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Paediatrician

Aliases: Child Specialist

Industry/Sector(s): Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Paediatrician is expected to perform include:

Diagnosing and conducting treatment of diseases peculiar to children

Studying nature of growth and development of children and establishing form of growth

Investigating cause of deviations by examining behaviour pattern and conducting X-ray examination of growth of limbs and organs

Considering possible hazards to normal growth and suggesting preventive measures

Examining body, conducting clinical tests, histo-pathological examination and other necessary techniques of examination along with history of ailment and diagnosing disorder/defect

Prescribing and conducting treatment of patient, as required by ailment

WORK ENVIRONMENT ¹

It is a desk job

Need to handle a team of nurses and other medical staff

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available

Work from home option maybe available

Working hours

Hospitals/clinics usually work for 6/7 days a week and 9/10 hours every day. This may vary from hospital to hospital

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Minimum - MD (Paediatrics)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of children’s nutrient requirements

Knowledge of preventive healthcare measures to be advised for children

Skilled in diagnosing problems peculiar to children

In-depth knowledge of child growth cycle

Ability to perform and interpret specialized tests and procedures

Competent in doing research in related field

Knowledge of medical practices

Keeping up-to-date with any advances in the diagnosis and treatment of patients

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁴

Government and private colleges across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

Coming soon

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://targetstudy.com/courses/md-paediatrics.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Intern → Junior/Associate Paediatrician → Paediatrician → Senior Paediatrician → Head of Paediatric Department → Dean of the Hospital

Transfer option

India: Yes

Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁵

For freshers - ₹ 20,000 to ₹ 30,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Minimum 6 months’ internship required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Nursing homes

Private and government hospitals

Medical colleges

Self-employed

KEYWORDS

Child Specialist

Children’s Doctor

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2212.1300	Paediatrician
ISCO 2008	2212	Special Medical Practioners
NIC 2008	86201	Medical practice activities
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-2.pdf
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3	http://www.highereducationinindia.com/career-options/careers-in-pediatrics-144.php
4	http://www.minglebox.com/medical/colleges/category/pediatrics
5	http://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Pediatrician,_General/Salary
6	http://www.ibef.org/industry/healthcare-india.aspx http://www.highereducationinindia.com/career-options/careers-in-pediatrics-144.php
7	http://www.censusindia.gov.in
8	http://www.ibef.org/industry/healthcare-india.aspx

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