Specialist Medical Officer, Govt. of Jharkhand

Office of the Civil Surgeon-cum-Chief Medical Officer, Government of Jharkhand
Full Time
Dhanbad
Posted 1h ago

Specialist Medical Officer, Govt. of Jharkhand

Office of the Civil Surgeon-cum-Chief Medical Officer, Government of Jharkhand

Job description

Want to work in public healthcare? The District Health Department, Government of Jharkhand, is organising a walk-in interview to fill the contractual vacancies of Specialist Medical Officer in UPHC-Polyclinics, Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

 Company Description 

The Office of the Civil Surgeon-cum-Chief Medical Officer, Dhanbad is a unit of Government of Jharkhand and is responsible for the supervision of public health services at the district level. The office provides support for clinical services to the surrounding populations through health care facilities including the Urban Primary Health Center (UPHC) polyclinics. The recruitment is being supported by the 15th Finance Commission for health services.

 Job Summary 

The district announcement invited applications for five Specialist Medical Officer vacancies, one each in Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics and Dermatology. Specialist candidates should have MBBS with necessary postgraduate degree or certification. Engagement is contractual for an initial period of one year subject. The selected applicants shall be working on rotating basis at the specified UPHC polyclinics of Dhanbad including the places mentioned in the advertising such Shivpuri-Bhuli, Chandmari, Katras, Kolakushma and Rajbari Road, Jharia.

 Key Responsibilities 

  • Patient Assessment: Assess patients, evaluate symptoms and choose suitable treatment based on clinical findings and professional judgment.

  • Specialized treatment: Provide medical care within the applicable speciality in accordance with professional credentials and established clinical standards.

  • Patient counselling: Discuss diagnosis, treatment choices, preventive measures and follow-up requirements with patients and their families.

  • Clinical documentation: Maintain proper documentation of patient records, consultation notes, prescriptions and any pertinent medical data.

  • Coordination and Referrals: Coordination with health care experts, patient referrals and continuity of care in the designated UPHC polyclinics.

 Educational Qualification 

  • MBBS with post graduate degree or diploma from NMC recognized institution.

  • The postgraduate qualification must be in the applicable speciality i.e. General Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics or Dermatology.

  • Valid registration with the Medical Council.

 Skills Required 

  • Knowledge of the relevant medical speciality including clinical examination and treatment methods.

  • Ability to clearly communicate diagnoses, treatment regimens, and preventive healthcare advice.

  • Ability to identify the needs of the client, select appropriate interventions and use professional judgment.

  • Ability to maintain complete patient records and observe clinical and professional norms.

  • Ability to interact with health care workers, arrange referrals, and respect patient confidentiality.

 Salary Structure 

The monthly remuneration for Specialist Medical Officer is ₹1,05,000 per month.

 Career Development 

This role can provide opportunity to acquire clinical knowledge, strengthen patient-management skills, and obtain experience in government-supported health care services. This can help specialist medical officers to further their competence in their own fields and can improve their clinical practice and hospital-based experience, laying the foundations for future chances in public and institutional healthcare.

 How to Apply 

  • Visit our job portal and search for Specialist Medical Officer, Govt. of Jharkhand role.

  • Click on the link.

  • Fill out the application form for the applicable Specialist Medical Officer speciality.

  • Bring with you the filled application form, original certificates and documents, one set of self-attested photocopies and one passport size photos.

  • WALK-IN-INTERVIEW on 4 November 2026 at 11:30 AM.

 

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

Education

Postgraduate Degree (Master's/PhD)

Key Skills

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