Medical Officer

• POSITION VACANT: Medical Officer, CSR Foundation, Pune, Maharashtra.
• ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:
• Our client is a respected CSR foundation whose vision is to create an equitable world and care for each life.
• Our client works with credible institutions, non-government organisations, government agencies and domain experts to execute the social initiatives.
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Job Description

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Key Responsibilities

The Medical Officer will undertake the following

Key Responsibilities

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Key Responsibilities

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• (A) Clinical Care at IPD:
• (1) To take ward rounds daily;
• (2) Independently carry out a comprehensive patient assessment and develop medical management plan;
• (3) Present the ward round to the senior palliative care physician;
• (4) Ensure that inputs of Specialist Palliative care physicians in the team are sought, taken, documented and implemented for patient care plans;
• (5) Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of care in patient records including electronic medical records;
• (6) Independently carry out minor procedures at ward level like nasogastric tube insertion, urinary catheter insertion, wound management etc;
• (7) Keep up-to-date knowledge the pharmacology of medications that are commonly used in palliative care;
• (8) To adhere to all CPC policies and procedures;
• (9) Provide palliative care to patients in patient units i.e. wards, home care set up and the out-patient clinic at the centre;
• (B)&nbsp;External OPD /Outreach Clinics:
• (1) Provide clinical care to patients referred through external OPDs;
• (2) Triage the patients seen in external OPDs for OPD consultation or admission at CPC or home care registration as per the need;
• (C)&nbsp;Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork (MDT):
• (1) Participate productively in clinical multi-disciplinary work including ward rounds, meetings and ensure proper documentation;
• (2) Recommend any specific cases to be discussed in MDT meeting;
• (3) Present the cases in MDT meeting as assigned;
• (4) Ensure implementation and documentation of MDT meeting discussion on patient files;
• (D)&nbsp;Training:
• (1)&nbsp;Undertake and guide research and projects in the field of palliative care;
• (2) Assist in the development of standards of care and practice;
• (3) Participate in academic sessions and training programs for skill development;
• (4) Share knowledge and expertise with other members of the clinical team and wider health and social care community through formal and informal teaching;
• (E)&nbsp;Clinical Governance:
• (1) Contribute and participate in audit and clinical governance activities to ensure continuous service and care quality improvement;
• (2) Ensure any incidents, near misses and complaints from patients, carers, families and others are reported and managed sensitively, effectively and in accordance with the policies and procedures;
• (3) Actively encourage the initiation of audit/ research activities;
• (4) Ensure compliance with all organisation&rsquo;s policies, procedures, health and safety and other mandatory

Requirements & Details

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• (5) Ensure provision and participation in activities designed to improve clinical practice i.e. clinical supervision, reflective practice, debrief;
• (6) Positively participate in annual appraisals and individual performance reviews;
• (7) Responsible for developing self-awareness through reflective practice, demonstrating a commitment to disseminating information and sharing experiences;
• (8) Contribute to a climate where team members openly discuss and challenge standards of individual practice and where decision-making can be ratified as a team;
• (9) Take responsibility for day-to-day monitoring of risks, incidents, accidents and near misses to minimize risk to patients, families, caregivers, visitors and staff;
• (10) Practice and promote patient confidentiality always. Demonstrate efficient time management and a flexible attitude to working patterns;
• (11) Work within the limits of own competency and responsibility and refer areas that are outside of your competency to your line manager;
• (12) Treat everyone with respect and dignity. Respect and support all colleagues. Maintain a professional, friendly and positive influence.
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Qualifications

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Experience

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Key Competencies

• <u>Qualification</u>
• (1) Applicants must have an MBBS with a valid Maharashtra Medical Council registration;
• (2) MD in palliative care from a recognized university shall be an added advantage.
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Experience

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(2) Minimum 1-2 years of

Experience

in health care setup;

(3) Prior

Experience

in clinical palliative care shall be an added advantage;

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Key Competencies

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• (1) Excellent Proficiency in English both written and verbal;
• (2) Good proficiency in Hindi and Marathi;
• (3) Willing to work in 3 shifts &ndash; Morning, Afternoon, and Night;
• (4) Willing to travel to visit patients at home care set up.
• COMPENSATION OFFERED:
• The consolidated remuneration for the position ranges between Rs. 12 to 15 lacs per annum and will be commensurate with the qualification and

Experience

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• LOCATION:&nbsp;Pune, Maharashtra
• REFERENCE: MO-CSR
• CONTACT INFORMATION:
• Team SAMS
• Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
• 1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar
• New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025
• Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612
• APPLICATION PROCESS:
• Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to apply at shabnam@sams.co.in