Associate Professor General Surgery

Vspm Academy Of Higher Education; Nagpur District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Vspm Academy Of Higher Education invites applications for the position of Associate Professor in General Surgery. The role includes teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervising residents, and contributing to academic research.

Eligibility includes MS/DNB in General Surgery, NMC registration, minimum 4 years as Assistant Professor, and at least two publications post-appointment. Completion of BCBR and compliance with institutional criteria are required.

Qualifications

• MS/DNB in General Surgery from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council.
• Minimum 4 years as Assistant Professor in General Surgery.
• Minimum 2 research publications after appointment as Assistant Professor.
• Completion of the Basic Course in Biomedical Research (BCBR).
• Meet applicable NMC/university/institution eligibility criteria for Associate Professor.

Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate lectures, practical sessions, and clinical demonstrations.
• Perform and supervise surgical procedures per clinical expertise and protocols.
• Manage preoperative assessment and postoperative care, emergencies, and inpatient/outpatient services.
• Supervise residents and junior faculty during clinical duties and procedures.
• Participate in seminars, journal clubs, and student assessments.
• Undertake research, publications, and academic presentations.
• Maintain patient records, surgical documentation, and departmental records.
• Ensure infection control, patient safety, and ethics compliance.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure comprehensive care.

Skills

Teaching in General Surgery

Clinical supervision

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MS/DNB in General Surgery

BCBR certification

NMC registration eligibility

Job description

We invite applications from qualified and experienced surgical professionals for the position of Associate Professor in the Department of General Surgery. The selected candidate will contribute to medical education, surgical patient care, clinical supervision, academic research, and departmental development.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct undergraduate and postgraduate lectures, practical sessions, clinical demonstrations, bedside teaching, and case discussions.
• Perform and supervise surgical procedures according to clinical expertise, institutional privileges, and applicable protocols.
• Manage preoperative assessment, postoperative care, surgical emergencies, and inpatient/outpatient services.
• Supervise residents and junior faculty during clinical duties and surgical procedures.
• Participate in seminars, journal clubs, case presentations, student assessments, and academic meetings.
• Undertake research activities, scientific publications, and academic presentations.
• Maintain accurate patient records, surgical documentation, and departmental academic records.
• Ensure compliance with infection-control measures, patient safety standards, medical ethics, and hospital policies.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Eligibility & Qualifications

• MS/DNB in General Surgery from a recognized institution, or an equivalent qualification recognized under applicable NMC regulations.
• Valid registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the concerned State Medical Council, as applicable.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as Assistant Professor in General Surgery at a recognized medical institution, subject to applicable NMC eligibility provisions.
• Minimum 2 research publications after appointment as Assistant Professor, meeting applicable NMC requirements, including authorship criteria.
• Completion of the Basic Course in Biomedical Research (BCBR), as applicable.
• Candidates must fulfill all applicable NMC, University, and Institutional eligibility criteria for the position of Associate Professor.

Relevant Experience

• Undergraduate and postgraduate surgical teaching.
• Clinical assessment and management of surgical patients.
• Operative procedures, perioperative care, and management of surgical emergencies.
• Clinical supervision, resident training, and academic research.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong clinical and surgical skills in General Surgery.
• Strong interest in teaching, academics, and surgical training.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Research-oriented approach with a commitment to academic development.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary hospital environment.
• Experience in surgical procedures, perioperative care, and management of surgical emergencies will be an advantage.

Only candidates possessing the prescribed postgraduate qualification and relevant teaching experience required for Associate Professor under applicable NMC regulations should apply. Applications from candidates who do not meet the mandatory eligibility criteria will not be considered.