Job Description:
A Duty Medical Officer (DMO) is a front-line medical professional responsible for providing immediate and primary medical care in hospitals, clinics, or emergency departments. DMOs often serve in rotating shifts to ensure 24/7 medical coverage and play a crucial role in patient assessment, stabilization, and emergency response.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide first-line medical care to patients in emergency, OPD, or inpatient wards
- Attend to medical emergencies and stabilize patients before specialist intervention
- Monitor and manage inpatients under guidance from senior consultants
- Document patient histories, physical examinations, and clinical findings
- Coordinate diagnostic tests and review results
- Ensure timely referrals to specialists or escalation of critical cases
- Administer injections, IV fluids, oxygen therapy, and other basic treatments
- Handle medico-legal cases as per hospital protocols
- Participate in ward rounds and shift handovers
- Maintain accurate patient records and medical charts
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – Mandatory
- Must be registered with a recognized Medical Council (e.g., MCI/NMC in India)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certifications – Highly preferred
- Additional certifications in emergency medicine – a plus but not required
Experience Requirements:
- Fresher to 2 years – commonly accepted for junior DMO roles
- 2–5 years – preferred for more independent DMO roles or night duty positions
- Experience in emergency medicine, ICU, or casualty settings is a strong advantage
Required Skills
- Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
- Emergency and critical care handling ability
- Good communication and patient management
- Ability to work in shifts
- Team coordination and decision-making skills
- Responsible and patient-focused attitude
- Basic computer knowledge for medical records
Soft Skills:
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and respond quickly to emergencies
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Clinical judgment and decision-making ability
- Record-keeping accuracy and attention to detail
- Compassionate and patient-focused approach
Working Conditions
- Rotational shifts (Day/Night Duty)
- Work in OPD, IPD, and Emergency
- On-call duties if required
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month
Education:
Work Location: In person
