Assistant Professor- Microbiology

Basic Qualification

Postgraduate Degree

Core Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach MBBS students the principles and applications of General Microbiology
• Involve in:
• Practical sessions (e.g., staining, culturing, antibiotic sensitivity testing)
• Internal assessments and university examinations
• Creation of teaching-learning materials and question papers as per CBME format
  

Diagnostic & Lab Involvement

• Support the functioning of the Microbiology laboratory:
• Media preparation, specimen collection protocols, and culture techniques
• Interpretation of laboratory test results
• Participate in:
• Hospital Infection Control Committee (HICC) activities
• Monitoring and reporting of hospital-acquired infections and antibiograms
• Quality control initiatives
  

Research & Professional Development

• Assist in departmental research projects and interdisciplinary studies.
• Learn and contribute to:
• Data collection, analysis, and manuscript writing
• CME presentations, journal clubs, and workshops
• Attend:
• Medical education units (MEU), conferences, and faculty development programs (FDPs)
  

Administrative & Academic Support

• Assist Head of Department in:
• Maintaining academic records, student attendance, and teaching logs
• Preparing for NMC inspections and accreditation audits
• Coordinate:
• Journal club sessions, academic quizzes, and awareness programs (e.g., AMR campaigns)
• Department-level seminars and guest lectures
  

Desirable Skills & Attributes

• Sound knowledge of clinical microbiology and infection prevention practices.
• Skilled in lab-based techniques and interpretation of test results.
• Strong communication and teaching skills, with comfort in using digital tools (LMS, PPTs, lab software).
• Willingness to engage in CBME curriculum development, continuous learning, and student mentoring.