A Duty Medical Officer (DMO) is a doctor responsible for providing immediate medical care, supervising clinical operations during assigned shifts, and coordinating emergency and inpatient services in a hospital or healthcare facility.
Typical Job Description — Duty Medical OfficerRole Summary
A Duty Medical Officer manages day-to-day patient care during duty hours, handles emergencies, supports consultants, and ensures smooth hospital operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Examine and diagnose patients
- Provide emergency and first-aid treatment
- Monitor admitted patients and update treatment plans
- Respond to medical emergencies and code situations
- Coordinate with specialists and nursing staff
- Maintain patient records and documentation
- Prescribe medications and investigations
- Supervise junior doctors/interns where applicable
- Ensure infection-control and hospital protocols are followed
- Handle medico-legal cases and prepare reports if required
Common DutiesEmergency Care
- Stabilizing critical patients
- Managing trauma, cardiac, respiratory, and acute medical conditions
- Performing basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ACLS)
Ward Duties
- Daily patient rounds
- Monitoring vitals and investigations
- Communicating with patient attendants/families
Administrative Duties
- Admission/discharge summaries
- Medical certificates and documentation
- Coordination with departments like ICU, radiology, and lab
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹350,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
