Neonatology

Job Description

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