Critical Care Consultant & HOD

• Provide expert clinical oversight for the management of critically ill patients.
• Supervise and support intensivists, resident doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals in the ICU.
• Review complex cases and participate in critical decision-making for patient management.
• Ensure adherence to clinical protocols, infection control, and patient safety standards.
• Conduct daily ICU rounds and clinical audits.

2. Administrative & Operational Management

• Oversee day-to-day functioning of the ICU, including bed utilization, equipment maintenance, and resource allocation.
• Develop and implement departmental policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality assurance programs.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as infection rates, mortality, average length of stay, and patient satisfaction.
• Coordinate with biomedical, pharmacy, and nursing departments for seamless operations.
• Plan and manage budgets, manpower, and training requirements.

3. Team Development & Training

• Mentor and train ICU medical and nursing staff in critical care practices, emergency response, and advanced life support.
• Organize Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions, workshops, and simulations.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

4. Quality & Accreditation

• Ensure compliance with NABH, and other relevant accreditation standards.
• Participate in mortality and morbidity meetings, incident reporting, and root cause analyses.
• Implement evidence-based practices and promote research initiatives in critical care.

5. Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate with other clinical departments (Emergency, Surgery, Cardiology, etc.) for smooth patient transfers and multidisciplinary care.
• Communicate effectively with patient families regarding prognosis, treatment options, and care plans.
• Represent the ICU in hospital management and quality review committees.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:

  MD/DNB/DM in Anaesthesiology & Critical Care.

• Experience:

  Minimum 0608 years of post-MD experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role in ICU/Critical Care.

• Certifications:

  ACLS, BLS mandatory; ATLS preferred.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of hospital accreditation and quality standards
• Effective communication and crisis management skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• ICU mortality and infection rates
• Average length of stay (ALOS)
• Adherence to protocols and SOPs
• Staff training and retention levels
• Patient and family satisfaction scores
• Compliance with quality and accreditation audits