Specialist Medical Officer(SMO), Govt. of Jharkhand

National Health Mission, Govt. of Jharkhand
Full Time • Contract
Jharkhand
Posted 1h ago

Specialist Medical Officer(SMO), Govt. of Jharkhand

National Health Mission, Govt. of Jharkhand

Job description

Looking to advance your medical career in the public healthcare sector? Explore the Specialist Medical Officer opportunity under the National Health Mission in Jharkhand.

 

 Company Description 

The National Health Mission (NHM), Government of Jharkhand, works to improve access to affordable and quality healthcare across the state. It supports public health initiatives, strengthens healthcare facilities, and helps deliver essential medical services, particularly to underserved communities, through programmes implemented in coordination with state health authorities.

 

 Job Summary  

Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society invites applications for 106 Specialist Medical Officer posts under National Health Mission. The recruitment covers the following specialities: Anaesthesia, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, General Medicine, Psychiatry, Radiology, Surgery and Cardiology. Selected individuals would be hired on contractual basis at certain locations in Jharkhand. Remuneration is fixed through a facility-wise bidding process capped at a maximum of ₹3 lakhs a month.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Offer skilled medical advice and treatment in the relevant field of expertise.

  • Evaluate patients’ medical conditions and create suitable diagnostic and therapeutic plans.

  • Provide clinical services in compliance with applicable medical standards and professional norms.

  • Monitor the progress of the patients and assess their success with treatment.

  • Collaborate with other healthcare experts to assist with patient care and treatment planning.

  • Maintain accurate patient records and related clinical documentation.

  • Assist in providing specialist health services at the place you are posted.


 Educational Qualification 

  • An MBBS degree from a recognised medical institution.

  • A postgraduate degree or diploma in the relevant speciality from an institution recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

  • Valid registration with the appropriate Medical Council.

 
Skills Required  

  • Very good clinical understanding of the relevant medical speciality.

  • Assessment of patient and diagnostic decision-making skills.

  • Opportunity to plan and give adequate medical treatment.

  • Open communication between patients and healthcare staff.

  • Knowledge of professional medical norms and clinical practices.

  • Adequate medical paperwork and record keeping skills.

  • Ethical decision-making and good clinical judgment.

  • Can work collaboratively in a healthcare environment.


 Salary Structure 

  • Candidates are asked to state their projected monthly compensation for the facilities they pick for the Jharkhand NHM Specialist Medical Officer vacancy. The compensation shall be restricted to ₹3,00,000 per month and appropriate incentive based on health insurance claims as per the requirements of the Government.

  • The annualized payment would be ₹36 Lakhs at the maximum monthly cap, without any additional incentive. This is not a guaranteed amount. Actual compensation will be based upon the approved bid, and relevant terms.

 

 Career Development 

The post of Medical Officer provides an opportunity to use professional medical knowledge in the public health sphere and develop experience in patient management and government health schemes. It can help increase clinical decision-making and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

 

 How to Apply 

  • Visit our job portal and search for Specialist Medical Officer(SMO)- National Health Mission, Govt. of Jharkhand.

  • Click the link.

  • Find the Specialist Medical Officer recruiting under Advertisement No. NHM/03/2026 (SMO BID) 2750 (MD).

  • Read the official notification carefully to confirm the speciality, qualifications, vacancies of the facility and bidding criteria.

  • Register or log in to the portal and fill in the application form.

  • Fill in the necessary personal, educational, medical registration and professional information.

  • Upload the essential papers as per the notification.

  • Choose the allowed facilities and submit your monthly salary according to the bidding rules.

  • Review the application and apply online.

The deadline for applications is 31 October 2026 11:59 PM.

 

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

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Key Skills

Doctors

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