Job Description Associate Consultant – Hemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Department Hemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Designation Associate Consultant Role Summary We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Associate Consultant in Hemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) to provide comprehensive clinical care to patients with hematological malignancies and patients undergoing bone marrow/hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The role involves diagnosis, treatment planning, patient management, multidisciplinary coordination, and participation in transplant-related clinical services. Key Responsibilities • Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with hematological malignancies and other hematological disorders. • Manage patients with conditions such as acute and chronic leukemias, lymphomas, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloproliferative disorders, and other blood cancers. • Participate in the evaluation and management of patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic bone marrow/stem cell transplantation. • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in accordance with established clinical protocols and guidelines. • Manage patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and other systemic treatments. • Monitor patients for treatment-related complications, infections, cytopenias, graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), and other transplant-related complications. • Conduct pre-transplant evaluation and coordinate donor and recipient work-up in collaboration with the transplant team. • Provide post-transplant follow-up and long-term patient monitoring. • Perform or assist with procedures relevant to the specialty, as per institutional protocols and privileges. • Review laboratory, pathology, flow cytometry, cytogenetic, molecular, and imaging reports for clinical decision-making. • Coordinate care with Pathology, Radiology, Transfusion Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Critical Care, and other multidisciplinary teams. • Participate in multidisciplinary tumour boards and clinical case discussions. • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, treatment records, and discharge summaries. • Counsel patients and their families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, treatment-related risks, and follow-up care. • Ensure compliance with hospital policies, clinical protocols, infection-control standards, and patient-safety requirements. • Participate in academic activities, teaching, clinical audits, research, and continuous medical education programs. • Contribute to quality-improvement initiatives within the Hemato-Oncology and BMT department. • Provide emergency and on-call clinical support as required by the department. Educational Qualification • MBBS from a recognized medical institution. • MD/DNB in General Medicine, Pediatrics, or an equivalent recognized specialty, as applicable. • DM/DNB/Fellowship in Clinical Hematology, Medical Oncology, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. • Additional formal training/fellowship in Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) will be preferred. Experience • Relevant clinical experience in Hemato-Oncology, Clinical Hematology, and/or Bone Marrow Transplantation. • Experience in managing hematological malignancies and transplant patients will be preferred. • Candidates with exposure to autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation will be advantageous. Key Competencies • Strong clinical and diagnostic skills in Hemato-Oncology and Clinical Hematology. • Knowledge of chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and transplant protocols. • Ability to manage complex and critically ill oncology patients. • Good communication and counselling skills. • Strong multidisciplinary coordination and teamwork. • Commitment to patient safety, ethical medical practice, and evidence-based care. • Ability to work effectively in a high-volume tertiary-care hospital environment. Reporting Reporting To: Head of Department / Clinical Lead – Hemato-Oncology & BMT Location Narayana Health – Healthcity, Bangalore