Job Opportunities

• Lead-Virtual Education | Pallium India

  Role Purpose

  We are seeking a Lead – Virtual Education to design, implement, and evaluate academic and virtual
  learning programs in palliative care. The role involves curriculum development, digital training
  delivery, mentorship, academic quality improvement, and clinical capacity building to strengthen
  holistic patient care.

  

  Qualification & Experience

  
  MBBS with Certificate Course / Fellowship in Palliative Care
  Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in palliative care
  Experience in teaching or training programs preferred
  
  Location – Trivandrum

  Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and revise academic and virtual training programs
  • Design curricula, assessments, and learning materials
  • Deliver online and onsite teaching sessions
  • Mentor fellowship and certificate course participants
  • Lead academic and clinical quality improvement initiatives
  • Conduct audits and support documentation standards
  • Develop evaluation and feedback systems
  • Create clinical manuals and academic resources
  • Train internal faculty and support capacity building
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

  Required Skills & Competencies

  • Training and facilitation ability
  • Mentorship and learner engagement
  • Communication and presentation skills
  • Quality improvement and audit orientation
  • Documentation and assessment design skills
  • Leadership and teamwork ability
  • Ability to work across departments
  • Flexibility in working hours and willingness to travel

  Performance Expectations

  • Effective rollout of academic programs
  • Improved training quality and learner outcomes
  • Strong participant feedback
  • Contribution to academic and clinical quality standards

  How to Apply?

  Interested applicants can send their detailed CV with the Subject Line: “Application for the position of Lead-Virtual Education” to [email protected]. Visit our career page on website for more job openings.
  

  
  

• Social Officer (Community Palliative Care)-Karnataka | Pallium India

  Pallium India invites applications for the position of Social Officer (Community Palliative Care)

  Purpose:
  The Social Officer will engage communities to identify individuals needing palliative care, facilitate
  access to services, and ensure continuity of psychosocial and community support. The role is field-
  based and involves close coordination with volunteers, field teams, and clinical services across
  Bengaluru.

  

  Qualifications & Experience:
  -MSW in Community Development or related discipline
  -2 to 3 years’ experience in community or health programmes preferred
  -Willingness for extensive field engagement

  Location: Bangalore, Karnataka

  Key Skills and Attributes:

  • Strong community engagement and communication skills
  • Sensitivity in working with patients and families
  • Ability to work independently and within teams
  • Fluency in Kannada and English required
    

  Key Responsibilties:

  Community Engagement:
  -Build relationships within communities to enable palliative care access.
  Identification & Referral:
  -Identify and screen individuals requiring palliative care.
  -Coordinate referrals and access to services.
  Follow-up & Support:
  -Support implementation of care plans and conduct follow-ups.
  Mobilising Community Support
  -Identify and mobilise non-clinical support within the community including practical assistance,
  caregiver support, and local resource linkages.
  -Facilitate community participation and local partnerships to strengthen patient support systems.
  Documentation & Reporting
  -Maintain accurate field records and programme reports.

  To Apply:

  Interested candidates can mail their detaild CV to [email protected]
  Subject Line: “Application for the post of Social Officer (Community Palliative Care) – Karnataka”
  For details, visit our careers page: Career

  
  

• Nursing Lead – Karnataka | Pallium India

  Purpose

  The Nursing Lead will oversee nursing services across OPD, Day Care, home-based, and community
  palliative care settings in Karnataka. The role ensures the delivery of compassionate, ethical, and high-
  quality nursing care aligned with Pallium India’s mission, while providing strong clinical leadership,
  operational oversight, and mentorship to nursing teams.

  

  Qualifications & Experience

  -M.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing / GNM + Post Basic B.Sc.
  -Valid registration with the Karnataka State Nursing Council (KSNC)
  -10–15 years of nursing experience, preferably in palliative care, community health, or public health
  -Experience in leadership or supervisory roles
  -NFPN / Palliative Care training desirable

  Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
  Compensation: As per organizational standards.

