Nephrologist Consultant

Global Hiring Solution; Varanasi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Hiring Solution seeks a Consultant Nephrologist in Varanasi to provide clinical leadership in diagnosing and managing renal disorders across inpatient and outpatient settings, overseeing renal replacement therapies and high‑level nephrology care.

You will mentor junior staff, participate in governance and audits, and work with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes in the Nephrology & Renal Sciences department.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• MD/DNB in Internal Medicine or equivalent.
• DM/DNB in Nephrology, MRCP (Nephrology), American Board Certification, or equivalent.
• Active and unrestricted license to practice medicine in India.
• 3–5 years of post-qualification experience at senior registrar/consultant level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced outpatient consultations and manage complex inpatient admissions for AKI, CKD, and ESRD.
• Lead daily ward rounds, optimize regimens, and coordinate critical care for unstable renal patients.
• Oversee Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis units with safety standards and planning.
• Drive transplant evaluation, immunosuppression protocols, and post‑operative surveillance.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Renal replacement therapy

Ultrasound-guided biopsies

Medical governance

Education

MBBS

MD/DNB Internal Medicine

DM/DNB Nephrology

Licensure

Job description

Reports To: Chief Medical Officer / Medical Director / Head of Department

Job Purpose

Job Title: Consultant Nephrologist

Department: Nephrology & Renal Sciences

Reports To: Chief Medical Officer / Medical Director / Head of Department

The Consultant Nephrologist provides expert, evidence-based clinical leadership in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of renal disorders. This position oversees comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care, directs renal replacement therapies, and drives clinical excellence through multidisciplinary collaboration and academic governance.

Core Responsibilities

• 1. Clinical Excellence & Patient Management
  • Conduct advanced outpatient consultations and manage complex inpatient admissions for acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
  • Diagnose and treat secondary complications, including refractory hypertension, complex fluid/electrolyte imbalances, and metabolic bone disease.
  • Lead daily ward rounds, optimize therapeutic regimens, and coordinate critical care consultations for unstable renal patients.
• 2. Renal Replacement Therapy & Interventional Procedures
  • Oversee the clinical and technical governance of the Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis units, ensuring strict adherence to kinetic modeling and safety standards.
  • Perform high-precision diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including ultrasound-guided native and transplant percutaneous renal biopsies.
  • Insert acute central venous hemodialysis catheters and collaborate with vascular surgery for permanent AV fistula/graft planning.
• 3. Transplantation & Specialty Care
  • Drive the medical evaluation, risk stratification, and preparation of living and deceased donor transplant recipients.
  • Manage immediate post-operative immunosuppressive protocols and long-term surveillance to mitigate graft rejection and infectious complications.
• 4. Healthcare Governance & Quality Assurance
  • Champion clinical audit participation, root cause analyses, and peer reviews to optimize patient outcomes and minimize hospital-acquired infections.
  • Standardize clinical pathways and protocols in alignment with international guidelines (e.g., KDIGO, KDOQI).
  • Supervise, mentor, and evaluate junior medical staff, fellows, and nursing teams to foster a culture of continuous learning.

Qualifications & Experience

• Medical Degree: MBBS or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Postgraduate Training: MD/DNB in Internal Medicine or equivalent.
• Super-Speciality Certification: DM/DNB in Nephrology, MRCP (Nephrology), American Board Certification, or equivalent national registry enrollment.
• Licensure: Active and unrestricted license to practice medicine from the relevant national/state medical council.
• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of post-qualification experience operating at a senior registrar or consultant level within a tertiary healthcare environment.