locum Duties Pediatrician Department

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Industry & Sector:

Healthcare Pediatric clinical services in hospital and outpatient settings. This on-site locum role supports pediatric inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, emergency care and newborn services across hospitals and multispecialty centres in India.

Primary Title:

Locum Pediatrician

About The Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced on-site Locum Pediatrician to provide high-quality episodic and continuous pediatric care across wards, OPD and emergency departments. The role ensures clinical coverage for routine pediatrics, acute presentations and neonatal stabilization while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to maintain standards of child health and safety.Role & Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to children across age groupsoutpatient consultations, inpatient management and emergency stabilizationduring assigned locum shifts.
• Assess, diagnose and treat acute pediatric illnesses; initiate and manage resuscitation and life-support measures as required.
• Perform common pediatric procedures such as peripheral/central IV access, lumbar puncture, wound care and basic neonatal interventions.
• Administer and counsel on immunizations, growth and development monitoring, and routine preventive pediatric care.
• Document clinical encounters accurately in medical records, hand over care clearly to oncoming teams and escalate critical cases to senior specialists.
• Adhere to hospital protocols, infection control standards and participate in case reviews and quality-improvement initiatives as requested.
  

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• MBBS with MD/DCH in Pediatrics (or equivalent postgraduate pediatric qualification).
• Valid registration with an Indian medical council or state medical council.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Proven clinical competency in pediatric emergency management, neonatal care and outpatient pediatrics.
• Ability to perform common pediatric procedures (IV access, lumbar puncture, airway support) and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
  

Preferred

• Experience working in NICU/PICU settings or prior locum tenens experience in hospitals.
• Familiarity with hospital electronic medical records (EMR) and triage workflows.
• Additional certifications (e.g., Pediatric Advanced Life Support instructor, point-of-care pediatric ultrasound) are a plus.
  

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• Competitive locum compensation with flexible shift patterns to suit availability.
• Supportive clinical teams and opportunities for hands-on exposure across inpatient, emergency and newborn care.
• On-site orientation for locum joins and clear clinical governance to ensure patient safety.
  

How to Apply:

Candidates available for on-site locum duties in India with required pediatric qualifications and current life-support certifications are encouraged to apply. Shortlisted clinicians will be contacted for schedule and credential verification.Skills: airway management,handover,access,acute care,compensation,acute,urban,stabilization,skills,management