Senior Resident
Requisition Id:
14534
Department
Medical Oncology
Reports To
Consultant / Professor / Head of Department, Medical Oncology
Qualification
- MBBS recognized by NMC
- MD/DNB in General Medicine / Pediatrics / Radiotherapy (as per institutional eligibility) or DM/DNB Medical Oncology where applicable
- Valid State Medical Council/NMC registration
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with solid tumors and hematological malignancies.
- Conduct detailed history taking, physical examinations, and clinical assessments.
- Formulate treatment plans under consultant supervision.
- Assist in administration and monitoring of chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and supportive care.
- Manage oncology emergencies such as febrile neutropenia, tumor lysis syndrome, spinal cord compression, and hypercalcemia.
- Monitor treatment response and manage adverse effects of anticancer therapies.
- Participate in inpatient care, ward rounds, ICU consultations, and outpatient oncology clinics.
Patient Care & Documentation
- Maintain accurate medical records, chemotherapy charts, consent forms, discharge summaries, and follow-up notes.
- Review laboratory investigations, pathology reports, and imaging studies.
- Counsel patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and adverse effects.
Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Participate in Tumor Board meetings.
- Coordinate with surgical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, palliative care, nursing, pharmacy, and allied specialties.
- Ensure adherence to institutional oncology protocols and patient safety standards.
Academic Responsibilities
- Teach and supervise junior residents, interns, and medical students.
- Present cases, seminars, journal clubs, and mortality/morbidity meetings.
- Participate in clinical research, audits, and publications.
- Attend CMEs, workshops, and departmental academic activities.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintain departmental records and treatment databases.
- Assist in quality improvement initiatives and NABH/NABL compliance activities.
- Participate in duty rosters, emergency services, and departmental meetings.