Duty Medical Officer

Hiring Duty Medical officer for Abroad Opportunity - New International Hospital in Baghdad - Iraq

The Duty Medical Officer is responsible for providing round-the-clock medical coverage, monitoring inpatient care, supporting emergency and ward activities, and ensuring continuity of clinical services in coordination with consultants and nursing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Duties

• Provide initial assessment and management of patients in wards, ER, ICU, and OPD (as applicable).
  
• Monitor patient vitals, progress, treatment response, and update medical records regularly.
  
• Carry out treatment orders given by consultants and ensure timely execution by nursing staff.
  
• Perform basic procedures such as IV insertions, NG tube placement, catheterization, ABG sampling, suturing, CPR, etc.
  
• Attend Code Blue/Red and all medical emergencies promptly.

Coordination & Communication

• Communicate changes in patient condition to consultants in a timely manner.
  
• Ensure smooth coordination between nursing staff, paramedics, and other support departments.
  
• Assist consultants during rounds, procedures, and patient management.
  

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and complete patient case sheets, consent forms, progress notes, and discharge summaries (as instructed).
  
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with hospital protocols and NABH standards.
  
• Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the Medical Superintendent.
  

Emergency Duties

• Provide emergency care, stabilize critically ill patients, and prepare them for further management.
  
• Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and referral processes.

Other Responsibilities

• Ensure infection control practices and patient safety guidelines are followed.
  
• Oversee smooth functioning of clinical areas during duty hours.