Consultant

Clinical Responsibility: · To admit patients and perform procedures independently as per privileges bestowed upon him or her as per hospital policy.

· To conduct in-patient round independently and with the respective junior consultants, and duty medical officers. ·

To mention procedure notes and post-procedure plan of care in the medical record. ·

To supervise registrars and ensure that they discharge their duties in an effective and efficient manner. ·

To verify the examination findings & medication orders written by the junior consultants and registrar. ·

To impart relevant patient education as and when required.

· To mention date, time, name and signature against all entries in the medical record.

· To countersign any verbal order given to Junior consultants and registrars as and when needed.

· To attend to patient’s complaints reported by the registrars or nursing staff as & when required.

· To give orders for discharge as per the patients conditions & intimate the registrar / resident to do the needful. · To attend to all emergencies while on call.

 · To impart training to the residents & registrars.

· To abide by the policies & procedures of the Hospital.

· To help ensure compliance with quality standards & closure of the non-conformities. Research

· Conduct medical research to aid in controlling and curing disease, to investigate new medications, and to develop and test new medical techniques. · Be thesis guide for fellows, residents and PhD candidates. 

Administration · Coordinate and direct work of nurses, medical technicians and other health care providers.

Teaching · Must take part in the ongoing teaching activities.

· Organize workshops, seminars, conferences at local, regional and national level.