RMO

Job Description 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 13 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 (812 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.