Associate Consultant

About NH

Narayana Health, one of India's largest and world's most economical healthcare service providers, is set to emerge as a global industry model for its ability to reconcile quality, affordability, scale, transparency, credibility and sustainable profitability. From a 300-bed hospital in 2001, Narayana Health has grown to a 6900-bed healthcare conglomerate in 2014 with 26 hospitals present in 16 cities within the country and also has international presence in Cayman.

NH has been known for its cost-cutting approach and ranked 36th among World's 50 Most Innovative Companies by Fast Companies in 2012. NH has also been a proud recipient of Frost & Sullivan India Healthcare Excellence Awards 2012 in the category Healthcare Service Provider Company of the Year and FICCI Healthcare Excellence Award 2012 for addressing industry issues.

Job Purpose

To consult with patients and conduct medical tests, then diagnose diseases and disorders of the endocrine system. Treatments range from conducting surgical procedures to prescribing insulin.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct initial consultations with patients to find out about their symptoms and medical histories.
• Conduct ultrasound and other tests to determine the cause of the symptoms.
• Design individualized treatment plans, which may entail prescribing medication or performing surgery.
• Accept patients referred by other doctors, and consult with specialists like oncologists and pediatricians.
• Counsel patients about how to cope with diseases, providing advice about diet, exercise, and other lifestyle matters.
• Create, maintain, and update patient records.
• Receive continuing education, and read professional journals, to keep up-to-date on endocrinology information and techniques.

Candidate Requirements

• Able to work accurately and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to comprehend written instructions given by the doctors and other related departmental personnel.
• Ability to plan and organize one's work schedule effectively.
• Speaking and listening are essential requirements to understand and carry out the instructions given by supervisors and other related departmental personnel.
• Affinity to work in a team.
• Enthusiasm.
• Open-mindedness.