  Key Skills & Attributes

  • Strong clinical knowledge in palliative and holistic nursing care
  • Proven leadership, mentoring, and team coordination skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Empathy, integrity, and commitment to palliative care values
  • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and public health systems

  
  Key Responsibilities

  Clinical Management

  • Oversee daily nursing operations across OPD, Day Care, home care, and community settings
  • Ensure adherence to clinical protocols, infection control, and patient safety standards
  • Participate in case discussions, care planning, and clinical review meetings
  • Supervise home visits for patients with complex palliative care needs
  • Ensure accurate and timely nursing documentation

  Leadership, Quality and Administration

  • Lead recruitment, training, deployment, and supervision of nursing teams
  • Plan duty rosters and ensure optimal staffing
  • Conduct performance reviews and identify training needs
  • Implement quality improvement initiatives and support audits and incident reviews
  • Ensure compliance with ethical, institutional, and legal requirements
  • Oversee procurement, inventory, and safe storage of nursing supplies and medicines
  • Support data reporting, including entry into the State NCD portal

  Community & Public Health Engagement

  • Support community outreach and identification of patients requiring palliative care
  • Build partnerships with public health facilities and community stakeholders
  • Advocate for the needs and rights of palliative care patients

  How to Apply:

  Interested candidates can mail their detaild CV to [email protected]
  Subject Line: “Application for the post of Nursing Lead – Karnataka”
  
  For other openings at different locations, please visit our Careers page.

• Medical Director – Nemmadi Mission | Karnataka

  Job Title: Medical Director

  Nemmadi Mission:

  

  To lead and oversee the medical operations of a fully charitable, 55-bed hospice center in Nelmangala, Bangalore, ensuring the highest standards of compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care for individuals with terminal illnesses. The Medical Director will foster a culture of excellence, ethics, and empathy among the medical team, ensuring dignified care for all.

  Key Outcomes:
  The Medical Director will be responsible for achieving the following goals:

  1. Excellence in Patient Care: Ensure that 100% of patients receive dignified, high-quality, evidence-
     based hospice and palliative care.
     
  2. Clinical Leadership: Establish best practices in symptom management, pain relief, and holistic
     patient care, while overseeing a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, and caregivers.
     
  3. Medical Team Development: Recruit, train, and mentor a skilled, empathetic, and mission-driven
     medical team, fostering high morale and retention.
     
  4. Regulatory Compliance & Standards: Maintain 100% compliance with Indian healthcare
     regulations and ethical guidelines governing charitable hospice care.
     
  5. Community Engagement & Advocacy: Strengthen partnerships with government agencies,
     healthcare organizations, and donors to expand free hospice care access for underserved
     populations.
     
  6. Sustainability & Growth: Collaborate with leadership to design strategies for service expansion,
     secure funding, and maximize impact while ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

  Core Competencies (Who is the right fit?):
  The ideal Medical Director for Nemmadi should possess the following:
  
  1.Medical Expertise: Board-certified physician, preferably, with specialization in palliative care,
  oncology, internal medicine, or geriatrics. Should ideally have led/managed a team providing
  palliative care to patients with serious disease in either a non-profit or a commercial setting and have
  about 10 years experience.
  
  2.Empathy & Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with
  patients, families, and staff.
  
  3.Commitment to Service: Deep passion for mission-driven charitable healthcare, with a strong
  understanding of India’s hospice landscape.
  
  4.Problem-Solving Abilities: Ability to navigate medical and operational challenges, ensuring
  optimal patient care.
  
  5.Leadership & Mentorship: Ability to inspire, lead, and empower medical teams in a resource-
  limited setting.
  
  6.Strategic Vision: Desire to develop and execute a long-term healthcare strategy to enhance impact
  and sustainability.
  
  Cultural Fit:
  This role is ideal for a compassionate and driven medical professional who thrives in a mission-first
  environment, is eager to advocate for vulnerable communities, and seeks to build a lasting healthcare
  legacy in Bangalore. The candidate will have to adapt to Nemmadi’s growing/emerging needs.

  Remuneration:
  Will be commensurate with experience and time commitment.
  
  How to Apply?:
  Interested applicants can send their CVs to: [email protected] /  [email protected]
  
  For details, please reach out to: Navaneetha Rao, ScD, +1 319-883-2925

  
  
  

  
  
  

• Head-Nursing Services,Trivandrum | Pallium India

  Purpose

  The Head of Nursing Services – Palliative Care will lead and oversee the nursing services across all
  palliative care settings of Pallium India, including inpatient, outpatient, and home care. The
  position ensures the provision of compassionate, ethical, and high-quality palliative nursing
  care while upholding the organization’s mission of alleviating health-related suffering. The role
  requires strong leadership, clinical excellence, and the ability to mentor and guide a
  multidisciplinary nursing team.

