Principal Medical Officer / Medical Officer - ICU

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Management

• Monitor and manage patients with multi-organ dysfunction, sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac events, and other critical illnesses.
• Initiate and manage advanced life support, including:
• Mechanical ventilation (invasive/non-invasive)
• Inotropes, vasopressors, and fluid therapy
• Central line and arterial line monitoring
• Perform routine clinical assessments and daily progress notes.

Emergency Response

• Respond to Code Blue and rapid response calls.
• Assist in the initial stabilization of ICU admissions and emergency transfers.

Procedural Duties

• Assist or perform:
• Endotracheal intubation
• Central venous and arterial cannulation
• Chest tube insertions
• Basic bedside ultrasound (if trained)

Leadership & Coordination (Principal MO)

• Supervise junior doctors and interns posted in ICU.
• Coordinate with the ICU nursing team, respiratory therapists, and consultants for patient care.
• Ensure shift handovers and documentation are complete and accurate.
• Assist in duty rostering and medical staffing of the ICU.

Communication & Documentation

• Communicate patient status to consultants and family members.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of clinical notes, drug charts, and procedural documentation.
• Ensure compliance with medico-legal, consent, and documentation protocols.

Infection Control & Safety

• Adhere to ICU protocols, including infection control and isolation precautions.
• Participate in quality assurance, clinical audits, and mortality reviews.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Medical Officer:
• MBBS from a recognized university
• Valid NMC / State Medical Council registration
• 13 years experience in ICU / emergency / high-dependency settings preferred
• Principal Medical Officer:
• MBBS with 5+ years of ICU experience
• Additional certifications in ACLS / BLS / Critical Care Medicine preferred
• Leadership or supervisory experience in hospital settings

Skills & Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of critical care protocols and emergency response
• Skilled in patient monitoring, clinical decision-making, and basic ICU procedures
• Effective team coordination and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Compassionate and ethical approach to patient care