Assistant Professor- Microbiology

🎯 Core Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach MBBS students the principles and applications of General Microbiology

• Involve in:

  • Practical sessions (e.g., staining, culturing, antibiotic sensitivity testing)

  • Internal assessments and university examinations

  • Creation of teaching-learning materials and question papers as per CBME format

🧪 Diagnostic & Lab Involvement

• Support the functioning of the Microbiology laboratory:

  • Media preparation, specimen collection protocols, and culture techniques

  • Interpretation of laboratory test results

• Participate in:

  • Hospital Infection Control Committee (HICC) activities

  • Monitoring and reporting of hospital-acquired infections and antibiograms

  • Quality control initiatives

📚 Research & Professional Development

• Assist in departmental research projects and interdisciplinary studies.

• Learn and contribute to:

  • Data collection, analysis, and manuscript writing

  • CME presentations, journal clubs, and workshops

• Attend:

  • Medical education units (MEU), conferences, and faculty development programs (FDPs)

🗂️ Administrative & Academic Support

• Assist Head of Department in:

  • Maintaining academic records, student attendance, and teaching logs

  • Preparing for NMC inspections and accreditation audits

• Coordinate:

  • Journal club sessions, academic quizzes, and awareness programs (e.g., AMR campaigns)

  • Department-level seminars and guest lectures

✅ Desirable Skills & Attributes

• Sound knowledge of clinical microbiology and infection prevention practices.

• Skilled in lab-based techniques and interpretation of test results.

• Strong communication and teaching skills, with comfort in using digital tools (LMS, PPTs, lab software).

• Willingness to engage in CBME curriculum development, continuous learning, and student mentoring.