Professor - Psychiatry

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.