  

  Qualifications & Experience

  -M.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing / GNM + Post Basic B.Sc.
  -Valid registration with Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council (KNMC)
  -Minimum 15+ years of nursing experience (Palliative Care preferred) including at least
  5 years in a supervisory/ administrative role
  -NFPN / Palliative Care training is desirable

  Location: Trivandrum, Kerala

  Key Skills & Attributes

  • Advanced clinical knowledge in symptom management and holistic care.
  • Strong leadership, team coordination, and mentoring abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Empathy, integrity, and commitment to palliative care values.
  • Ability to multitask and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

  
  Key Responsibilities

  Clinical Management

  • Supervise and coordinate daily nursing operations.
  • Ensure adherence to nursing protocols and palliative care standards.
  • Ensure safe medication administration and adherence to infection control and patient safety guidelines.
  • Participate in case discussions, care planning, and interdisciplinary review meetings.

  Leadership & Supervision

  • Provide leadership, motivation, and mentorship to the nursing team.
  • Plan and maintain effective staffing patterns and duty rosters.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and identify training needs.
  • Foster a team culture based on empathy, respect, and collaboration.

  Quality Assurance & Compliance

  • Implement quality improvement measures to enhance patient care outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with institutional, ethical, and legal requirements.
  • Participate in audits, incident reviews, and root-cause analyses to improve service delivery.

  Training & Development

  • Organize and facilitate ongoing training programs in palliative nursing, communication, andethics.
  • Mentor nurses and support capacity-building initiatives within Pallium India and partner organizations.

  Administration

  • Maintain accurate and complete nursing documentation and records.
  • Manage procurement and inventory of nursing supplies and equipment.
  • Contribute to departmental budgeting and policy development.
  • Liaise effectively with doctors, social workers, volunteers, and administrative staff for holistic care delivery.
    
    
    

  How to Apply:

  Interested candidates can mail their detaild CV to [email protected]
  Subject Line: “Application for the post of Nursing Section Head – Pallium India”
  
  For other openings at different locations, please visit our Careers page.

• Palliative Care Nurse- Eeshita Care Centre

  

  Eeshita Care Centre managed by Dhavaljyout Charitable Trust, invites applications to the post of Palliative Care Nurse at Vadodara, Gujarat.

  No. of Position: 1

  Place of Job: Vadodara, Gujarat

  Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (preferred with Palliative care training)

  Experience: Minimum 06 months in palliative care
  
  Female candidates preferred.

  Organization Setting:

  25-bedded Physicians & ENT Hospital, 28 years of establishment

  Accommodation: Residential facility available for initial months to support transition

  Contract Type: Initial appointment with scope for salary revision after 6 months

  How to apply:

  Please send your detailed CV to [email protected] or contact: 919925033983

  For more information write to: [email protected]

  For other openings at different locations, please visit our Careers page.

• Assistant Manager/Manager – Social Work | Pallium India

  Pallium India invites applications for the position of Assistant Manager/Manager- Social Work

  Purpose – for developing and implementing strategies to address the psychosocial needs of patients and
  their families, volunteer mobilisation and catalyse self-sustainable palliative care initiatives.

  

  Qualifications – MSW/ Post Graduate in Healthcare or related field
  
  Experience – 8-10 years of experience in social work. Preferred to have worked in palliative care field/other social causes/with other NGOs.

  Location – Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

  Essential Skills:

  • Strong clinical skills and knowledge of psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, and counselling techniques.
  • Demonstrated experience in program development, project management, and quality improvement processes.
  • Excellent communication skills in Malayalam & English, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and build consensus.
  • Commitment to the mission and values of the organization, with a passion for serving vulnerable populations and promoting social justice.
  • Highly proficient in Ms Office
    
    

  Job Profile:

  • Provide visionary leadership to the social work team, fostering a culture of collaboration, empathy, and innovation.
  • Develop and manage departmental budgets, resources, and operational plans to achieve organizational goals effectively.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive psychosocial assessment and intervention protocols to address the emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.
  • Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care plans that meet the holistic needs of patients throughout their palliative care journey.
  • Foster a supportive and inclusive environment for volunteers, recognizing their contributions and providing ongoing education and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Collaborate with volunteer organizations, schools, and community groups to expand volunteer recruitment efforts and promote meaningful engagement in palliative care activities.
  • Identify emerging needs and trends in palliative care and social work practice, and develop
  • Innovative programs and services to meet those needs.
  • Establish outcome measures and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness and impact of social work interventions & initiatives.
  • Represent the organization in relevant forums, coalitions, and policy-making bodies to influence systemic changes and improve the quality of palliative care delivery.

