General Duty Medical Officer (Govt. Job at Occupational Health Services)

Salem Steel Plant hospital and Occupational Health Service Centre
Full Time • Contract
₹90,000 per month
Tamil Nadu
Posted 51m ago

General Duty Medical Officer (Govt. Job at Occupational Health Services)

Salem Steel Plant hospital and Occupational Health Service Centre

Job description

Salem Steel Plant is hiring a General Duty Medical Officer on contract for its 40-bed hospital in Salem, offering a great opportunity for MBBS doctors at 90,000 rupees a month with free company quarters on payment of rent.

Company Description  

Steel Authority of India Limited, known as SAIL, is a Government of India enterprise and one of the country's major steel makers. Its Salem Steel Plant in Tamil Nadu is known for stainless steel. The plant runs a 40-bed main hospital and an Occupational Health Service Centre. These provide medical care and health support to the plant's workforce.

Job Summary 

This role is for 1 General Duty Medical Officer on contract at the Salem Steel Plant hospital and Occupational Health Service Centre. The pay is ₹90,000 a month, consolidated. The initial term is 1 year, and it can be extended up to 3 years. The doctor works 8 hours a day, 6 days a week. An MBBS and valid registration are needed.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Examine and treat patients in the outpatient clinic and in the wards of the plant hospital.

  • Give first aid and handle emergencies, even beyond normal hours when needed.

  • Support occupational health work at the Occupational Health Service Centre.

  • Keep clear and correct patient records.

  • Work with nurses, other doctors, and hospital staff.

  • Take proper care of all company assets given for work, and return them when the contract ends.

  • Follow plant rules, medical ethics and the Head of medical's directions.

 Educational Qualification 

  • An MBBS degree from a university or institute.

  • The doctor must hold MCI/NMC or State Medical Council registration, or a valid practitioner license and enrolment in the State or National Register.

  • Candidates with relevant work experience are given preference.

  • The upper age limit is 69 years on the date of the advertisement.

 Skills Required 

  • Strong clinical skills as a general duty doctor.

  • Ability to handle emergencies.

  • Clear and kind communication with patients.

  • Good record-keeping and attention to detail.

  • Teamwork with nurses and hospital staff.

  • Willingness to work 8 hours a day, 6 days a week.

  • Interest in occupational health is a plus.

Career Development 

This role gives steady hands-on experience in a plant hospital and occupational health setting at a large Government of India enterprise. The contract can be extended up to 3 years, and private practice is allowed as long as it does not interfere with the assigned working hours.

 Salary and Benefits 

  • Consolidated pay is ₹90,000 a month. If the work time is shorter, the pay is prorated.

  • Ten days of leave are allowed in a year with prior approval.

  • Maternity leave is given as per the Maternity Benefit Act 1961.

  • No PF, gratuity, or non-practising allowance is paid.

 How to Apply 

  • Visit our job portal and search for the General Duty Medical Officer role at Salem Steel Plant.

  • Open the job listing and read through the full details.

  • Fill in your profile and upload your latest resume and medical registration.

  • Submit your application.

 Selection Process and Interview 

  • Registration is on 20 November 2026 from 8 AM to 11 AM. The walk-in interview is from 11 AM to 4 PM on the same day, at the HRDC Building, Salem Steel Plant.

  • Selected candidates must pass a medical screening before joining.

  • For questions, call Shri Debariki Suresh, AGM (HR), at 0427 2382274.


Employment Type: Full Time • Contract
Industry: Healthcare
Role Category: Doctors
Application: External (Company Site)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Key Skills

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