Consultant

Requisition Id: 12967

Job Description

Admit patients and perform procedures independently in accordance with privileges granted as per hospital policy.
Conduct inpatient rounds independently and along with junior consultants and duty medical officers (DMOs).
Supervise registrars and ensure effective and efficient discharge of their duties.
Review and verify examination findings, diagnostic interpretations, and medication orders documented by junior consultants and registrars.
Provide appropriate patient education and counseling as required.
Ensure accurate documentation in medical records, including date, time, name, and signature for all entries.
Countersign verbal orders issued to DMOs, junior consultants, and registrars as required.
Prepare and manage the on-call rota in coordination with departmental colleagues and registrars.
Address patient concerns and complaints escalated by registrars or nursing staff in a timely manner.
Issue discharge orders based on patient condition and guide the registrar/resident for completion of discharge formalities.
Attend and manage all emergencies during on-call duty.
Train, mentor, and guide residents and registrars in clinical practice.
Ensure strict adherence to hospital policies, protocols, and clinical guidelines.
Support quality initiatives by ensuring compliance with standards and closure of non-conformities.

Conduct clinical and translational research aimed at improving patient outcomes and advancing medical science.
Participate in clinical trials, protocol development, and publication of research findings.
Serve as a thesis guide/mentor for fellows, residents, and PhD candidates.

Actively participate in ongoing academic and teaching programs within the department.
Deliver lectures, case discussions, and bedside teaching sessions for residents and students.
Organize and contribute to workshops, seminars, and conferences at local, regional, and national levels.