Professor - Psychiatry

Graphic Era Institute of Medical Sciences; Dehradun; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Era Institute of Medical Sciences (GEIMS), Dehradun, invites applications for Professor of Psychiatry to lead the department, drive clinical and academic programs, and uphold NMC standards.

The candidate will teach undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervise residents, guide dissertations, and advance research through publications and presentations.

The role requires MD/DNB in Psychiatry with NMC recognition and robust leadership, teaching, and clinical governance experience.

Qualifications

• MD/DNB in Psychiatry with NMC recognition and valid registration.
• Experience meeting NMC norms for Professor in Psychiatry.
• Strong teaching and clinical oversight in Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the academic, clinical and administrative activities of the Psychiatry Department.
• Conduct undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, lectures, seminars, case discussions and clinical demonstrations.
• Supervise and mentor Junior Residents, Senior Residents and postgraduate students.
• Ensure effective clinical management of patients with psychiatric disorders.
• Participate in departmental academic meetings, journal clubs, CMEs and other educational activities.
• Guide postgraduate students in dissertations, research projects and academic work.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Mentoring

Research orientation

Education

MD/DNB in Psychiatry

NMC registration

NMC eligibility for Professor

Academic teaching experience

Job description

Professor Psychiatry

Department

Psychiatry

Qualification

• MD/DNB in Psychiatry from an NMC-recognized medical institution.
• Valid registration with NMC/State Medical Council.
• Candidates must fulfill the applicable NMC eligibility criteria for Professor in Psychiatry.
• Relevant teaching and academic experience as per NMC norms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the academic, clinical and administrative activities of the Psychiatry Department.
• Conduct undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, lectures, seminars, case discussions and clinical demonstrations.
• Supervise and mentor Junior Residents, Senior Residents and postgraduate students.
• Ensure effective clinical management of patients with psychiatric disorders.
• Participate in departmental academic meetings, journal clubs, CMEs and other educational activities.
• Guide postgraduate students in dissertations, research projects and academic work.
• Encourage and participate in research, publications and presentations at conferences.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, NMC regulations and ethical standards.
• Maintain and monitor departmental academic and clinical documentation.
• Coordinate with other clinical departments for multidisciplinary patient care.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment and examination-related activities.
• Support quality improvement, patient safety and evidence-based psychiatric care.
• Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Dean/Medical Director/HOD.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a broad range of psychiatric disorders.
• Provide consultation and psychiatric assessment for inpatients and outpatients.
• Supervise emergency psychiatric services and crisis management.
• Ensure appropriate use of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care and referral coordination.

Academic Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lectures and clinical teaching.
• Conduct bedside teaching, case presentations and practical demonstrations.
• Assess and mentor students and residents.
• Participate in internal assessments, university examinations and other academic activities.
• Promote research and evidence-based medical education.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical and academic expertise in Psychiatry.
• Excellent teaching, communication and leadership skills.
• Good mentoring and team-management abilities.
• Research orientation with publications in reputed journals preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and medical education.

Job Location

Graphic Era Institute of Medical Sciences (GEIMS), Dehradun

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

As per applicable NMC norms for the post of Professor in Psychiatry.