Developmental Pediatrician

UMMEED child development center; Latur; On-site; INR 500,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

UMMEED child development center in Maharashtra is seeking a dedicated professional for the Developmental Pediatrics team. The role involves providing diagnostic services to children and adolescents facing developmental challenges and working with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care. Candidates should have proficiency in computer skills and time management. Preferred qualifications include post-fellowship experience in Developmental Pediatrics. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Interested applicants can send their resumes to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Proficiency in basic computer use (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage time effectively and adhere to schedules and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Providing diagnostic services for children and adolescents with developmental concerns.
• Working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Providing ongoing follow-up, support, and care coordination.
• Supporting delivery of DP trainings.

Skills

Proficiency in basic computer use

Ability to manage time effectively

Tools

Electronic clinical documentation systems

Job description

About Ummeed

Ummeed (https://ummeed.org/) is a not-for-profit organization whose vision is to help children with developmental disabilities and those at high risk of them reach their full potential and be included in society. It was founded in 2001 by Dr. Vibha Krishnamurthy, a developmental pediatrician, Ashoka Fellow, and resource person for government and international organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO).

Over the past 25 years, Ummeed has provided direct services to 16,400+ children and families, trained over 14,600 unique professionals (community workers, doctors, therapists, and teachers) across India, and influenced the lives of over 0.73 million children and families with or at risk of developmental disabilities. In addition to direct clinical services, training, and capacity building, Ummeed’s two other verticals are research (to generate evidence of our work) and awareness building (to sensitize people to the cause and shift attitudes).

As Ummeed looks to the future, its goal is to build on this past work to drive strategic shifts across three key ecosystems – Healthcare, Schools, and Early Childhood Development - to create a more inclusive society for children with and at high likelihood of disabilities in India.

The Developmental Pediatrics (DP) Team

The DP team is a strong 7-member team that provides clinical care to children and families with concerns about developmental delays or differences, or who are referred by their school or other professionals for evaluation.

Developmental Pediatricians conduct comprehensive evaluations to understand children’s developmental profiles and support families in navigating diagnoses, identifying appropriate interventions, and accessing resources. This includes partnering with families, providing ongoing guidance, and monitoring progress from birth up to age 18.

In addition to clinical services, the Developmental Pediatric team offers the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)-approved yearlong DP fellowship and the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS)-accredited 6-month certificate course in Developmental Pediatrics for practicing pediatricians. The team also conducts training sessions and workshops for professionals and caregivers at events in India and internationally. Members are also engaged in research and publications.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing diagnostic services for children and adolescents with a range of developmental concerns and delivering a clinical summary and recommendations.
• Working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, including occupational therapists, speech therapists, mental health professionals, autism specialists, and social workers.
• Providing ongoing follow-up, support, and care coordination.
• Supporting delivery of DP trainings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency in basic computer use (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage time effectively and adhere to schedules and deadlines.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Post-fellowship experience in Developmental Pediatrics.
• Experience in using electronic clinical documentation systems.

Reporting To

Director - Developmental Pediatrics.

Work Commitment & Compensation

• Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Candidates meeting the criteria may email their updated resumes to [e-mail].