Professor - Department of Ophthalmology -

Department: Ophthalmology.

Employment Type: Full time faculty position.

Role Overview The Professor of Ophthalmology is a senior faculty position at a leading super speciality teaching hospital and medical college run by a renowned university, uniting patient care, teaching and research. The role combines evidence-based general and subspeciality eye care with delivery of the Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The Professor mentors junior faculty, residents and interns, guides postgraduate theses, and strengthens the department's research output and academic standing.

The position reports to the Head of the Department of Ophthalmology, or to the Dean and Medical Superintendent where the Professor heads the department, as per institutional structure.

Work Mode

Work mode: Work from office, on-campus at the teaching hospital, with working days and on-campus attendance as per teaching hospital and NMC norms, including NMC-mandated faculty attendance recording. No routine travel requirement has been specified; occasional academic, examiner or community outreach duties may be assigned as per institutional needs.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver undergraduate (MBBS) Ophthalmology teaching through lectures, small-group sessions, clinical postings and skills-lab training as per the NMC CBME curriculum, including AETCOM components.
- Lead postgraduate training of MS Ophthalmology residents through seminars, journal clubs, case presentations, wet-lab sessions and supervised surgical training, where the programme is offered.
- Guide and co-guide postgraduate theses, ensuring sound methodology, ethics committee approval and timely submission.
- Perform and supervise cataract surgery, including phacoemulsification and manual small incision cataract surgery (MSICS), with documented outcomes and complication audits.
- Manage general and subspeciality cases across glaucoma, retina, cornea, oculoplasty, paediatric ophthalmology, strabismus and neuro-ophthalmology, co-managing or referring as clinically appropriate.
- Conduct outpatient clinics, inpatient rounds and ophthalmic emergency care, including ocular trauma, with accurate and complete clinical documentation.
- Supervise and interpret ophthalmic diagnostics such as slit-lamp biomicroscopy, perimetry, optical coherence tomography (OCT), fundus imaging, biometry and B-scan ultrasonography.
- Initiate, conduct and publish original research in indexed journals, and pursue intramural and extramural research funding.
- Design and conduct formative and summative assessments, and serve as internal or external examiner for university examinations as assigned.
- Ensure departmental compliance with NMC Minimum Standard Requirements, faculty norms and documentation for NMC and university inspections.
- Mentor and appraise junior faculty, senior residents, postgraduate residents and interns to support their academic and professional growth.
- Contribute to community eye-care activities aligned with the National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment (NPCBVI), including screening camps where organised.
- Uphold patient safety, infection control,



informed consent and quality standards, and participate in clinical audits, morbidity reviews and accreditation activities.
- Participate in institutional committees, continuing medical education (CME) programmes and departmental planning, including equipment and service development.

Required Qualifications

- MBBS from a recognised institution, with valid registration with the NMC or a State Medical Council, and registration with the State Medical Council of the work-location state as required by norms.
- MS Ophthalmology, MD Ophthalmology or DNB Ophthalmology recognised by the NMC; DNB holders must meet NMC equivalence conditions for teaching appointments. A Diploma in Ophthalmology (DO) alone does not qualify for this position.
- Eligibility for the post of Professor under the prevailing NMC Teachers Eligibility Qualifications (TEQ) regulations, including at least 3 years as Associate Professor in Ophthalmology in an NMC-recognised or permitted medical college.
- At least four research publications in indexed journals (PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Embase, Science Citation Index or DOAJ) as first, second, third or corresponding author, with at least two published as Associate Professor, as per NMC criteria.
- Completion of the Basic Course in Biomedical Research (BCBR) and the Basic Course in Medical Education (BCME), as required by the NMC.

Required Experience Experience range: 820 years of post-PG teaching experience in Ophthalmology in NMC-recognised or permitted medical colleges. Minimum: 8 years of post-PG teaching experience, including at least 3 years as Associate Professor in Ophthalmology. Preferred: 12–20 years combining teaching, high-volume surgical practice and postgraduate thesis guidance;

experience as Professor or Head of Department is an advantage. Relevant experience includes faculty roles (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor) in medical colleges and university teaching hospitals; senior consultant service in NBEMS-accredited teaching departments of government institutions counts only where it meets NMC equivalence norms.

Technical and Functional Skills

- Cataract surgery: phacoemulsification and MSICS, including complicated cataracts and management of intraoperative complications.
- Glaucoma: gonioscopy, perimetry interpretation, trabeculectomy and laser procedures such as YAG peripheral iridotomy.
- Retina: diabetic retinopathy and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening, retinal laser photocoagulation and intravitreal injections.
- Cornea and oculoplasty: infective keratitis and ocular surface disease, familiarity with keratoplasty, and lid, lacrimal (such as DCR) and ocular trauma procedures.
- Diagnostics and other: paediatric, strabismus and neuro-ophthalmology evaluation; OCT, fundus photography, automated perimetry, biometry, B-scan ultrasonography and corneal topography.
- Medical education: CBME delivery,



competency-based assessment, logbook supervision, and skills-lab and wet-lab teaching.
- Research: study design, biostatistics, ethics committee processes, Good Clinical Practice and scientific writing.
- Regulatory: NMC Minimum Standard Requirements, TEQ regulations, inspection documentation and NPCBVI norms.

Soft Skills and Behavioural Competencies

- Academic leadership and the ability to build a cohesive, high-performing teaching department.
- Clear, compassionate communication with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
- Mentorship and constructive feedback for students, residents and junior faculty.
- Ethical judgement, professionalism and sound decision-making in surgical and emergency settings.
- Collaboration with other departments, administration and research teams, and effective time management across clinical, teaching and research duties.

Preferred or Value-Added Qualifications

- Subspeciality fellowship (glaucoma, vitreoretina, cornea, oculoplasty or paediatric ophthalmology) from a reputed eye institute.
- Prior experience as Head of Department or as a university-recognised postgraduate guide.
- Advanced Course in Medical Education (ACME), Curriculum Implementation Support Program (CISP) training or a recognised medical education fellowship.
- Funded research as principal or co-investigator, publications beyond the NMC minimum, and peer-review or editorial roles.
- Experience preparing departments for NMC or university inspections, and membership of professional bodies such as the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS).

Professional Tenure and Background The ideal candidate will show a progressive academic career from Senior Resident to Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor (or eligibility for Professor) in Ophthalmology, with stable tenures in NMC-recognised medical colleges, university teaching hospitals or reputed tertiary eye-care institutes. Candidates from government, deemed-university and established private medical colleges with active postgraduate programmes are well suited. A consistent record of surgical volume, documented publications and postgraduate guidance is expected, and career gaps or frequent short tenures should be explained in the application. Compensation and Benefits The compensation package is competitive and commensurate with qualifications, academic seniority and experience, in line with norms for senior medical faculty. Benefits are as per institutional policy, within an academic environment that supports teaching, research and professional growth. Compensation details will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

Application Instructions

Send an updated CV mentioning the role "Professor – Ophthalmology" to [email protected], or by LinkedIn message or WhatsApp message to (phone hidden). The CV should list qualifications with year and institution, NMC or State Medical Council registration number, designation-wise teaching experience with dates, indexed publications with author position, BCBR and BCME completion, annual surgical volumes, theses guided, current and expected annual CTC in , and notice period in days. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps.

📌 Professor - Ophthalmology (Darjeeling)
🏢 Manav Sansadhan Vikas Salaahkar
📍 Darjeeling