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Healthcare
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Physician, Sidha

Sidha Specialist

Minimum Bachelor?s of Sidha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)

Not required

The tasks a Physician, Sidha is expected to perform include:

Examining the patients by interrogation, sight, feeling pulse rate, etc.

Using the panjabutha theory and 96 thathuvas

Diagnosing ailments and prescribing necessary medicines according to Sidha System of treatment

Questioning patients about nature of ailment, previous history of disease, etc.

Diagnosing ailments by feeling pulse, examining abdomen, colour of skin, eyes, tongue, etc. of the patient

Observing the urine, stool and sputum, if necessary

Applying findings for diagnosis and treatment

Using modern equipments in diagnosing diseases

Prescribing medicines such as Legiams, Bhaspams, Kasayam, Chooranam, Senthooram eye ointment, etc. for treatment

Specializing in skin disease, eye disease, peptic ulcer (without operation), etc.

Prescribing medicines for general improvement of health

Skilled in doing eight kinds of tests to diagnose ailments and prescribes necessary medicines according to Sidha System of treatment

Detailed knowledge of medicines such as Legiams, Bhaspams, Kasayam, Chooranam, Senthooram eye ointment, etc.

Proficient in panjabutha theory and 96 thathuvas

Not required

Service-oriented

Ability to work independently

Good communication skills

Hardworking

Confident

Compassionate

Empathetic

Good hand-eye co-ordination

It is a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available

Work from home option maybe available

Working hours

Hospitals/clinics usually work for 6/7 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from hospital to hospital

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No

This job is notlisted as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

One may develop occupational hazards such as stress on eyes, mental and physical strain, joint pains, etc., if not taken care of

For freshers - 10,000 to 15,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Overview of Healthcare Industry in India

The Indian Brand Equity Foundation in their report on the Healthcare sector of India has stated that healthcare has become one of India's largest sectors - both in terms of revenue and employment. The industry comprises of hospitals, medical devices, clinical trials, outsourcing, telemedicine, medical tourism, health insurance and medical equipment.

The Indian healthcare industry is growing at a tremendous pace due to its strengthening coverage, services and increasing expenditure by public as well private players. The outlook for the Indian healthcare industry looks positive owing to high growth rate in almost all its segments, whether it is primary healthcare, secondary and tertiary healthcare, medical equipment, diagnostics, health insurance or medical tourism. The ever growing population, increasing government expenditure on health and growing per capita income will increase the size of this industry in the years to come. Per capita income is expected to increase at a CAGR of 5.7% over 2012-18. Rising incomes mean a steady growth in the ability to access healthcare and related services.

Alternative sources of medicine have become popular and much sought-after of late. Considering all these aspects, it is safe to say that the job demand for a Physician, Sidha is likely to increase in the coming years.

Government and private hospitals

Health centres

Self-employed

Nursing homes

Fitness centres

Cities and towns across India