  
  Pls share the relevant CVs to: [email protected]
  

• Senior Manager/Manager – Resource Mobilization | Pallium India

  Pallium India invites applications for the position of a Senior Manager/Manager- Resource Mobilisation Team

  

  Qualification – Post Graduate Social Work, Development Studies, Business Administration, or related field.
  
  Experience – 8+ years of experience in fundraising, CSR engagement, donor relations, or nonprofit development.
  
  Location – Thiruvananthapuram

  Job Profile:

  1. Donor Identification and Engagement
     ● Maintain and update a database of potential CSR, grant, and philanthropic donors.
     ● Develop an outreach plan to approach and engage donors, aligning with their values and Pallium India’s mission.
     ● Identify new funding opportunities from government, private, and institutional sources.
     
  2. Fundraising Planning and Execution
     ● Support the preparation of annual fundraising plans and revenue targets.
     ● Coordinate proposals, pitch decks, and concept notes tailored to each donor.
     ● Track and report progress toward fundraising goals, ensuring timely updates to leadership.
     
  3. Relationship Management
     ● Ensure timely, professional communication with donors — past, present, and potential.
     ● Create meaningful donor experiences by providing impact updates, fund utilization reports, and personalized communications.
     
  4. Program Coordination and Fund Utilization
     ● Coordinate with program teams to ensure funds are utilized as intended.
     ● Track program spending and flag risks of over- or under-utilization.
     ● Ensure timely reporting of outcomes to donors and stakeholders.
     
  5. Compliance and Reporting
     ● Ensure legal and statutory requirements related to funding, including FCRA and CSR compliance, are met.
     ● Assist with timely submission of reports, filings, and documentation to funding partners and regulators.
     
  6. Team Collaboration and Support
     ● Work closely with senior leadership, finance, and program teams to align fundraising with organizational priorities.
     ● Support and mentor the team.

  
  

  How to apply:

  Please send your detailed CV to [email protected]

  For more information write to: [email protected]

  For other openings at different locations, please visit our Careers page.

• Palliative Care Physician – Goa | Defeat NCD India Foundation

  
  

  Project Context:
  This role of ‘Palliative Care Physician’ is part of Defeat-NCD India Foundation’s Palliative Care
  Programme. A 3-year initiative with Goa Medical College (GMC) is foreseen to establish OPD,
  IPD, day-care, and home-based palliative care services. Key objectives include:

  

  • Improving quality of life for patients with life-threatening illnesses.
  • Reducing hospital readmissions through community-based care.
  • Strengthening training for healthcare professionals and caregivers.
    

  
  The project also focuses on raising awareness and enhancing palliative care capacity in primary and secondary healthcare settings and promoting policy-level advocacy to integrate palliative care into Goa’s health system.

  Role Details
  1	Position Title	Palliative Care Physician
  2	Work Location	Goa
  3	Total Positions	2
  4	Reporting Manager	Team Lead and in close coordination with GMC  Head of Oncology Department
  5	Contract	One-year consultancy contract, renewable  annually based on performance, within the three year project duration
  6	Renumeration (CTC basis)	Around INR 1 lakh (will be determined based on  qualifications and experience)
  Stakeholders
  1	Relationship (within the organization)	Multi-disciplinary team members in the  program (DNCD and GMC)
  2	Relationship  (Outside Organization)	Primary Care professionals Hospital colleagues, Community-based organizations

  ⮚ Identify and address the serious health-related distress of patients registered at the  institution; develop and maintain related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs):

  • Help identify patients with palliative care needs address their concerns and ensure continuity of care up to and including end-of-life care and bereavement  support through out-patient, in-patient, and home-based care settings.
  • Provide consultation in palliative care, and assess the patients comprehensively  – physical, emotional, social and spiritual 
  • Provide and execute a clinical care plan for managing the concerns
  • Develop and coordinate individualized treatment plans in collaboration with  patients, families and other healthcare providers 
  • Provide supportive care to the patient and family  
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives in palliative care services.
  • Maintain adequate documentation of patient data and be able to contribute  towards research 
  • Facilitate adequate communication with patient and family for empowering  autonomy and clarity on goals of care and meet the general healthcare needs of the patient across settings including  home-based care

