About this role
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