Nephrology consultant

Job Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage patients with acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), glomerular diseases, and electrolyte disorders.
• Provide comprehensive care for patients requiring hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
• Supervise and manage dialysis units, ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Manage renal transplant patients (pre- and post-transplant care), where applicable.
• Conduct nephrology OPD and ward rounds for admitted patients.
• Handle renal emergencies including hypertensive crises and fluid/electrolyte imbalances.

Patient Care & Safety

• Ensure evidence-based treatment and patient-centered care.
• Counsel patients and families regarding disease progression, dialysis options, and lifestyle modifications.
• Maintain accurate medical records and follow medico-legal guidelines.

Academic & Quality Responsibilities (if applicable)

• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and morbidity meetings.
• Teach and supervise junior doctors, residents, and nursing staff.
• Stay updated with latest advancements in nephrology practice.

Administrative & Coordination Duties

• Collaborate with intensivists, cardiologists, urologists, and transplant teams.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols and SOPs for renal care.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, NABH/JCI standards (if applicable).

Qualifications

• MD / DNB (General Medicine)
• DM / DNB (Nephrology)
• Valid registration with Tamilnadu State Medical Council

Experience

• 0–2 years or more as Consultant Nephrologist (as per hospital requirement)
• Experience in dialysis unit management preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical and decision-making skills
• Expertise in dialysis and renal replacement therapies
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Commitment to ethical and evidence-based practice

Working Hours

• Full-time; on-call and emergency duties as required

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹500,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person