Resident Medical Officer

The Resident Medical Officer (RMO) plays a critical role in the frontline management of acute and emergency medical cases across all age groups. The position is responsible for prompt clinical assessment, diagnosis, stabilization, and initial management of patients, ensuring timely escalation and coordination with Consultants and specialty teams in accordance with established clinical protocols.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. Clinical Responsibilities

Conduct initial triage and comprehensive clinical assessments for all emergency presentations

Manage acute and life-threatening conditions, including trauma, cardiac emergencies, respiratory distress, and other critical illnesses, in line with approved protocols

Perform essential emergency procedures, including wound suturing, splinting, intravenous access, airway management, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Order, review, and interpret relevant diagnostic investigations such as laboratory tests, ECGs, and imaging studies

Initiate immediate treatment and stabilization measures for emergency patients

Attend to urgent medical emergencies and procedures in wards and designated clinical areas when required

Respond promptly to Code Blue activations and rapid response alerts

2. Referral & Admission Protocols

Practice strictly within defined clinical scope with no independent admitting authority

Ensure all cases are discussed with and referred to the appropriate Consultant or specialty team for admission and definitive management decisions

Provide clear case summaries, treatment details, and recommendations during referrals and patient handovers

3. Coordination & Communication

Work closely with nursing staff, allied health professionals, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care

Recognize and promptly escalate deteriorating or complex cases to senior clinicians

Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive medical documentation in patient records

4. Administrative & Legal Responsibilities

Ensure complete and accurate clinical documentation, including referral notes and follow-up instructions

Comply fully with institutional policies, medical ethics, infection control standards, patient confidentiality, and consent requirements

Participate actively in clinical audits, governance activities, and quality improvement initiatives

5. Education & Professional Development

Attend departmental teaching sessions, case reviews, and Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs

Participate in emergency simulations and disaster drills

Support the orientation, supervision, and training of staff, where applicable

6. Other Responsibilities

Perform additional duties as assigned in support of departmental and hospital operations