MEDICAL OFFICER, ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY

KPJ Healthcare

To assess, investigate and manage patients presenting to A&E and related services.
To follow Clinical Practice Guidelines, hospital protocols, and care pathways.
To perform procedures within competency.
To refer patients to appropriate consultants when required .
To ensure proper handover of patients between shifts.
To escalate and refer patients to the Emergency Physician on duty (if available), particularly for patients in the red zone, unstable conditions, or those not responding to initial management.
To attend all emergency calls (Code Blue, Rapid Response Team activation, ward emergencies, and acutely-ill patient hospital-wide).
To assist in inpatient and outpatient clinical care when required.
To accompany patients during transfer when necessary.
To manage death cases in accordance with hospital policy

To provide medical coverage in A&E and all services linked to A&E (including but not limited to Klinik Wakaf and other outpatient/ambulatory services)
To be deployed to different service areas based on operational requirements

To participate in disaster management and hospital committees.
To be involved in clinical governance, risk management, and quality improvement.
To comply with ISO, MSQH, JCI, and other accreditation standards .
To ensure compliance with Patient Safety Goals and infection control practices.
To adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Act

Professional Conduct & Compliance

The Medical Officer shall comply with all lawful and reasonable instructions issued by Hospital Management and the Head of Department .
All work-related concerns, disputes, or requests must be raised through appropriate internal channels and not via public or informal platforms.
The Medical Officer shall maintain professional communication at all times and avoid conduct that may disrupt departmental operations, team dynamics, or professional relationships.

Skills