Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Care

• Provide comprehensive care to neonates in NICU, including ventilator and CPAP support.
• Diagnose and manage conditions such as respiratory distress, neonatal sepsis, jaundice, birth asphyxia, prematurity, congenital anomalies, etc.
• Perform neonatal procedures (intubation, umbilical line insertion, exchange transfusion, surfactant administration, etc.).
• Lead neonatal resuscitation in delivery rooms and emergency situations.
• Develop care plans for high-risk neonates and ensure parental counseling.

2. NICU Management

• Supervise day-to-day operations of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
• Ensure adherence to infection control, monitoring protocols, and safety standards.
• Coordinate care with pediatricians, obstetricians, nurses, and other specialists.
• Maintain NICU documentation, registers, and quality improvement data.

3. Teaching & Training (For Academic Roles)

• Teach MBBS, MD/DNB (Pediatrics), and nursing students on neonatal topics.
• Conduct bedside clinical rounds, skill-based teaching, and case presentations.
• Guide postgraduate students in research, thesis writing, and CME presentations.
• Participate in curriculum planning and examination duties.

4. Research & Development

• Initiate or contribute to clinical research in neonatology and perinatology.
• Publish in academic journals and present at national/international conferences.
• Implement evidence-based practices and contribute to NICU protocol updates.

5. Family Counseling & Support

• Provide compassionate communication to parents of critically ill or premature babies.
• Counsel families about neonatal conditions, prognosis, follow-up, and preventive care.

Qualifications

Essential:

• MBBS + MD (Pediatrics)
• DM / DNB Neonatology or Fellowship in Neonatology (IAP/NNF recognized)
• Valid registration with State or National Medical Council

Desirable:

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) instructor certification
• Prior experience in Level II/III NICUs
• Teaching or academic research experience

Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of neonatal physiology, pathology, and intensive care
• Skilled in neonatal procedures and use of ventilators, incubators, monitors
• Excellent decision-making in high-pressure and emergency situations
• Strong leadership and team coordination
• Effective communication with multidisciplinary teams and parents
• Commitment to quality care and continuous learning