RMO

Resident Medical Officer (RMO) – Job Description

Hospital Type: NGO-run, 100-bedded (General/Surgical/Obstetric/Paediatric/ICU/NICU)
Position: Shift-based
Reporting to: Head, Clinical Services

1. Position Summary

The Resident Medical Officer (RMO) is responsible for providing round-the-clock clinical care, coordinating patient management, supporting consultants, and ensuring the smooth functioning of inpatient, emergency, and outpatient services. The RMO plays a key role in maintaining quality, safety, and compassionate care in alignment with the hospital’s NGO mission.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide initial assessment, stabilization and management of patients in OPD, IPD, Casualty/Emergency.
• Perform daily rounds, monitor vitals, update patient status, and execute treatment plans advised by consultants.
• Handle basic emergency procedures: IV line insertion, catheterization, Ryle’s tube, wound dressing, CPR, oxygen support, nebulisation, etc.
• Assist in deliveries and manage common obstetric/paediatric emergencies (modify as per hospital services).
• Support minor surgical procedures and assist consultants in OT when required.
• Document all clinical findings, prescriptions, progress notes, and discharge summaries correctly and timely.
• Ensure safe administration of medications, infusions, and blood products.

B. Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with consultants, nursing staff, lab, radiology, pharmacy and support services for seamless patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patient relatives, provide updates, and promote patient education and counselling.
• Ensure timely referral and accompany patients when referral transport is required (as per policy).

C. Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain proper medical records in compliance with hospital and legal requirements.
• Support implementation of NABH standards, infection control practices, and hospital safety protocols.
• Participate in hospital quality initiatives, audits, morbidity/mortality reviews, and clinical meetings.
• Ensure availability of emergency drugs, equipment, and consumables; report shortages or breakdowns promptly.

3. Required Qualifications

• MBBS /BHMS/ BAMS degree from a recognized university.
• Valid registration with State Medical Council / NMC.
• Preferably 1–3 years experience in a hospital setting (fresh graduates with good clinical skills may be considered).
• Exposure to emergency medicine, obstetrics, paediatrics or general medicine is desirable.

4. Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage common emergencies.
• Compassionate communication and patient-centred approach, aligned with NGO values.
• Ability to work in resource-limited settings and make appropriate triaging decisions.
• Team player with good coordination and documentation skills.
• Basic computer literacy (EMR, MS Office, medical documentation).

5. Work Schedule

• Shift-based duty (8–12 hours) including night duties and weekend rotations.
• On-call responsibilities as per roster and hospital policy.

6. Remuneration

• As per NGO/hospital norms, commensurate with experience.
• Incentive for additional clinical work.

7. Values Expected

• Empathy, professionalism and service-orientation.
• Commitment to quality, safety and ethical practice.
• Respect for community culture and socio-economic sensitivity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person