General and Laparoscopic Surgeon

Position: Consultant / Senior Consultant – General & Laparoscopic Surgery

Department: General & Minimal Access Surgery

Reports To: Medical Superintendent / Medical Director / HOD

Job Summary

Responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and providing comprehensive surgical management for elective and emergency surgical conditions. Performs routine open surgical procedures and advanced minimally invasive (laparoscopic) interventions, overseeing patient care across OPD, OT, ICU, and IPD settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Surgical Interventions: Perform elective and emergency open and laparoscopic procedures (e.g., cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repairs, bowel resections, emergency laparotomies, and minor surgical procedures).

• Clinical Management: Conduct OPD consultations, assess surgical candidates, direct pre-operative preparation, oversee IPD care, daily rounds, and post-operative management.

• Emergency & Trauma Management: Handle emergency surgical calls, acute abdomen cases, and surgical trauma triage in coordination with the ER and ICU teams.

• Pre & Post-Operative Safety: Ensure patient safety protocols, surgical site infection control, and sterile procedures are followed in alignment with hospital NABH/quality standards.

• Documentation & Compliance: Complete surgical logbooks, operation notes, discharge summaries, and informed consent documentation accurately.

Key Requirements & Qualifications