Specialist - Internal Medicine dept.

Job Description:-

Responsible for providing comprehensive and evidence-based medical care to adult patients at Bangladesh Specialized Hospital Ltd. Duties include patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up; conducting ward rounds; reviewing investigations; managing medical emergencies and on-call duties; assisting Consultants in patient care; supervising Medical Officers and Residents; maintaining accurate clinical documentation; and ensuring compliance with hospital protocols, patient-safety standards and infection-control practices.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:-

• Assess patients on admission, including initial clinical evaluation and identification of urgent medical problems.

• Take a detailed medical history and perform physical examinations, ensuring findings are properly documented within the required timeframe.

• Provide clinical guidance to Medical Officers regarding patient assessment and management.

• Arrange or authorize appropriate diagnostic investigations, particularly urgent investigations when required, in accordance with the Consultant`s direction.

• Conduct daily ward rounds for patients admitted under the Medicine Department.

• Regularly reassess patients and modify management/treatment as appropriate under the direction of the concerned Consultant.

• Complete inpatient rounds, case sheets, progress notes and other clinical documentation every day without fail.

• Provide appropriate treatment as advised by the Consultant and carefully verify medication dosage, frequency, route of administration and relevant precautions.

• Continuously monitor patients` clinical progress and review their response to treatment.

• Take appropriate action and provide initial management during medical and surgical emergencies when required.

• Prepare discharge summaries accurately and within the required timeframe.

• Explain discharge medications and relevant instructions clearly to patients and/or their attendants.

• Follow hospital policies, clinical protocols and practices to maintain the safest possible environment for patients and staff.

• Attend clinical meetings, workshops and departmental activities, including active participation in paper presentations.

• Participate in hospital training programmes and continuing professional development to maintain and improve clinical knowledge and skills.

• Participate in departmental teaching programmes.

• Supervise and guide Residents and support their clinical development.

• Assist Consultants in the day-to-day management of patients.

• Perform on-call duties, including assessment and management of medical patients presenting through the Emergency Department, as advised by the Consultant.