– ANAESTHETIST

Organization: Jabalpur Hospital & Research Centre

Department: Anaesthesia & Critical Care

Reports To: Medical Director / Head of Anaesthesia Department

1. Purpose of the Position

The Anaesthetist is responsible for providing safe and effective anaesthesia care to patients undergoing surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. The role includes pre-operative assessment, administration of anaesthesia, intra-operative monitoring, and post-operative pain management while ensuring patient safety in accordance with hospital protocols and NABH guidelines.
1. Pre-Operative Responsibilities

· Conduct Pre‑Anaesthesia Check (PAC) for all surgical patients. · Review patient medical history, investigations, allergies and medications.

· Assess anaesthesia risk and ASA classification.

· Explain anaesthesia procedure and obtain informed consent.

· Plan suitable anaesthesia technique (general, regional, spinal, epidural, local or sedation).

1. Intra-Operative Responsibilities

· Administer anaesthesia safely according to surgical requirements. · Continuously monitor vital parameters including ECG, BP, oxygen saturation and ventilation.

· Manage airway including intubation and ventilatory support when required.

· Maintain patient haemodynamic stability during procedures.

· Maintain complete and accurate anaesthesia records.

· Respond promptly to anaesthesia-related complications and emergencies.

1. Post-Operative Responsibilities

· Monitor patients in Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU). · Manage post‑operative pain and sedation.

· Assess recovery from anaesthesia before discharge from PACU.

· Identify and manage complications such as nausea, vomiting or respiratory depression.

1. Critical Care & Emergency Responsibilities

· Provide anaesthesia support in ICU,



Emergency and Labour Room. · Participate in Code Blue and resuscitation teams.

· Assist in ventilator management in critical care units.

· Manage emergency airway situations.

1. Administrative Responsibilities

· Follow hospital policies, NABH standards and infection control guidelines. · Maintain proper documentation and anaesthesia records.

· Participate in clinical audits, mortality meetings and quality improvement activities.

· Ensure proper functioning and safety of anaesthesia equipment.

· Assist in training junior doctors, nurses and technicians.

1. Patient Safety & Quality Responsibilities

· Ensure compliance with WHO Surgical Safety Checklist. · Follow medication safety protocols.

· Report adverse events and near miss incidents.

· Participate in NABH quality indicators and audits.

1. Qualification

· MD / DNB in Anaesthesiology or Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA). · Valid registration with National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council.
1. Experience

· Minimum 1–3 years experience in hospital anaesthesia practice. · Experience in ICU and emergency anaesthesia preferred.
1. Key Skills

· Solid clinical judgement and decision making. · Expertise in airway management and resuscitation.

· Knowledge of anaesthesia machines, ventilators and monitoring equipment.

· Good communication and teamwork skills.

· Ability to manage emergency and high‑pressure situations.

1. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

· Anaesthesia safety and complication rates. · Compliance with NABH documentation standards.

· Emergency response time.

· Accuracy and completeness of anaesthesia records.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹150,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Consultant Anaesthesiologist (Jabalpur)
🏢 Jabalpur Hospital and Research Centre
📍 Jabalpur