Consultant / Senior Consultant – Urology & Renal Transplant Surgery

Job Overview
Position: Consultant / Senior Consultant – Urology & Renal Transplant Surgery
Department: Department of Urology & Renal Sciences
Institution: Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS)
Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Employment Type: Full-time, On-site
About the Institution
Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), Varanasi, is a premier medical teaching institution and tertiary care referral hospital in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. The 1,000+ bed academic hospital operates cutting-edge clinical infrastructure, comprehensive diagnostic wings, modern intensive care units, and advanced operative suites. HIMS serves a diverse patient demographic across Purvanchal, Western Bihar, and adjoining states, offering recognized undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (MD/MS) medical education alongside specialized clinical services.
Position Summary
HIMS is seeking an accomplished, patient-centered Consultant / Senior Consultant – Urologist with dedicated Renal Transplant experience to lead and scale our clinical urology and renal transplantation program.
The selected specialist will oversee endourology, reconstructive urology, uro-oncology, and vascular access management, while collaborating closely with the Department of Nephrology to spearhead live donor kidney transplant programs and advanced post-transplant surgical care. The role also involves clinical teaching and bedside mentoring for residents and interns in accordance with National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical & Surgical Care
Lead complex urological surgeries, including endourological procedures (PCNL, mini-PCNL, URS, RIRS, TURP, TURBT), reconstructive urology, and laparoscopic urological interventions.
Execute open and laparoscopic donor nephrectomies, recipient renal transplant surgeries, vascular anastomosis, and surgical management of graft complications.
Establish and manage arteriovenous (AV) fistula creation and complex vascular access procedures for dialysis patients.
Deliver specialized outpatient consultations, inpatient management, and perioperative care for elective and emergency urology cases.
Formulate multidisciplinary care pathways in coordination with nephrologists, intensivists, anesthesiologists, and pathology teams for renal transplant recipients and living donors.
Program Leadership & Regulatory Compliance
Oversee institutional compliance with the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA), statutory ethical clearances, and donor-recipient documentation.
Participate in clinical governance, surgical audit sessions, morbidity/mortality reviews, and infection control protocols in renal transplant intensive care units.
Drive patient outreach initiatives, super-specialty health camps, and clinical awareness drives across Purvanchal.
Academic & Training
Participate in academic seminars, bedside rounds, and surgical demonstrations for MBBS students and postgraduate trainees.
Foster a clinical research culture, contributing to institutional peer-reviewed publications and clinical trials.
Qualifications & Experience
Educational Credentials:
MBBS from a recognized medical college.
MS (General Surgery) or equivalent DNB.
MCh in Urology or DNB (Urology / Genito-Urinary Surgery) recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Specialized Training / Fellowship:
Fellowship or dedicated, demonstrable institutional experience (minimum 1–3 years) in Renal Transplantation (living donor nephrectomy and recipient renal implantation).
Licensing:
Valid registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or Uttar Pradesh Medical Council.
Experience Level:
3–8+ years of post-MCh/DNB clinical experience in high-volume tertiary care centers or academic medical hospitals (designation will correspond to relevant experience and NMC faculty norms).
Desired Skills & Competencies
Proficiency in advanced endourology and minimally invasive urological techniques.
Sound surgical judgment in handling critical vascular anastomoses and post-transplant surgical emergencies (e.g., graft thrombosis, hematoma, urine leaks).
Strong interdisciplinary communication and patient counseling skills.
Commitment to ethical clinical practice and patient advocacy.
Compensation & Benefits
Highly competitive, performance-oriented compensation package commensurate with experience and surgical expertise.
Comprehensive on-campus executive accommodation or suitable HRA assistance.
Subsidized medical care for family members.
Institutional research support, academic leave, and conference funding.

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