Medical Officer

1. The Medical Officer will organize the dispensary, outpatient department and will allot duties to the ancillary staff to ensure smooth running of the OPD.
2. He/she will make suitable arrangements for the distribution of work in the treatment of emergency cases which come outside the normal OPD hours.
3. He/she will organize laboratory services for cases where necessary and within the scope of his laboratory for proper diagnosis of doubtful cases.
4. He/she will make arrangements for rendering services for the treatment of minor ailments at community level and at the PHC through the Health Assistants, Health Workers and others.
5. He/she will attend to cases referred to him/her by Health Assistants, Health Workers, ASHA / Voluntary Health Workers where applicable, Dais or by the School Teachers.
6. He/she will screen cases needing specialized medical attention including dental care and nursing care and refer them to referral institutions.
7. He/she will provide guidance to the Health Assistants, Health Workers, Health Guides and School Teachers in the treatment of minor ailments.
8. He/she will cooperate and or coordinate with other institutions providing medical care services in his/her area.
9. He/she will visit each Sub-centre in his/her area at least once in a fortnight on a fixed day not only to check the work of the staff but also to provide curative services.
10. Organize and participate in the “health day” at Anganwadi Centre once in a month.

ral A professional approach must be adopted with all patients, staff and visitors.

To communicate any medical problems or concerns.