

Administrative & Quality Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with NABH, CEA, and hospital protocols for NICU and paediatric departments.
• Participate in clinical audits, morbidity–mortality meetings, and data reporting.
• Collaborate with nursing, lactation consultants, physiotherapists, and other support staff.
• Maintain accurate EMR/medical records and discharge summaries.

Teaching & Training

• Guide junior doctors, nurses, and NICU staff on clinical protocols.
• Conduct neonatal resuscitation drills (as per NRP guidelines).
• Participate in staff training, CME programs, and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBBS + MD/DNB Paediatrics (mandatory).
• DM / DNB Neonatology or Fellowship in Neonatology preferred for NICU-focused role.
• Tamil Nadu Medical Council registration is required.
• 2–5 years’ experience in Paediatrics and/or Neonatology in a multispeciality or maternity hospital (modifiable).

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical expertise in neonatal and paediatric emergencies.
• Excellent diagnostic skills and patient management abilities.
• Competence in neonatal resuscitation and NICU procedures.
• Effective communication with parents and multidisciplinary teams.
• Compassionate, patient-centred approach.
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to safety.

Working Conditions

• Full time OPD coverage including night shifts and on-call responsibilities for NICU and paediatric emergencies.
• Availability for delivery room calls and immediate neonatal support.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹150,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person