Diabetologist

Job Title:

Diabetologist – OPD Consultant

Location:

Bindu Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd., Darbhamga, Bihar, PIN-846003

Website:

- Contact Number:

- Employment Type:

Consultant / Part-time / Full-time (as per requirement)

Reports To:

Medical Director / Clinic Head

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Diabetologist (OPD Consultant) to provide high-quality outpatient care to patients with diabetes mellitus and related metabolic disorders. The ideal candidate will be responsible for clinical evaluation, diagnosis, individualized management, follow-ups, patient education, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to optimise diabetes care outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Patient Management

- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessment of patients presenting with diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, gestational diabetes, pre-diabetes).
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic diabetic conditions, complications, and comorbidities.
- Prescribe and adjust medications, including oral hypoglycemics and insulin therapy, based on individual patient needs.
- Interpret diagnostic tests such as fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, lipid profile, renal function, and other relevant investigations.
- Monitor patients regularly to assess progress, medication effectiveness, and complications.

Patient Education & Support

- Educate patients and caregivers about self-management, blood glucose monitoring, diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications.
- Provide counseling on prevention and management of diabetes-related complications (e.g., neuropathy, nephropathy, retinopathy, cardiovascular risk).

Documentation & Follow-up

- Maintain accurate and updated patient records, treatment plans, and follow-up notes.
- Schedule and manage follow-up consultations and reminders for routine screening and tests.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

- Work collaboratively with dietitians, diabetes educators, lab staff, and other specialists for comprehensive patient care.
- Refer patients to appropriate specialists when advanced care or complications demand.

Professional Development

- Stay updated with latest clinical guidelines, research, and evolving practices in diabetes care.

Qualifications

- Medical Degree: MBBS with MD (Internal Medicine) or equivalent.
- Specialization: DM (Endocrinology & Diabetology) or Diploma/Fellowship in Diabetology or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
- License:
Valid registration with National Medical Commission (NMC) / State Medical Council with prescribing rights.

- Experience:

Minimum 3–5 years of clinical experience in diabetes management; significant OPD experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong clinical decision-making and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities.
- Compassionate, patient-centric approach with cultural sensitivity.
- Ability to work independently and in a team with other healthcare professionals.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems (desirable).

Work Environment

- OPD clinical setting at Bindu Diagnostics, interacting directly with patients and healthcare team.
- Regular afternoon or fixed consultation hours as agreed in contract.