A word of caution for doctors looking for jobs in private hospitals.
“Female MO required at a reputable hospital… in that city, send your CV to this number for details.”
Imagine this. A message is shared in a doctor’s WhatsApp group. It says a hospital on a busy road in that city is hiring a female Medical Officer. Morning or evening shifts. Send your CV to a mobile number. No hospital name. No salary. No contact person name.
Someone asks for the hospital’s name. The reply comes back a few minutes later. “The owner does not want people to know which hospital it is.”
The post gets deleted.
This kind of thing happens more often than it should. And doctors, especially those who are new to the job market, need to know what it means.
Why would a hospital hide its name?
A hospital that treats its staff well has no reason to stay anonymous. When a job ad hides the employer’s name, it usually means something is off. Maybe the pay is too low. Maybe the facility is not properly registered. Maybe staff turnover is high and people in the area already know it. Whatever the reason, hiding the name protects the employer, not you.
What to check before you apply
Whether the ad comes from a WhatsApp group, a notice board, or a friend, always ask these basic questions before sharing your CV. Is the hospital registered with the relevant health authority? Who is the contact person, and what is their designation? What is the salary, and will it be given in writing? What are the exact duties, and is there a proper contract?
If the person sending the ad cannot answer these questions or avoids them, take that seriously. A quick call to someone who has worked there before can also save you a lot of trouble later.
You do not have to accept unclear offers
Good hospitals know this, and they make their offer clear from the start. They share their name, location, salary, and terms. They do not ask you to send your CV to a random number and “call for details.”
If an employer is not transparent before you join, do not expect things to be different once you do.