Internal Medicine Consultant

Role & responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions in adults.
• Provide evidence-based treatment for common illnesses including respiratory

infections, diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, dyslipidemia, gastrointestinal

disorders, and musculoskeletal conditions.

• Manage patients with multiple co-morbidities through comprehensive care plans.
• Perform comprehensive history taking and physical examinations.
• Interpret laboratory investigations, ECGs, X-rays, and other diagnostic reports.
• Identify medical emergencies and stabilize patients before referral when required.
• Refer patients appropriately to specialists while ensuring continuity of care.

Preventive Healthcare

• Conduct annual health check-ups and executive health assessments.
• Promote preventive healthcare through lifestyle counseling.
• Assess risk factors for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and cancer.
• Recommend age-appropriate screening and immunization.
• Counsel patients regarding nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation, alcohol

moderation, stress management, and sleep hygiene.

Chronic Disease Management

• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor treatment outcomes through regular follow-ups.
• Ensure adherence to clinical guidelines.
• Optimize medication management.
• Educate patients regarding disease management and medication compliance.

Patient Experience

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Communicate diagnosis and treatment plans clearly.
• Address patient concerns effectively.
• Maintain high patient satisfaction scores.
• Encourage long-term patient relationships and continuity of care.

Clinical Documentation

• Maintain accurate electronic medical records (EMR).
• Document consultation notes, diagnoses, prescriptions, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Quality & Safety

• Adhere to infection control protocols.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Follow evidence-based clinical pathways.

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Collaboration

• Work closely with nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists, psychologists, and other

allied health professionals.

• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions.
• Support front office teams with clinical guidance when necessary.
• Coordinate referrals with specialists and hospitals.

Business & Operational Responsibilities

• Support preventive health programs and chronic disease clinics.
• Participate in corporate health initiatives.
• Contribute to patient retention and continuity of care.
• Promote wellness packages and preventive screening programs ethically.
• Help achieve clinical quality and operational KPIs.

Teaching & Continuous Learning

• Participate in Continuing Medical Education (CME).
• Mentor junior doctors and nursing staff.
• Conduct patient education sessions and community awareness programs.
• Stay updated with current clinical guidelines and best practices.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• OPD consultation volume
• Patient satisfaction (NPS/CSAT)
• Clinical quality indicators
• Follow-up compliance
• Preventive health package conversion
• Chronic disease control outcomes (HbA1c, BP, Lipid management)
• EMR documentation quality
• Antibiotic stewardship compliance
• Clinical audit scores
• Referral appropriateness

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications

• MBBS with MD/DNB in Internal Medicine
• Valid medical registration with the appropriate medical council
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (mandatory)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (preferred)

Experience

• 210 years of post-MD/DNB clinical experience
• Experience in primary care, family medicine, outpatient clinics, or multispecialty

hospitals preferred

• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) is desirable

Required Competencies

• Strong clinical decision-making
• Excellent diagnostic skills
• Effective communication and counseling
• Patient-centric approach
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Time management
• Ethical medical practice
• Quality and safety orientation
• Digital literacy and EMR proficiency

Working Conditions

• Outpatient clinic-based practice
• Rotational shifts/weekend duties as per roster
• Participation in health camps, preventive health programs, and corporate wellness

initiatives as required

Preferred Profile for a Primary Care Center

The ideal candidate should be comfortable managing lifestyle diseases, emphasizing

preventive healthcare, leveraging digital health tools and teleconsultations, and

collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver continuous, coordinated care while

maintaining high standards of patient experience and clinical quality