Contract Medical Staff for COVID-19 Care on East Coast Railway Trains

About the role

East Coast Railway is seeking qualified medical professionals on a contract basis to staff Covid Care Centres operating within 169 train coaches across 17 train routes. The positions support the COVID-19 medical department of the KUR Division, providing essential healthcare services to passengers and staff during the pandemic.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver medical assessment, treatment and monitoring for COVID-19 patients aboard train coaches.
• Manage pharmacy supplies and ensure proper dispensing of medications.
• Supervise nursing staff and hospital attendants in infection-control practices.
• Maintain hygiene standards and coordinate with railway authorities for safe operations.
• Document patient records and report health status to the medical department.

Required profile

• Qualified General Duty Medical Officers (Doctors) for 102 posts.
• Registered Nursing Superintendents for 255 posts.
• Licensed Pharmacists for 51 posts.
• Dresser / OTA / Hospital Attendants for 255 posts.
• Willingness to work on a contract basis for COVID-19 duty.

Required skills

• Clinical assessment and emergency medical response.
• Infection-control protocols and patient monitoring.
• Pharmacy dispensing and medication management.

What we offer

• Contract employment with East Coast Railway.
• Opportunity to contribute to national COVID-19 response.
• Work in a unique mobile healthcare environment.