Developmental Pediatrician
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14 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ABOUT UMMEED
Over the past 25 years Ummeed has provided direct services to 16400 children and families trained over 14600 unique professionals (community workers doctors therapists and teachers) across India and influenced the lives of over 0.73 million children and families with or at risk of developmental addition to direct clinical services training and capacity building Ummeeds two other verticals are research (to generate evidence of our work) and awareness building (to sensitize people to the cause and shift attitudes).
As Ummeed looks to the future its goal is to build on this past work to drive strategic shifts across three key ecosystems Healthcare Schools and Early Childhood Development to create a more inclusive society for children with and at high likelihood of disabilities in India.
The Developmental Pediatrics (DP) team at Ummeed is a strong 7-member team that provides clinical care to children and families with concerns about developmental delays or differences or who are referred by their school or other professionals for evaluation.
Developmental Pediatricians conduct comprehensive evaluations to understand childrens developmental profiles and support families in navigating diagnoses identifying appropriate interventions and accessing resources. This includes partnering with families providing ongoing guidance and monitoring progress from birth up to age 18.
In addition to clinical services the Developmental Pediatric team offers the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)-approved yearlong DP fellowship and the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS)-accredited 6-month certificate course in Developmental Pediatrics for practicing pediatricians. The team also conducts training sessions and workshops for professionals and caregivers at events in India and internationally. Members are also engaged in research and publications.
The DP team members hold important positions in organizations around the world including Dr. Koyeli Sengupta a Global Senior Leader and National Representative of INSAR- the International Society of Autism Research and Dr. Roopa Srinivasan a consultant to the World Health Organization (WHO) and an Associate Member of the CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research a Canadian research organization.
Position Title: Developmental Pediatrician
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing diagnostic services for children and adolescents with a range of developmental concerns; providing a clinical summary and recommendations
- Working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team including occupational therapists speech therapists mental health professionals autism specialists and social workers
- Providing ongoing follow-up support and care coordination
- Supporting delivery of DP trainings
Minimum Qualifications required:
MD/DNB/DCH in Pediatrics
Fellowship in Developmental Pediatrics
Essential Skills required:
Proficiency in basic computer use (Word Excel PowerPoint)
Ability to manage time effectively and adhere to schedules and deadlines
Preferred Skills/experience
- Post-fellowship experience in Developmental Pediatrics
- Experience in using electronic clinical documentation systems
Reporting To:
Director - Developmental Pediatrics
Work Commitment & Compensation:
Full-time (40 hours per week)
Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Candidates meeting the criteria may email their updated resumes to
