Medical Oncology Job | Clinical Associate Role at Tata Medical Center for Freshers
If you are looking for a medical oncology job in a leading cancer care institution, this opportunity could be ideal. A Clinical Associate job is currently open at Tata Medical Center, Kolkata, offering qualified oncology professionals the chance to work with an experienced team, participate in clinical research, and contribute to advanced cancer care.
Job Details:
- Job Position: Clinical Associate – Medical Oncology
- Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
About the Center:
The Tata Medical Center (TMC) started operations in Kolkata on May 16, 2011. A charitable trust governs the hospital – Tata Medical Centre Trust.
The integrated Oncology facility is equipped with modern infrastructure, highly trained professionals, and advanced medical equipment. The hospital has a capacity of 437 beds and serves all sections of society, with 75% of its infrastructure dedicated to subsidized treatment for underprivileged patients. It provides a wide spectrum of services, including diagnosis, therapy, rehabilitation, and palliative care.
As part of Tata Medical Center recruitment, the institution continues to strengthen its workforce while maintaining its objective of excelling in service, education, and research.
Job Description:
This medical oncology job offers strong exposure to patient care, multidisciplinary tumor boards, clinical trials, and translational research. The department actively participates in real-world data reviews and collaborative research initiatives. There is also an active Immuno-Oncology working group within the hospital.
The Medical Oncology department has been running National Board accredited super-specialty training in Medical Oncology since 2019. It currently conducts more than 15 Phase II and Phase III clinical trials along with investigator-initiated studies. Consultants and fellows regularly publish research in national and international indexed journals.
Qualifications:
- MD/DNB with three-year fellowship programme in Medical Oncology OR
- Fresh DM/DNB in Medical Oncology
Key Responsibilities:
- Look after in-patients and out-patients who are under the treatment of Medical Oncology.
- Attend to emergency patients under Medical Oncology who present to the emergency department during daytime.
- Conduct daily clinical rounds in the in-patient department along with consultants of the Medical Oncology team.
- Understand the care needs of patients being discharged and help set up an outpatient treatment plan after discharge.
- Communicate effectively with patients and family members regarding treatment and care plans.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including Surgical Oncology, Paediatric Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and Palliative Medicine.
- Engage in departmental audit and research activities.
- Participate in night calls on a shared rota (around once a week or less) for palliative medicine and allied specialties.
Application Submission:
Candidates interested in this medical oncology job through Tata Medical Center recruitment can send their applications to:
Mr. Suvasish Mukherjee, Head-Human Resources, Tata Medical Center, 14 MAR (EW), New Town, Kolkata – 700160, West Bengal, India.
Email: suvashish.mukherjee@tmckolkata.com
