Paediatrics Consultant Jobs in Kodungallur

Job Overview

A children's hospital and maternity centre in Kodungallur is hiring a Paediatrician to manage newborn care, childhood illnesses, paediatric emergencies, and routine vaccinations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide newborn care in the postnatal ward and NICU step-down unit.
• Manage acute paediatric conditions: fever, respiratory infections, diarrhoea, malnutrition.
• Diagnose and treat childhood chronic diseases: asthma, epilepsy, and congenital disorders.
• Administer immunisations and conduct growth and development assessments.
• Handle paediatric emergencies: febrile convulsions, dehydration, anaphylaxis.
• Coordinate with NICU for sick neonates and with paediatric surgery for surgical neonates.
• Conduct well-child clinic consultations and follow-ups.
• Counsel parents on nutrition, developmental milestones, and childhood vaccinations.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBBS with MD / DNB Paediatrics or DCH.
• Valid NMC registration.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification preferred.

Key Skills Required

• Neonatal care
• Paediatric emergency management
• Paediatric pharmacology
• Immunisation protocols
• Developmental assessment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: ₹ 125,000 to ₹ 225,000 per month
• Accommodation or HRA as per hospital policy
• Annual leave, medical insurance, and statutory benefits
• Continuous Medical Education (CME) and professional development support
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment