Director & Head – Department of Cardiology

Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Employment Type: Full time | On-site

Industry: Hospital & Health Care / Higher Medical Education

Department: Cardiac Sciences

About the Role

We are seeking an eminent, visionary Director & Head of Cardiology to establish, lead, and expand our comprehensive tertiary-level Cardiac Sciences Department.

This is a premier clinical leadership position combining high-volume complex interventional cardiology, departmental administration, academic stewardship, and program development. The incumbent will oversee advanced cardiac care facilities (Cath Labs, CCU, Cardiac OPD/IPD) and lead a dedicated team of cardiologists, fellows, and allied healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Interventional Leadership

Lead and perform complex interventional procedures, including complex PCI (bifurcations, CTOs, left main), emergency primary angioplasties (STEMI care), structural heart interventions, and permanent pacemaker/ICD/CRT implantations.

Direct the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) and step-down units, establishing international clinical protocols, treatment pathways, and quality benchmarks.

Head the multi-disciplinary "Heart Team" alongside Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) and Critical Care specialists for complex clinical decisions.

Departmental Administration & Strategy

Provide strategic direction for the Department of Cardiology, driving service line growth, technological upgrades, and regional healthcare outreach.

Oversee clinical governance, patient safety protocols, infection control compliance,



and quality accreditations (NABH/JCI).

Mentor junior faculty, associate consultants, resident doctors, and cardiac catheterization laboratory technicians.

Optimize resource utilization, equipment maintenance, and consumable procurement to ensure high clinical efficiency.

Academics & Research

Oversee academic training, post-graduate teaching programs, and continuous medical education (CME) seminars.

Foster clinical research, case registry maintenance, and presentations at regional and international cardiology congresses.

Candidate Qualifications & Experience

Educational Background

MBBS from an NMC-recognized institution.

MD / DNB in General Medicine.

DM / DNB / Fellowship in Cardiology (NMC recognized).

Experience

12–15+ years of post-DM/DNB experience in clinical and interventional cardiology within a reputable tertiary-care hospital or medical college.

Minimum 3–5 years in a Senior Leadership role (Head of Department, Chief Interventional Cardiologist, or Director).

Clinical Expertise: Proven track record of independently managing high-volume coronary interventions, device implantations, and cardiac emergencies.

Licensure: Valid registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or relevant State Medical Council.

Key Competencies

Exceptional clinical acumen with documented procedural success rates.

Strategic mindset with experience building or upgrading Cath Lab infrastructure and tertiary cardiac services.

Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and inter-professional communication skills.

Dedication to patient-centric, evidence-based medical practices.

📌 Director of Cardiology (Varanasi)
🏢 Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences
📍 Varanasi