Medical Officer (ICU, Medicine, Surgery)

Location: Cox's Bazar 250 Bed District Sadar Hospital, Cox's Bazar

Responsibilities & Context:

• Patient Consultation & Clinical Care

  • Conduct comprehensive medical consultations for admitted patients in ICU, Medicine, Surgery and Emergency Department, including history taking, physical examination, diagnosis, and treatment planning.

  • Provide outpatient and emergency consultations in line with good clinical practice, ensuring accurate assessment of patient conditions and timely initiation of investigations, interventions, or referrals.

  • Monitor and review patients’ progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed and ensuring continuity of care.

• Emergency & Critical Care Management

  • Respond promptly to medical emergencies, including obstetric emergencies, trauma cases, acute medical conditions, and critically ill patients.

  • Perform or assist in emergency surgical procedures and critical care interventions (e.g., airway management, resuscitation, invasive monitoring).

  • Stabilize critically ill patients in ICU and coordinate multidisciplinary care.

• Coordination & Referrals

  • Liaise with consultants and other specialists (Medicine, Surgery, Anaesthesia, ICU, etc.) for complicated cases.

  • Prepare and present relevant patient updates and case summaries during medical board meetings or multidisciplinary rounds.

  • Arrange and facilitate referrals to higher-level facilities when necessary.

• Preoperative, Operative & Postoperative Care

  • Contribute to the preparation and management of OT medicines, surgical instruments, and other preoperative requirements.

  • Provide postoperative follow-up, pain management, wound care, and recovery monitoring.

• Patient Education & Communication

  • Keep patients and their families informed about diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, and necessary follow-up care.

  • Offer counselling on health conditions, treatment compliance, bereavement, and preventive health measures.

  • Provide health education at discharge and support behaviour change communication.

• Data Management & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including patient data, disease profiles, and treatment outcomes.

  • Participate in hospital audits, quality improvement initiatives, and reporting requirements as directed.

• Training & Capacity Building

  • Coach and mentor junior doctors, nurses, and other health staff on clinical protocols and best practices.

  • Participate in drills, emergency preparedness activities, and health campaigns organized by the facility or health authorities.

• Other Duties

  • Support emergency and disaster response efforts as assigned.

  • Undertake other tasks delegated by the supervisor in line with the scope of work.