  ⮚ Ensure safe and appropriate use of Essential narcotic drugs  

  • Develop and execute processes to improve access and availability of opioid  analgesics for medical use while preventing misuse and diversion 
  • Ensure updated knowledge of the medical use of opioids as per the Drug policy  of India  
  • Complete the processes and ensure that the institution is an RMI as per the  NDPS Act 
  • Stock, and dispense Essential narcotic drugs and maintain their records as  mandated by the NDPS Act for an RMI 
  • Apply specific measures and procedures in the institution to ensure safe use of  opioids  
  • Take leadership in training the team members and other professional personnel  in the appropriate use of ENDs 
  • Use the ENDs to ensure an uninterrupted supply of essential medications and  supplies for high-quality care 

  ⮚ Develop dynamic multi-disciplinary team (MDT) care for the registered

  • Ensuring high-quality patient care by involving competent professionals from  other disciplines and incorporating multi-disciplinary care as part of the  palliative care services  
  • Working with the MDT, evolve a shared care plan and regularly review the same  to ensure quality of life 
  • Empower and support MDT members to develop in their respective discipline

  ⮚ Lead the educational activities of the team, the institution, and the community

  • Provide guidance and training to healthcare professionals internally within the  organization and externally about palliative care practices and principles
  • Initiate and maintain relevant awareness and educational activities to integrate  care concepts within the culture of the institution and professional community. Participate in advocacy efforts and community empowerment
  • Organize the psychosocial and supportive programs for the patients and the  caregivers

  ⮚ Governance and reporting

  • Identify opportunities for growth of the PC unit and submit proposals  accordingly to the governance team 
  • Escalate administrative concerns promptly suggesting solutions
  • Prepare periodic reports on the activities of the PC unit and submit reports as  per the template to the governance team

  ⮚ Perform other duties as required and assigned by management

  Job Requirements

  Qualifications:  • MBBS/MD- Medical subject • Fellowship/ Certificate/ Diploma in Palliative care

  Desirable: • Working in a diverse setting hospital. Primary care clinics  • Passionate about patient care

  Experience:  • Minimum of 5 years of working in the healthcare settings • Palliative Care experience will be an advantage

  Skills/Competencies:  • Exemplify ethical behaviour, adhere to the practice of respect, confidentiality, beneficence  and non-maleficence regarding patients, families, staff, and the organization. • Exemplify respectful behaviour with all members of the team and foster the dignity of each  member in their role.   • Educate patients /family on clinical condition, hands-on care needs, progress of disease,  prognosis  • Discuss and provide end-of-life care with empathy and religious/cultural sensitivity • Be available out-of-hours – for phone follow-up/triage  • Update knowledge and skills of the science continuously  • Be the source of knowledge and support to the whole team • Perform other duties as required and report to the management

  Note: The candidate should be eligible to work in India. 

  APPLICATIONS : Send your CV and a motivation letter explaining how you think your skills and  experience make you a strong candidate for this position to [email protected] and  [email protected] quoting the subject line : “Palliative Care Physician ” 

  Deadline for applications: 15^th November 2025. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.  Applications will be received and evaluated on a rolling basis and the recruitment process may close  early if we have enough suitable applicants and the project is confirmed by the Health authorities. 

  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

  For other openings at different locations, please visit our Careers page.

• Staff Nurse at Palakkad – Pallium India

  

  Pallium India invites applications to the post of Staff Nurse at Kollengode, Palakkad, Kerala.

  Job Title: Staff Nurse

  Place of Job: Kollengode, Pallakad

  Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing

  Experience: 0-3 years

  Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide symptom management, pain relief, and supportive care for the patient in inpatient care, outpatient clinic, and home-based care.
  • Facilitate information sharing and decision-making regarding patient care.
  • Consult with fellow physicians and the interdisciplinary team in establishing a written plan of care at intervals specified in the plan.
  • Adhere to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff, and the organization.
  • Assist in the development of standards of care and practice.
  • Facilitate and participate in awareness campaigns in the community.

  How to apply:

  Please send your detailed CV to [email protected] with email subject as “Application for the post of Staff Nurse at Kollengode-Pallium India“

  For more information write to: [email protected]

  For other openings at different locations, please visit our Careers page.

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