– Resident Medical Officer (RMO)

Job Title: Resident Medical Officer (RMO)

Department: Medical Services / General Medicine

Reports To: Medical Superintendent / Duty Medical Officer / Consultant

Location: Hospital / Multispecialty Hospital

Employment Type: Full-Time

1. Job Summary

A Resident Medical Officer (RMO) is responsible for providing continuous medical care to admitted patients, attending emergency cases, monitoring patient health conditions, and coordinating with consultants and other healthcare professionals. The RMO ensures timely medical assessment, treatment, documentation, and patient care throughout the duty shift while maintaining hospital clinical standards and patient safety.
1. Key Responsibilities and Duties

- Attend to patients admitted in inpatient wards, ICU, and emergency departments as assigned.
- Conduct initial patient assessments and physical examinations.
- Monitor patients' vital signs and overall clinical conditions.
- Review patient investigation reports and communicate abnormal findings to the treating consultant.
- Implement treatment plans and medical instructions prescribed by consultants.
- Attend medical emergencies and provide immediate medical management within the scope of competence.
- Perform basic emergency procedures and life-support measures as appropriately trained.
- Respond promptly to calls from nursing staff regarding patient deterioration.
- Coordinate with consultants, specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Monitor medication administration and ensure appropriate treatment documentation.
- Conduct regular patient rounds and update clinical progress notes.
- Identify changes in patient conditions and escalate critical cases immediately.
- Prepare admission notes,



progress notes, discharge summaries, and referral documentation.
- Ensure timely coordination for laboratory investigations, radiology, and other diagnostic services.
- Communicate patients' medical conditions and treatment updates to consultants and families within hospital policies.
- Ensure proper handover of patients during shift changes.
- Follow hospital protocols, infection control practices, and patient safety standards.
- Maintain accurate medical records and confidentiality of patient information.

1. Educational Qualifications

- MBBS from a recognized medical institution.
- Valid registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or relevant State Medical Council.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred, depending on hospital requirements.

1. Required Skills and Competencies

- Strong clinical assessment and patient management skills.
- Knowledge of general medicine and emergency medical care.
- Ability to identify and respond to medical emergencies.
- Knowledge of basic life-support procedures.
- Valuable communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple patients.
- Good clinical documentation and reporting skills.
- Effective teamwork and coordination.
- Quick decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Compassionate and patient-centred approach.

1. Experience

- Fresh MBBS graduates may be considered, subject to hospital requirements.
- Previous experience as an RMO or Duty Medical Officer is preferred.
- Experience in inpatient, emergency, or ICU settings is desirable.

Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹300,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Resident Medical Officer (RMO) (Malappuram)
🏢 Believers Hospital Mala
📍 Malappuram