Associate Consultant

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