Night Medical Officer (MBBS) – Psychiatry & De-Addiction IPD

Company: Devaki Neuropsychiatry Hospital

Location: Majitha Road, Amritsar, Punjab

Job Type: Full time

Work Location: On-site | Night Shift

Salary: ₹35,000 per month

Department: Psychiatry & Inpatient Department (IPD)

Qualification: MBBS - Mandatory

Experience: Freshers and experienced doctors may apply

Reporting To: Chief Consultant Psychiatrist

About Devaki Neuropsychiatry Hospital

Devaki Neuropsychiatry Hospital is a specialised mental healthcare facility in Amritsar providing psychiatric consultations, psychological therapies, de-addiction treatment and inpatient psychiatric care.

Our dedicated IPD floor features 8 private patient rooms with attached bathrooms, providing a comfortable, confidential and structured treatment environment for patients undergoing de-addiction treatment and management of other psychiatric conditions.

We are looking for a responsible and clinically competent Night Medical Officer (MBBS) to provide medical supervision, patient monitoring and emergency medical support during night hours.

Job Summary The Night Medical Officer will be responsible for overseeing the medical care and safety of admitted patients during the night shift.

The role primarily involves monitoring patients undergoing de-addiction treatment, recognising withdrawal-related complications, attending to routine medical concerns and responding to medical or psychiatric emergencies in coordination with the treating psychiatrist and nursing team.

The selected candidate must be comfortable taking responsibility for inpatient medical care during night hours while following hospital protocols and appropriate escalation procedures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Inpatient Medical Care

● Conduct regular night rounds and monitor admitted patients.

● Assess patients' general medical condition, vital signs and clinical progress.

● Attend to patient complaints and medical concerns during night hours.

● Review prescribed treatment and ensure appropriate medical care.

● Assess new admissions during duty hours and coordinate with the treating psychiatrist.

● Identify any deterioration in patient condition and initiate timely intervention.

2. De-Addiction & Withdrawal Monitoring

● Monitor patients receiving treatment for alcohol, opioid and other substance-use disorders.





● Recognise withdrawal symptoms and identify early signs of complications.

● Monitor patients for seizures, delirium, dehydration, altered consciousness and other withdrawal-related concerns.

● Initiate appropriate medical management within approved protocols and promptly inform the treating psychiatrist.

● Coordinate with nursing staff for vital monitoring, prescribed medication administration and clinical observations.

3. Emergency Medical Management

● Respond promptly to medical emergencies in the hospital.

● Provide initial assessment, stabilisation and emergency medical care within professional competence and available hospital facilities.

● Recognise psychiatric emergencies, including severe agitation, aggression, self-harm risk and acute behavioural disturbances.

● Coordinate emergency management with the treating psychiatrist and nursing staff.

● Arrange timely referral or transfer to a higher medical facility whenever clinically required.

● Ensure proper documentation of emergency incidents and interventions.

4. Nursing & Clinical Coordination

● Supervise medical aspects of inpatient care during night duty.

● Coordinate with nursing staff regarding patient observations, medications, investigations and treatment instructions.

● Ensure significant changes in patient condition are communicated to the treating psychiatrist.

● Provide proper clinical handover to the incoming medical or nursing team.

● Support a safe and organised inpatient environment.

5. Clinical Documentation & HIMS

● Maintain accurate medical notes, night-round records and clinical observations.

● Record assessments, treatment orders and interventions in the hospital's HIMS.

● Document emergency incidents and relevant clinical developments.

● Ensure proper handover notes and completion of assigned medical documentation.

6. Patient Safety & Professional Conduct

● Follow hospital protocols regarding patient safety, emergency management and medication administration.

● Maintain patient confidentiality and professional boundaries.





● Communicate respectfully with patients, attendants and hospital staff.

● Maintain discipline, punctuality and professional behaviour.

● Follow applicable medical, ethical and hospital guidelines.

7. Eligibility & Qualifications

● MBBS degree from a recognised medical institution – Mandatory.

● Valid medical registration with the appropriate State Medical Council/NMC, as applicable. ● Completion of compulsory rotating internship.

● Fresh MBBS graduates with valid registration may apply.

● Previous experience as a Duty Medical Officer, Resident Medical Officer or Medical Officer preferred.

● Experience in psychiatry, de-addiction, emergency medicine or inpatient care will be an added advantage.

● Basic knowledge of emergency medical management and resuscitation required.

8. Required Skills

● Good clinical assessment and decision-making skills.

● Ability to recognise and manage medical emergencies within professional competence. ● Knowledge of inpatient monitoring and patient care.

● Understanding of substance withdrawal and related complications preferred.

● Ability to work responsibly during night shifts.

● Good clinical documentation and communication skills.

● Calm, empathetic and professional approach towards psychiatric patients.

● Ability to coordinate effectively with psychiatrists and nursing staff.

Work Schedule

Full-Time | On-site Night Shift

● Physical presence at the hospital during assigned night-duty hours is required.

● Shift timings and weekly-off arrangements will be discussed during the interview.

● Proper clinical handover is required at the end of each shift.

Salary

₹35,000 per month (Fixed)

What We Offer

● Opportunity to work in a specialised neuropsychiatry hospital.

● Clinical exposure to inpatient psychiatric care and de-addiction treatment.

● Dedicated IPD facility with private patient rooms.

● Collaboration with an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist and multidisciplinary clinical team.

● Professional and structured clinical working environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply directly through Indeed or share their updated CV.

Email: [email protected]

Contact: +91 6239-34276

Devaki Neuropsychiatry Hospital

Majitha Road, Amritsar, Punjab.

Pay: ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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