Pediatrician

Job Opening: Consultant Pediatrician

Matr Sadan DRI Hospital, Chitrakoot

Matr Sadan DRI Hospital, Chitrakoot, is seeking a qualified, compassionate and experienced Consultant Pediatrician to join its clinical team and provide comprehensive medical care to infants, children and adolescents. Position Details

Designation: Consultant Pediatrician

Department: Pediatrics and Child Health

Location: Matr Sadan DRI Hospital, Chitrakoot

Employment Type: Full-time / Resident Consultant

Experience Required: 2–5 years preferred

Joining: Immediate or as mutually agreed Role Overview

The selected doctor will be responsible for providing high-quality pediatric consultation, diagnosis, treatment, emergency care and preventive healthcare services.

The role requires strong clinical knowledge, sound decision-making, patient-focused care and the ability to manage routine as well as critical pediatric cases in coordination with the hospital’s medical, nursing and diagnostic teams. Key Responsibilities Pediatric OPD Services

Examine, diagnose and treat infants, children and adolescents. Manage common childhood illnesses, infections, allergies and nutritional disorders. Assess growth, development and general health of pediatric patients. Prescribe appropriate medicines, investigations and treatment plans. Provide follow-up care and monitor treatment outcomes. Refer patients to specialists when advanced care is required. Newborn and Infant Care Conduct newborn examinations and health assessments. Provide care for low-birth-weight, premature and high-risk newborns. Support neonatal resuscitation and stabilization when required. Monitor newborn feeding, jaundice, infections and developmental concerns. Coordinate with gynecologists and obstetricians for newborn care following deliveries. Counsel parents regarding breastfeeding, hygiene and newborn safety. Emergency and Inpatient Care Attend pediatric emergencies and provide timely stabilization and treatment. Manage cases involving high fever, seizures, respiratory distress, dehydration, poisoning and trauma. Supervise admitted pediatric patients and ensure proper treatment and monitoring. Participate in emergency, night and on-call duties as per the hospital roster. Coordinate referrals and transfers when higher-level care is required. Provide clear instructions to nursing and support staff regarding patient care. Immunization and Preventive Healthcare Conduct vaccination and immunization services according to national guidelines. Maintain accurate vaccination records and schedules. Counsel parents regarding childhood immunization and preventive care. Monitor physical, behavioural and developmental milestones. Identify early signs of developmental delay, malnutrition or congenital conditions. Promote preventive healthcare, hygiene and healthy nutrition among children and families. Pediatric Procedures Perform routine pediatric procedures within the scope of qualification and experience. Manage intravenous access, nebulization, oxygen therapy and fluid administration. Support emergency resuscitation and stabilization. Monitor children undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Ensure informed consent and proper documentation for all procedures. Patient and Parent Counselling Explain diagnoses, treatment plans and possible outcomes clearly to parents and guardians. Counsel families regarding nutrition, vaccination, hygiene and child development. Address concerns related to growth, behaviour, sleep and feeding. Maintain patient dignity, confidentiality and compassionate communication. Provide guidance for long-term management of chronic pediatric conditions. Clinical Documentation and Compliance Maintain accurate case sheets, prescriptions, consent forms and discharge summaries. Follow hospital protocols, infection-control practices and medical ethics. Ensure proper documentation for insurance, medico-legal and referral cases. Participate in clinical audits, case discussions and quality-improvement initiatives. Report critical incidents and support corrective actions. Team Coordination Work closely with gynecologists, physicians, surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses and diagnostic teams. Guide junior doctors, nursing staff and support personnel in pediatric care. Participate in hospital rounds, case reviews and departmental meetings. Support training programmes for nursing and clinical staff. Assist management in developing the Pediatrics and Child Health Department. Community and Outreach Programmes Participate in child health camps, school health programmes and rural outreach activities. Support awareness campaigns on immunization, nutrition and child development. Conduct health education sessions for parents, teachers and caregivers. Assist the hospital in strengthening community-based pediatric services.