Duty Medical Officers (Physicians): 3-4 (1 per 12-hour shift, plus rotation/relievers).,Core Job Roles and Responsibilities:
Patient Care & Assessment: Conducting daily ward rounds, reviewing patient history, performing physical examinations, and monitoring progress.
Emergency Response: Acting as a first responder to medical emergencies, providing urgent care, and stabilizing patients before specialist arrival.
Diagnostics & Treatment: Ordering investigations (lab tests, imaging), interpreting results, prescribing medications, and performing minor procedures.
Documentation: Maintaining meticulous, up-to-date medical records (patient logs, medication charts, progress notes).
Coordination & Communication: Liaising between consultants/specialists and patients/families, coordinating care with nursing staff, and updating patient files.
Administrative Duties: Participating in infection control, adhering to hospital protocols, and managing discharges.