Job Title: Consultant Paediatrician

Hospital: True Care Hospital
Location: Manali, Himachal Pradesh & Tirthan Valley, Banjar, Kullu Himachal Pradesh
Employment Type: Full-time
Annual CTC: 20-30 lakh, based on qualifications, experience and clinical expertise
Expected Joining Date: 1 December 2026
Relocation Assistance: Offered

Job Overview

True Care Hospital invites applications for the position of Consultant Paediatrician for its new hospital project in Manali, Himachal Pradesh.

The selected consultant will play a key role in establishing and developing the Paediatrics department while providing comprehensive care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. We are seeking a compassionate and clinically competent skilled with experience in independently managing paediatric consultations, inpatient care, newborn care and paediatric emergencies.

The consultant will work closely with the Obstetrics & Gynaecology, anaesthesia, nursing and other clinical teams. Anaesthesia services and an emergency operating theatre will be available to support multidisciplinary care.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide outpatient consultations, inpatient care and regular ward rounds for paediatric patients.
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic childhood illnesses, including respiratory infections, gastrointestinal conditions, nutritional deficiencies and infectious diseases.
- Independently assess and manage paediatric emergencies, initiate stabilisation and arrange timely referral when required.
- Attend deliveries when clinically indicated and provide immediate newborn assessment and resuscitation.




- Provide routine newborn care and manage common neonatal conditions within available hospital facilities.
- Monitor childrens growth, development and nutritional status, and identify concerns requiring further evaluation.
- Provide immunisation services and counsel parents on vaccination, nutrition, breastfeeding, hygiene and preventive healthcare.
- Develop individualised treatment plans and communicate clearly with parents and caregivers.
- Coordinate with the Obstetrics & Gynaecology team to support maternity and newborn services.
- Participate in emergency duties and the hospitals on-call roster.
- Support the establishment of the department through clinical protocol development, service planning and staff training.
- Guide nursing and junior clinical staff in paediatric assessment, newborn care and emergency response.
- Maintain accurate clinical records, treatment notes and discharge summaries.
- Participate in clinical audits, case reviews and quality improvement activities.
- Ensure timely referral of children and newborns who require specialist or intensive care beyond the hospital’s available services.

Required Qualifications and Experience

- MBBS with MD/DNB in Paediatrics from a recognised institution.
- Valid registration with the relevant medical council.
- Demonstrated experience in independently managing paediatric outpatient consultations,



inpatient cases and emergencies.
- Competence in newborn assessment, neonatal resuscitation and management of common neonatal conditions.
- Experience in growth and developmental assessment, childhood nutrition and immunisation.
- Previous experience in a consultant role is preferred.
- Training in neonatal resuscitation and paediatric advanced life support is desirable.
- Experience in developing a clinical department or working in a newly established hospital would be an advantage.

Key Skills

- Strong clinical judgement and diagnostic skills.
- Effective decision-making in paediatric and neonatal emergencies.
- Clear communication with children, parents and caregivers.
- Compassionate, ethical and family-centred care.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to patient safety, clinical quality and accurate documentation.

Compensation and Support

- Annual CTC of 20–30 lakh, depending on qualifications, experience and expertise.
- Relocation assistance offered.
- Coordination and support from Obstetrics & Gynaecology, anaesthesia, nursing and other clinical teams.
- Opportunity to contribute to the establishment and growth of the Paediatrics department.
- Duty hours and on-call arrangements will be discussed during the selection process.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply through Naukri.com with an updated CV detailing their qualifications, medical registration, relevant paediatric and newborn care experience, and availability to join.

Candidates should be available to join on 1 December 2026.

📌 Pediatrician Consultant (Manali)
🏢 True Care Hospital
📍 Manali