Duty Medical Officer

The Duty Medical Officer will manage patient assessment, ward and emergency care, clinical monitoring, consultant coordination, treatment support, and medical documentation at Gleneagles Hospital, Chennai. This requires MBBS qualification with 3–5 years of clinical experience. There are 3 vacancies for this position.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Attend OPD, IPD, emergency, ward, ICU, and assigned clinical patients during duty hours.
• Take patient history, conduct clinical examination, and support diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Assist consultants during rounds, procedures, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Monitor patient vitals, investigation reports, treatment response, symptoms, and clinical progress.
• Maintain case sheets, progress notes, prescriptions, discharge summaries, and handover records.
• Coordinate with nursing, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, ICU, OT, and billing teams.
• Respond to emergency calls and escalate critical patients promptly.
• Review lab and imaging reports and inform seniors about abnormal findings.
• Support admission, discharge, patient movement, and referral coordination.
• Counsel patients and attendants under consultant guidance.
• Follow hospital clinical protocols, infection control, patient safety, and documentation standards.
• Deliver safe, timely, and professional medical care support.

Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai is one of India's leading quaternary care multi-speciality hospitals and a renowned center for advanced organ transplantation and complex medical care. As part of the Gleneagles Hospitals network and the global IHH Healthcare Group, the hospital is committed to delivering world-class healthcare through clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate patient care.

Located in Perumbakkam, Sholinganallur, Chennai, Gleneagles HealthCity has established itself as one of South India's premier destinations for tertiary and quaternary healthcare services. The hospital is internationally recognized for its expertise in liver, kidney, heart, and lung transplantation, as well as advanced neurosciences, oncology, cardiac sciences, and critical care services.

Our Vision

To be the most trusted international healthcare provider by delivering exceptional patient experiences and outstanding clinical outcomes.

Our Mission

To provide exemplary patient care through a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who continuously strive to raise standards in clinical, operational, and service excellence.

Centers of Excellence

Gleneagles Hospital Chennai offers advanced treatment across numerous specialties and super-specialties, including:

• Multi-Organ Transplantation
• Liver and Hepatobiliary Sciences
• Cardiac Sciences and Cardiac Surgery
• Neurosciences and Neurosurgery
• Oncology and Organ-Specific Cancer Care
• Gastroenterology
• Urology and Nephrology
• Orthopedics and Joint Replacement
• Pulmonology and Critical Care
• Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgery
• Trauma and Emergency Care
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Pediatrics and Neonatal Care
• Robotic Surgery Services

The hospital is widely recognized as one of India's foremost centers for multi-organ transplantation, serving patients from India, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Advanced Healthcare Infrastructure

Gleneagles Hospital Chennai is equipped with state-of-the-art medical infrastructure and advanced technologies, including:

• More than 30 medical and surgical specialties
• Advanced transplant units
• Modular operation theatres
• Dedicated critical care units
• Robotic surgery platform
• Advanced oncology facilities
• Comprehensive diagnostic and imaging services
• International patient services
• Emergency and trauma care services

The hospital utilizes cutting-edge technologies such as the Da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System and advanced radiotherapy platforms to deliver precision-based treatment and improved patient outcomes.

Quality and Accreditation

The hospital maintains internationally recognized quality standards and holds prestigious accreditations including:

• NABH Accreditation
• NABL Accreditation
• Blood Bank Accreditation
• Advanced Stroke Centre Accreditation

These accreditations reflect the hospital's commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and clinical excellence.

Core Values

Gleneagles Hospital Chennai operates on five core values:

• Patients First
• Integrity
• Empathy
• Teamwork
• Excellence

These values guide every aspect of patient care and organizational culture.

Why Choose Gleneagles Hospital Chennai?

• Leading multi-organ transplant center in India
• Part of the global IHH Healthcare network
• Advanced robotic and minimally invasive surgery programs
• International standards of healthcare delivery
• Experienced multidisciplinary medical teams
• State-of-the-art medical infrastructure
• Comprehensive care for domestic and international patients

Our Commitment

At Gleneagles Hospital Chennai, healthcare goes beyond treatment to creating exceptional patient experiences built on trust, compassion, and clinical excellence. Through innovation, expertise, and a patient-first philosophy, the hospital continues to redefine healthcare standards in India and internationally.