Published on: April 20, 2025

Job Title: Palliative Care Physician
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Job Type: Full-time

About the Organisation:

One Billion Lives Foundation (OBLF) is a well-recognised Non-Governmental Organisation delivering community-based Geriatric and Palliative Care (GPC)
services in Bangalore. We combine clinical acumen with public health
expertise, with focus on empowering communities. We are in the process of
establishing an inpatient GPC unit within a major public hospital in the city in
partnership with the Dept of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of Karnataka.

About the Role: We are looking for an experienced and compassionate
Palliative Care physician to lead our 10-bed inpatient unit inside a major public
hospital in Central Bangalore catering primarily to the urban poor.
You will also play a key role in strengthening Geriatric and Palliative Care service delivery in
Bangalore city, with a focus on the urban poor and marginalised communities.

Required Qualifications:

Essentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine (MBBS) from a recognised institution registered with the Karnataka State Medical Council. PG Fellowship in Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in palliative care in an inpatient setting
• Fluent in both English and Kannada, with excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated competence in Geriatric and Palliative Care principles and
  practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment and to
  manage a team effectively.
  
  Desirable:
  
• MD/DNB in Palliative Medicine, Geriatrics, Family Medicine or Rehabilitation.
• Experience in multidisciplinary team management or supervision.
• Experience in working with the public health system in Karnataka.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Management:

• Deliver comprehensive clinical Geriatric and Palliative Care services
  including both inpatient and outpatient care.
• Conduct home visits for patients with complex needs, ensuring personalised
  care and symptom management.
• Develop tailored care plans for frail elderly, in collaboration with patients,
  families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate with allied healthcare professionals to optimise symptom control
  and enhance patients’ quality of life.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary meetings to review patient progress and adjust
  treatment plans accordingly.
  
  Administrative Duties:
• Manage daily operations of the GPC unit, overseeing scheduling and resource allocation.
• Ensure accurate medical records and documentation to ensure regulatory
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care delivery and
  outcomes
• Collaborate with hospital administration to address logistical issues and
  improve service efficiency.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to staff
  members.
  
  Collaboration with Urban Local Bodies:
• Engage with Gram Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies to advocate for GPC strengthening in the community.
• Participate and provide leadership to community outreach programs to raise
  awareness about GPC and its benefits.
• Maintain cordial relationships with elected members and officials to help
  implement GPC in their respective areas.
• Represent OBLF in general and GPC in particular in interdisciplinary
  committees and community forums.
• Collaborate with local organisations to secure resources for vulnerable patient
  populations.
  
  Collaboration with the Public Health System:
• Maintain excellent working relationships with employees and leadership of the public health system.
• Collaborate with local health authorities to identify opportunities for GPC
  expansion.
• Provide training to medical officers, CHO, PHCOs and other healthcare
  providers for GPC.
• Contribute to policy discussions aimed at improving end-of-life care and
  access to palliative services.
• Participate in research projects to generate evidence supporting the
  effectiveness of palliative care interventions.
  
  
  Miscellaneous:
• Stay updated on advancements in palliative care through continuing education and professional development activities.
• Adhere to ethical standards and principles or patient centred care in all
  interactions
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the supervising authority to
  support the GPC program’s goals and objectives.
  
  

Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and references to: positions.health@oblf.org. Please include “Palliative care physician – application” in the subject line.

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