Associate Professor - Physiology

Vitality Healthcare; Dahod; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitality Healthcare seeks a senior physiology educator to lead academic delivery for Human Physiology, guiding postgraduate training and research alignment with CBME standards. The role includes high-level lectures, supervision of lab work, and coordination with clinical departments to integrate physiology with patient care.

Candidates should have MBBS with MD/MS in Physiology, a minimum of five years as Assistant Professor, and a track record of publications.

Qualifications

• MBBS with MD/MS in Physiology from a recognized institution.
• Teaching experience: minimum 5 years as Assistant Professor in Physiology.
• Research publications: at least 4 indexed journal papers (2 as Associate, 2 as Assistant Professor).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level lectures on Neurophysiology, Endocrinology, Cardiovascular and Renal Physiology.
• Supervise Hematology and Amphibian/Mammalian experiments (simulations where live animals restricted).
• Coordinate Clinical Physiology sessions including ECG, PFT, EMG and integration with clinical departments.
• Assist HOD in internal assessment planning, exams and procurement/maintenance of lab equipment.

Skills

Lecture delivery

Research supervision

Curriculum integration

Education

MBBS with MD/MS in Physiology

Tools

PowerLab

Treadmills

Job description

Core Objective

To lead the academic delivery of Human Physiology, fostering a deep understanding of functional bodily systems among students, while driving the department's research output and adhering to Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Advanced Academic Instruction:
  • Deliver high-level lectures on complex systems (Neurophysiology, Endocrinology, Cardiovascular, and Renal Physiology).
  • Supervise Hematology and Amphibian/Mammalian experiments (using simulations where live animals are restricted).
  • Implement Clinical Physiology sessions, including ECG, Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT), and Electromyography (EMG).
  • Coordinate Vertical and Horizontal Integration with clinical departments (e.g., correlating Cardiac Physiology with Cardiology).
• Postgraduate Training & Research:
  • Serve as a PG Guide for MD Physiology students (requires 5 years of teaching experience post-MD).
  • Oversee the departmental research lab and encourage faculty/student research projects.
  • Ensure the department meets publication quotas for NMC inspections.
• Administrative & Regulatory Oversight:
  • Assist the HOD in internal assessment planning and university exam conduct.
  • Manage the procurement and maintenance of sophisticated lab equipment (PowerLab, Treadmills, etc.).
  • Participate in Institutional Ethics Committees or Curriculum Committees.
• Eligibility Criteria (NMC 2025/2026 Regulations) Requirement Details
  • Academic Qualification MBBS with MD/MS in Physiology from a recognized institution.
  • Teaching Experience Minimum 5 years of teaching experience as an Assistant Professor in Physiology.
  • Research Publications Minimum 4 research publications in indexed journals (at least 2 as an Associate Professor and 2 as an Assistant Professor).