MD Anaesthesia

Pegasus International; Kinnaur District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Pegasus International invites a highly competent Consultant Anaesthetist to direct perioperative care, pain management, and resuscitation protocols across general surgery and obstetric emergencies. In the Sholtu, Kinnaur district, the role ensures flawless anaesthetic safety and strong involvement in the ER and ICU to stabilise critical cases.

You will supervise PACU, manage extreme airway events, and uphold OT quality controls while collaborating with surgical teams to optimise patient

Qualifications

• MD / DNB / Diploma in Anaesthesiology from an NMC recognized medical college
• Min 5 years of post-qualification clinical experience in active operation theatres
• Age under 45 years and willingness to work in Sholtu, Kinnaur, HP

Responsibilities

• Direct perioperative anaesthetic care, pain management, and resuscitation protocols for general, orthopaedic and obstetric procedures
• Oversee PAC and PACU care; design multi-modal postoperative pain management protocols
• Lead airway management, CPR and trauma resuscitation, and ensure OT gas pipelines, equipment and sterilisation quality controls
• Coordinate with surgical, gynaecological, and nursing teams to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes

Skills

Vigilance

Crisis Management

Team Coordination

Education

Anaesthesiology MD/DNB/Dip

Job description

We require a highly competent and vigilant Consultant Anaesthetist to direct perioperative care, pain management, and resuscitation protocols. Serving as the backbone for both general surgery and obstetric emergencies, the candidate will be responsible for ensuring flawless anaesthetic safety. Given our location, the anaesthetist will also play a critical role in the Emergency Room, managing critical airways and stabilizing trauma or acute medical cases.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

1. Perioperative Anaesthetic Management

• Pre-Anaesthetic Check-ups (PAC): Conduct thorough pre-operative evaluations to assess patient fitness, optimize co-morbidities, and mitigate surgical risks.
• Anaesthesia Administration: Expertly administer General Anaesthesia, Regional Blocks (Spinal, Epidural, Nerve Blocks), and Monitored Anaesthesia Care (MAC) for a variety of surgical, orthopaedic, and obstetric procedures.
• Intra-Operative Monitoring: Ensure continuous, advanced monitoring of patient vitals, fluid balance, and depth of anaesthesia during surgeries.

2. Post-Operative Care & Pain Management

• PACU Supervision: Monitor patients closely in the Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit for smooth extubating and emergence.
• Acute Pain Service: Design and execute multi-modal post-operative pain management protocols, improving patient recovery time.

3. Critical Care, Trauma & Resuscitation Support

• Airway Management: Act as the primary expert for difficult airway interventions across all hospital departments, including the ER and ICU.
• Resuscitation: Lead CPR and trauma resuscitation protocols for accidental injuries, industrial mishaps, or severe medical crises.
• OT Administration: Maintain strict quality controls over anaesthesia gas pipelines, machines, emergency drugs, and sterilization protocols.

Core Competencies & Soft Skills

• Vigilance & Precision: Unwavering attention to detail and ability to remain calm and focused under intense, high-stakes pressure.
• Crisis Management: Rapid diagnostic and therapeutic response to intra-operative complications or sudden cardiac events.
• Team Synergy: Seamless coordination with surgical, gynaecological, and nursing teams.

Qualifications & Recruitment Criteria (QR)

• Education: MD / DNB / Diploma in Anaesthesiology from an NMC recognized medical college or university.
• Experience: Min 05 years of post-qualification clinical experience in managing active operation theatres.
• Age Profile: Less than 45 years of age.
• Geographic Readiness: Physically fit and willing to adapt to the geographic realities of living and working in Sholtu, Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh.

To maintain accountability and ensure professional growth, the candidates will be assessed annually on:

1. Patient Safety & Outcomes: Maintaining near-zero preventable clinical complications.
2. Turnaround Time: Quick response times during emergency/on-call triggers.
3. Retention & Satisfaction: Achieving high scores on patient satisfaction and feedback surveys.