Duty Medical Officer ( DMO)

Job Description (JD):

The Duty Medical Officer (DMO) is responsible for providing round-the-clock medical supervision, attending to emergency cases, monitoring in-patients, and supporting consultants in delivering effective healthcare services within the hospital.

Rules / Key Protocols:

• Punctuality: Must report on time and be available throughout the assigned shift (day/night).
• Patient Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient information.
• Documentation: Complete and sign all patient records, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately.
• Emergency Response: Must be present and ready to handle emergencies as per hospital protocol.
• Coordination: Follow directions from consultants, nursing supervisors, and management.
• Code of Conduct: Adhere to hospital policies, NABH standards, and ethical practices.
• Shift Handover: Provide a detailed handover to the next duty officer during shift change.
• Infection Control: Follow infection control and biomedical waste management rules.
• Attendance: Ensure attendance in CMEs (Continuing Medical Education) and skill-upgradation programs.
• Incident Reporting: Report any unusual incidents, patient deterioration, or medico-legal cases immediately.

Roles & Responsibilities :Patient Care:

• Attend to all emergency and OP/IP patients promptly.
• Perform initial assessment and stabilize critical patients.
• Monitor patient vitals and clinical progress during duty hours.
• Ensure timely administration of medications and treatments.
• Assist consultants and specialists during ward rounds and procedures.

Emergency Handling:

• Handle medical/surgical/cardiac emergencies until the specialist arrives.
• Perform CPR, intubation, IV access, and other emergency procedures when required.
• Maintain emergency trolley and ensure all life-saving drugs/equipment are functional.

Clinical Documentation:

• Maintain accurate patient case sheets and treatment charts.
• Update progress notes and inform consultants about critical changes.
• Prepare discharge summaries and transfer notes.

Coordination:

• Communicate effectively with nursing staff, lab, radiology, and pharmacy departments.
• Ensure smooth patient transfers between departments (ER → ICU → Ward).
• Coordinate with administrative and HR teams for medico-legal documentation if needed.

Compliance & Quality:

• Follow hospital protocols, NABH standards, and clinical policies.
• Participate in audits and clinical quality improvement activities.
• Report any medical errors or near-misses immediately.

Sample JD Summary:

Position: Duty Medical Officer (DMO)
Department: Medical / Clinical Services
Reports to: Medical Superintendent / Chief Medical Officer
Qualification: BAMS/BHMS/PHARM D
Experience: 0–5 years
Work Type: Full-time / Shift-based (Day & Night)
Location: Hospital premises

Key Skills:

• Clinical decision-making
• Emergency management
• Patient communication
• Documentation accuracy
• Team coordination

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person