Neonatology

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Neonatal Care

• Manage the care of:
• Premature and low birth weight infants
• Infants with respiratory distress, sepsis, jaundice, HIE, cardiac or congenital anomalies
• Post-operative neonates and those requiring ventilator support
• Perform necessary neonatal procedures:
• Intubation, umbilical line insertion, surfactant administration, LP, exchange transfusion, etc.

2. NICU Monitoring & Protocols

• Monitor vital parameters, labs, ventilator settings, and imaging reports.
• Supervise and implement NICU protocols for infection control, feeding, thermoregulation, etc.
• Use CPAP, mechanical ventilation, HFOV, and TPN as required.

3. Delivery Room Support

• Attend high-risk deliveries and provide neonatal resuscitation per NRP guidelines.
• Coordinate with obstetricians for pre-delivery risk planning.
• Ensure immediate stabilization and transfer to NICU if needed.

4. Family Counseling & Communication

• Provide regular updates and compassionate counseling to parents.
• Discuss prognosis, treatment options, and follow-up care.
• Support decisions around palliative care when necessary.

5. Academic, Teaching & Research (For Teaching Hospitals)

• Teach and mentor pediatric residents, interns, nurses, and fellows.
• Conduct bedside rounds, academic presentations, and case reviews.
• Participate in neonatal research, audits, and clinical trials.
• Support DNB/MD curriculum in Pediatrics/Neonatology (if applicable).

6. Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Maintain meticulous patient records, consent forms, and discharge summaries.
• Participate in NICU quality improvement initiatives, mortality and morbidity meetings.
• Ensure adherence to NACO, IAP, and NABH guidelines.

Qualifications

Essential:

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

Desirable:

• NRP, PALS, and BLS certified
• Experience in Level 3 NICU (preferred for senior roles)
• Academic teaching or NICU leadership experience

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced clinical judgment and neonatal resuscitation skills
• Expertise in neonatal procedures and ventilation
• Clear, empathetic communication with families and staff
• Leadership in NICU teamwork and interdisciplinary care
• Strong documentation and compliance ethics
• Familiarity with EMR/NICU software and monitoring systems