Consultant - Oncology

Job Description

1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2. Manages established Oncology patients with common medical ailments other than oncological problems.
   Conducts out patient consultations in the clinic and follow up on medical problems as needed.
   Ensures better documentation of all patients visiting Medical Oncology Department for OP consultation/Chemotherapy/admissions.
   Provide care for patient and effectively communicates with them and their families clarifying any doubts during the entire course of treatment, from diagnosis to recover of in patients and out patients.
   Takes care of patients undergoing chemotherapy.
   Schedules chemotherapy cycles in coordination with the patient.
   Carry out activities related to Tumour Board.
   Work with physicians and other medical staff to evaluate the prognosis of the illness.
   Responsible for overseeing proper adherence to infection control practises in the department.
   Ensures proper preparation, transport, administration of chemotherapy medications.
   Ensures proper collection, storage and disposal of medical and chemotherapy waste in the department.
   Liaises with other allied specialities for timely and efficient patient care delivery.
   Organises Cancer support groups (self-help/discussion) to facilitate patient to patient interaction.
   Counsels and prepares the patient for acceptance and further management.
   Liaises with external healthcare facility on behalf of patients for any investigations/treatment/opinion.
   Maintains KPIs related to Medical Oncology Department.
   To develop Medical Oncology manual with Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines as in coordination with the Quality Department.
   Admits patients and completes all aspects of Medical records as required.
   Attends CME’s and updates self on knowledge regarding latest Medical Oncology practises.
   Develop knowledge of the evidence – based management of cancer patients treated within the unit.
   Get exposed to clinical research and be competent in managing patients within clinical research protocols.
   Examine and talk to patients to diagnose their medical conditions.
   Make notes, both as a record of treatment and for referral.
   Liaise with other medical and non-medical staff in the hospital to ensure quality treatment.
   Maintain knowledge of applicable local regulations and requirements.
   Developing and maintaining professional quality standards and recommending the improvement of such standards to meet those of the JCI, DOH.
   Monitoring the quality of medical care provided to patients hospitalized.
   Reviews death cases with internists and other physicians.
   Conducts the periodic health program for company executives.