Medical Officer - Palliative Care Ward

Key Job Responsibilities :-

• Renders professional medical care to any patient that need urgent medical care in the palliative care wards in accordance with the Hospital’s established guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Initiates prompt referral to the Medical Specialist as and when required and after checking the patient’s condition.
• Assists the Medical Specialist when required in the immediate treatment and management of the patient in the wards.
• Performs phlebotomy and insertion of intravenous lines for the in-patients when required.
• Provides medical support when needed and do internal referrals if required as per the specialist’s orders.
• Follow duties according to a prepared roster and to do shift duties including night duties.
•  Attend meetings when are called to do so.
•  Adheres to Hospital Administrative and Medical Policies and Procedures.
• Responds to all Code Blue calls and acts as the Primary medical person until relieved by a Medical Specialist or the Primary Physician. 
• Keep up to date in field of medicine through current literature, attendance at workshops, seminars and membership in professional organizations.
• Be responsible for attaining one’s own Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points. 
•  Perform minor surgical procedures like toilet and suture, catheterization, incision and drainage in the appropriate cases.
•  Educate patients if necessary in the management of simple medical conditions.

Job Requirements:-

• Possess basic Medical Degree from a recognized university and registered with MMA
• Possess a valid Annual Practicing Certificate with Subang Jaya Medical Centre as the place of practice.
• Possess a personal and valid Medical Indemnity Scheme insurance which is renewed annually.
• Possess valid certificates for BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP. These should be renewed every 2 years.
• Possess good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Minimum five (5) years working experience.