Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Academic Duties
- Deliver lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions on :
- Renal anatomy and physiology
- Acute and chronic kidney diseases
- Electrolyte and acid-base imbalances
- Dialysis (hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis)
- Kidney transplantation (immunosuppressive pharmacology)
- Pharmacotherapy in nephrology (e.g., diuretics, antihypertensives, phosphate binders)
- Guide students through clinical case studies and nephrology-related topics.
- Prepare course materials, conduct assessments, and mentor students.
- Supervise student research, dissertations, or clinical projects.
Clinical Collaboration (for MBBS / MD faculty or clinically active institutions)
Participate in hospital-based teaching (ward rounds, OPD, case presentations).Demonstrate diagnostic techniques (e.g., urinalysis, renal imaging, biopsy interpretation).Provide guidance on management protocols for dialysis and transplantation patients.Research & Publications
Conduct and supervise research in nephrology-related fields such as :CKD epidemiology and preventionDrug dosing in renal impairmentInnovations in dialysis and transplant carePublish findings in peer-reviewed journals and attend academic conferences.Apply for grants and promote interdisciplinary research.Administrative & Institutional Roles
Participate in departmental meetings, curriculum reviews, and academic planning.Serve on committees such as research, ethics, or student welfare.Help organize nephrology workshops, CMEs, or public health awareness events.Qualifications
Essential :
MBBS with MD in Internal Medicine and DM in Nephrology (or equivalent)OR for pharmacy institutions : M.Pharm / Pharm.D with specialization in Clinical / Pharmacology, with a focus on renal pharmacotherapyDesirable :
Ph.D. in Nephrology, Renal Pharmacology, or a related fieldTeaching experience in a medical or pharmacy collegePublications in nephrology or renal pharmacotherapy journalsSkills & Competencies
In-depth understanding of renal pathophysiology and nephrology pharmacotherapyAbility to integrate clinical knowledge into classroom teachingStrong communication, mentoring, and presentation skillsResearch and data analysis proficiencyFamiliarity with e-learning tools and digital medical education platformsSkills Required
Strong Communication, Mentoring, Data Analysis