Associate Professor - Ophthalmology

Job Overview

Join a prominent 500-bed NABH-accredited multi-super speciality teaching hospital in Northeast India as an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology. Working under the Head of Department, the role blends senior academic leadership, surgical expertise, and clinical patient management in a National Medical Commission (NMC) compliant environment.

Academic & Teaching Duties

• Deliver theoretical lectures, tutorials, and clinical sessions aligned with university ophthalmology curriculum for undergraduate (MBBS) students.
• Conduct postgraduate classes, bedside clinics, seminars, journal clubs, and case presentations for MS and DNB students as well as interns.
• Engage in clinical ward rounds fostering diagnostic reasoning with postgraduate trainees.
• Guide residents on thesis work, surgical techniques, and research methods.
• Contribute to curriculum design, exam creation, and grading processes.
• Provide academic continuity by covering duties of fellow Associate Professors when needed.

Clinical and Surgical Responsibilities

• Manage outpatient consultations, delivering specialized ophthalmologic diagnosis and treatment.
• Oversee inpatient care and coordinate ophthalmic referrals across hospital departments.
• Respond to eye emergencies during on-call shifts, including trauma and acute glaucoma cases.
• Perform and supervise ophthalmic surgeries in operating theatre sessions while mentoring postgraduate surgical skills.
• Participate actively in ward rounds and case reviews with junior faculty and students.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation and adherence to NABH protocols to maintain patient safety standards.

Research and Scholarly Contribution

• Publish at least two research articles in indexed national/international journals as among the primary three authors, fulfilling NMC mandates.
• Regularly contribute articles or expert commentary to professional medical platforms.
• Lead or support clinical research projects focusing on ophthalmic diseases, surgical results, and allied sciences.
• Mentor postgraduate thesis initiatives and advance research skills of residents.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Department with administrative and academic planning tasks.
• Engage in hospital quality assurance processes, NABH accreditation, and patient safety improvements.
• Participate in Continuing Medical Education and national ophthalmology conferences for ongoing professional development.
• Fulfill additional assignments as delegated by department or institutional leadership.

Mandatory Qualifications and Eligibility

• MBBS degree from a recognized institution.
• Postgraduate ophthalmology degree (MS / DNB / MD) accredited by NMC.
• Teaching Experience Options: Minimum 4 years as Assistant Professor in ophthalmology in recognized medical colleges or equivalent military/consultant experience as per NMC regulations.
  Additional guidelines consider experience equivalencies related to aviation/marine medicine postings.
• At least two indexed research publications as primary authors after Assistant Professor appointment.
• Completion or commitment to complete Basic Courses in Medical Education and Biomedical Research per NMC standards.
• Valid registration with the State Medical Council or National Medical Commission.

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in cataract surgery via phacoemulsification, glaucoma diagnosis and management, retinal disorders, and ophthalmic emergency care.
• Proficiency in slit-lamp and fundus examinations as well as operating theatre supervision and surgical instruction.
• Strong background in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education complying with NMC norms and curriculum development.
• Capacity to publish research and mentor postgraduate thesis work.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, organizational skills combined with patient-focused commitment and adaptability in academic settings.