Assistant Professor General Medicine

Job Title:

Assistant Professor in General Medicine

Department:

General Medicine / Internal Medicine

Reports To:

Consultant Physician / Head of Department

Position Overview:

The Assistant Professor in General Medicine plays a crucial role in managing patient care, working in inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, and intensive care units (ICUs). The Senior Resident assists in diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of medical conditions, from common illnesses to complex cases, while providing leadership and support to junior residents and medical students.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Clinical Responsibilities:
    • Provide comprehensive care to patients in the inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, emergency department, and ICU.
    • Conduct thorough clinical assessments, take detailed histories, and perform physical examinations.
    • Formulate differential diagnoses and treatment plans under the supervision of senior consultants.
    • Prescribe medications, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress.
    • Monitor critically ill patients in the ICU and manage emergency situations.
    • Participate in ward rounds, case discussions, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
    • Perform medical procedures such as lumbar punctures, central line insertions, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and others as required.
    • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient records and treatment plans.
  2. Teaching and Supervision:
    • Supervise and mentor junior residents, interns, and medical students during ward rounds and outpatient clinics.
    • Teach clinical skills, diagnostic methods, and case management to junior doctors and students.
    • Participate in teaching activities, including delivering lectures, clinical demonstrations, and conducting bedside teaching sessions.
    • Guide and supervise junior staff in performing medical procedures and managing patient care.
    • Provide feedback to trainees on their performance and offer constructive guidance.
  3. Research and Academic Activities:
    • Participate in clinical research projects within the department.
    • Contribute to the design, implementation, and publication of research studies in internal medicine.
    • Assist in preparing research papers, case reports, and academic presentations for conferences.
    • Stay updated with the latest developments in general medicine through journal reviews, attending CME programs, and academic conferences.
  4. Patient and Family Communication:
    • Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and prognosis.
    • Provide counseling to patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and heart disease.
    • Discuss preventive measures and lifestyle modifications to improve patient outcomes.
    • Offer emotional support to patients and families in critical care or end-of-life situations.
  5. Emergency and Critical Care:
    • Respond to medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, respiratory failures, and shock, in both the wards and ICU.
    • Initiate resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients.
    • Collaborate with the emergency medicine team for the management of acute cases.
    • Ensure the proper transfer and care of patients requiring intensive care.
  6. Administrative Responsibilities:
    • Ensure proper handover of patient care during shift changes.
    • Assist in the coordination and smooth functioning of the hospital’s general medicine unit.
    • Ensure compliance with hospital protocols, infection control policies, and documentation standards.
    • Participate in department meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and case audits.

Qualifications:

  • Educational Requirements:
    • MBBS with a postgraduate degree (MD/DNB) in General Medicine.
  • Experience:
    • 1-3 years of post-MD residency experience in general or internal medicine.
  • Skills:
    • Strong knowledge of internal medicine, including diagnosis, management, and treatment of various medical conditions.
    • Proficiency in clinical skills such as history-taking, physical examination, and interpretation of diagnostic tests.
    • Ability to perform medical procedures commonly required in general medicine practice.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
    • Organizational skills to manage multiple patients and priorities in a busy hospital environment.
    • Leadership skills to supervise and teach junior doctors and students.

Additional Requirements:

  • Willingness to work in shifts, including night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to work under pressure in emergency and critical care situations.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
  • Vacancy for Assistant Professor General Medicine
  • Qualification – MBBS, MS/MD
  • Eligibility – As per NMC Norms
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