Junior 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 300 beds hospital in 2001, Narayana Health has grown to a 6900 beds 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 Health Care Excellence Award 2012 for Addressing Industry Issues.

Job Purpose:

Diagnoses, treats, diseases of heart and its functions. Examines patient for symptoms indicative of heart disorders, using medical instruments and equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Responsibility:

2. To admit patients and perform procedures independently as per privileges bestowed upon him or her as per hospital policy.

3. To conduct in-patient rounds independently and with the respective junior consultants, and duty medical officers.
4. To mention operation notes and post-operative plan of care in the medical record.
5. To supervise registrars and ensure that they discharge their duties in an effective and efficient manner.
6. To verify the examination findings & medication orders written by the junior consultants and registrar.
7. To impart relevant patient education as and when required.
8. To mention date, time, name and signature against all entries in the medical record.
9. To countersign any verbal order given to DMOs, Jr. Consultants and Registrars as and when needed.
10. To prepare the rota in coordination with the registrar on call.
11. To prepare 'On Call' rota in coordination with colleagues and registrars in the department.
12. To attend to patient's complaints reported by the registrars or nursing staff as & when required.
13. To give orders for discharge as per the patients conditions & intimate the registrar / resident to do the needful.
14. To attend to all emergencies while on call.
15. To impart training to the residents & registrars.
16. To abide by the policies & procedures of the Hospital.

17. To help ensure compliance with Quality standards & closure of the non-conformities.

18. Research:

19. Conduct medical research to aid in controlling and curing disease, to investigate new medications, and to develop and test new medical techniques.

20. To be a thesis guide for fellows, residents and PhD candidates.

21. Administrative:

22. Coordinate and direct work of nurses, medical technicians and other health care providers.

23. Inform students and staff of types and methods of Cardiac Intervention administration, signs of complications, and emergency methods to counteract reactions.

24. Manage Cardiac Services, coordinate with other medical activities and formulate plans and procedures

25. Teaching:

26. Must take part in the ongoing teaching activities.

27. Organize workshops, seminars, conferences at local, regional and national level.

Candidate Requirements:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, and work independently and in a team environment.
• Professional oral and written communication skills; must be able to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, as well as communicate with tact, diplomacy, and a high level of cultural sensitivity
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Professional appearance and manner