Role Objective
We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially aware MD Medicine practitioner to join our clinical leadership team on a part-time basis. This role is strictly focused on elevating the standard of care across our primary healthcare network. The Consulting Specialist will serve as a clinical auditor, mentor, and strategic advisor to our on-site MBBS medical officers, ensuring that clinical protocols, prescription standards, and patient retention strategies align with the highest medical standards and the organization’s mission.
Key Responsibilities1. Clinical Auditing & Prescription Review
- Conduct regular, structured audits of prescriptions generated by MBBS doctors across the clinic network to ensure adherence to standard treatment guidelines and evidence-based medicine.
- Identify patterns of over-prescription, under-prescription, or irrational drug combinations, and provide corrective feedback.
- Establish a standardized clinical audit framework to evaluate the accuracy of diagnoses and the appropriateness of treatment plans.
2. Mentorship & Clinical Guidance
- Act as the primary clinical mentor for MBBS medical officers, providing a continuous feedback loop in a constructive, peer-to-peer manner.
- Host regular clinical case discussions (virtual or in-person) to review complex, chronic, or unresolved patient cases.
- Guide medical officers on diagnostic approaches and referral protocols for patients requiring secondary or tertiary care.
3. Patient Care Strategy & Retention
- Advise clinic doctors on best practices for patient counseling, communication, and empathy to improve patient trust and compliance.
- Analyze patient dropout rates or lack of follow-ups and work with the medical team to design clinical approaches that encourage long-term patient retention.
- Champion a patient-centric approach that prioritizes comprehensive care over purely symptomatic treatment.
4. Medicine Efficacy & Formulary Evaluation
- Continuously judge and monitor the clinical efficacy of the medicines and drug brands stocked in the clinic pharmacies based on patient outcomes.
- Provide strategic recommendations on formulary management, suggesting the inclusion of high-efficacy drugs or the removal of suboptimal medications.
- Monitor and report any adverse drug reactions (pharmacovigilance) and guide the team on mitigating these risks.
Qualifications & SkillsCategoryRequirementsEducation & Licensure
- MD in General Medicine (Internal Medicine) from a recognized institution.
- Valid registration with the Medical Council of India (MCI) and West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC).
Experience
- Minimum of 5-8 years of post-MD clinical experience.
- Prior experience in clinical auditing, hospital administration, or medical affairs is highly preferred.
- Experience dealing with rural or primary healthcare demographics is a strong advantage.
Core Competencies
- Strong leadership and mentorship abilities without being overly authoritative.
- Excellent analytical skills to review medical data and prescription trends.
- Fluency in Bengali and English to effectively communicate with local doctors and understand patient demographics.
Pay: From ₹3,000.00 per day
Benefits:
Work Location: In person