Senior Ophthalmologist and Medical Director (MD)

Position: Senior Ophthalmologist and Medical Director (MD)

Location: Palitana, Gujarat, India

Overview: A newly established charitable eye hospital is seeking a highly motivated and experienced ophthalmologist to join as the Senior Ophthalmologist and Medical Director. This position offers the opportunity to lead a state-of-the-art ophthalmological center affiliated with a globally renowned institute.

Mission: To provide exceptional, quality-driven eye care to all in need, with a spirit of service and compassion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and conduct clinical activities in the OPD.
• Teach, mentor, and supervise junior ophthalmologists.
• Perform and manage surgeries.
• Collaborate with visiting senior ophthalmologists.
• Oversee quality and patient safety initiatives.
• Manage and report on the hospital’s performance and outcomes data.
• Supervise administrative and clinical staff, including Vision Technicians, Operating Room Technicians, and Nurses.
• Work with trustees on HR and financial decisions.
• Ensure compliance with standards and operating systems, including EMR systems.
• Oversee community and rural outreach programs.
• Develop and review core clinical SOPs.
• Regularly report to the Board of Trustees.
• Update and work closely with the Medical Advisory Board.
• Conduct approved research.
• Adhere to ethical standards and operating principles.

Qualifications:

• MS, DNB in Ophthalmology (fellowship-trained candidates preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years post-graduate clinical experience.
• Research experience and publication in peer-reviewed journals are preferred.
• Competence in comprehensive eye examination, indirect ophthalmoscopy, refraction, phacoemulsification, small incision cataract surgery, filtering surgery, lid surgery, and minor ophthalmological procedures.
• Two references from clinicians the candidate has directly worked with.

Commitment:

• Full-time position with a minimum 3-year commitment.

Salary & Benefits:

• Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
• Accommodation can be arranged in Palitana or Bhavnagar.
• Additional benefits to be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.