Job Opportunities

• Counsellor – Niram Palliative Care Center

  Organisation: Niram RIMH Palliative Care Centre
  Location: Tumkur, Karnataka
  Employment Type: Full-time
  Reporting To: Clinical Lead

  About Niram

  

  Niram RIMH Palliative Care Centre is a dedicated palliative care centre at the Rural India Mission Hospital campus on Sira Road, Tumakuru. With the philosophy Niram provides multidisciplinary, compassionate care to patients and families through inpatient, outpatient and home-based services, along with pharmacy, laboratory, family support and bereavement support. Niram is also working to strengthen access to palliative care across Tumakuru by building awareness, developing referral networks and connecting patients and families to appropriate care. The centre works closely with healthcare professionals, community organisations, government stakeholders and local communities to create a stronger ecosystem for palliative care.

  About the Role

  The Counsellor will provide psychosocial assessment, counselling and emotional support to patients and their caregivers across inpatient, outpatient and home-care settings. The role will also contribute to bereavement support, staff wellbeing, training and the development of appropriate psychosocial care practices at Niram.

  The Counsellor will work closely with doctors, nurses, social workers and other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to ensure that psychosocial needs are identified early and appropriately addressed as part of holistic palliative care.

  1. Patient & Caregiver Care

  A. Inpatient Care

  • Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) rounds and contribute psychosocial perspectives to patient care planning.
  • Meet each inpatient regularly and conduct a psychosocial assessment based on the patient’s and family’s needs.
  • Identify patients and caregivers requiring individual counselling or more intensive psychosocial intervention.
  • Schedule and conduct individual counselling sessions with patients and caregivers as required.
  • Support patients and families in coping with diagnosis and prognosis, fear and anxiety, loss of function and independence, end-of-life concerns, family and relationship issues, anticipatory grief and loss, and communication or decision-making challenges.
  • Identify psychosocial concerns requiring intervention from other members of the IDT and facilitate appropriate referrals.
  • Participate in family meetings where psychosocial input would be beneficial. Contribute to discharge planning where psychosocial considerations may affect continuity of care.

  B. Outpatient Care

  • Conduct an initial psychosocial assessment of patients and caregivers referred through the OPD.
  • Provide counselling and psychosocial support during review visits based on identified needs.
  • Assess patients and caregivers referred from the home-care team who require a more detailed or confidential psychosocial assessment at the centre.
  • Develop appropriate follow-up plans and coordinate with the clinical team where ongoing psychosocial intervention is required.

  C. Home Care

  • Accompany the home-care team on all appropriate initial visits to establish rapport with the patient and family, understand the family and caregiving context, identify psychosocial and emotional needs, and assess the need for future counselling or psychosocial intervention.
  • Make subsequent home visits independently or with the home-care team based on the patient’s and family’s needs.
  • Participate in bereavement visits with the home-care team where appropriate.

  2. Bereavement Support

  • Identify individuals who may require continued counselling or additional support following bereavement.
  • Maintain appropriate follow-up and documentation of bereavement support.

  3. Staff Wellbeing & Self-Care

  A. Individual Staff Support

  • Conduct a confidential one-to-one psychosocial wellbeing check-in with each staff member at least once a month.
  • Provide individual counselling and support to staff members experiencing work-related stress, emotional difficulties, grief or challenges associated with working in palliative care.
  • Conduct additional sessions when required based on individual needs or significant workplace events.

  B. Staff Self-Care

  • Conduct structured self-care and wellbeing sessions for staff at least once a month.
  • Organise additional staff support sessions following particularly difficult cases, deaths or other situations that may have a significant emotional impact on the team.
  • Contribute to creating a culture in which staff wellbeing is recognised as an integral part of quality palliative care.

  4. Teaching & Capacity Building

  • Conduct regular teaching sessions on the psychosocial aspects of palliative care for doctors, nurses and other clinical staff.
  • Develop and deliver training on communication with patients and families, responding to emotions, grief and bereavement, psychological distress in serious illness, caregiver stress and burden, end-of-life conversations, and staff self-care and resilience.
  • Prepare appropriate teaching materials, case studies, tools and resources for staff. Participate in orientation and induction programmes for new clinical staff.
  • Contribute to building the psychosocial-care competencies of the wider Niram team.

  5. Assessment, Documentation & SOPs

  • Develop and maintain appropriate psychosocial assessment formats and documentation tools for inpatient, outpatient and home-care settings.
  • Document all psychosocial assessments, counselling interventions, follow-up plans and referrals accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Ensure documentation is integrated appropriately into the patient’s clinical record.

  6. Interdisciplinary Team Responsibilities

  • Work as an active member of the interdisciplinary team rather than as a standalone counselling function.
  • Share relevant psychosocial observations with the clinical team to support holistic care, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
  • Participate in case discussions and contribute to care planning.

  Key Areas of Accountability

  • Quality of psychosocial care provided to patients and caregivers. Integration of psychosocial care into Niram’s interdisciplinary model.
  • Timely identification and management/referral of psychosocial distress. Quality of bereavement support provided to families.
  • Staff wellbeing and self-care programmes.
  • Psychosocial training and capacity building of the clinical team.
  • Quality and completeness of clinical documentation.
  • Development and implementation of relevant SOPs and tools.

  Qualifications & Experience

  Essential

  • Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, Psychology, Psychiatry Social Work or a closely related field.
  • Relevant experience in 3+years in counselling, psychosocial care, mental health, palliative care, oncology, hospice or a related setting. Strong counselling and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary team.
  • Knowledge of Kannada and English; knowledge of other local languages would be an advantage.

  Desirable

  • Experience in palliative care, oncology, hospice or end-of-life care.
  • Training or experience in grief and bereavement counselling.
  • Experience working with caregivers and families facing serious illness.
  • Experience in staff wellbeing, training or facilitation.

  Reporting

  The Counsellor will report to the designated clinical lead at Niram and work closely with all members of the interdisciplinary care team.

  Please share a CV and covering letter to: [email protected]

  RIMH Palliative Care Centre, Rural India Mission Hospital Campus, Tumkur, Karnataka 572106 +91 8164061459 [email protected] www.nirampalliativecare.org

• Project Coordinator – Kerala

  

  Job Purpose
  The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the effective coordination and implementationof healthcare projects involving multiple participating institutions and stakeholders. The role will support project planning, training and mentoring, implementation monitoring, data management,reporting, stakeholder coordination, and field activities, while ensuring that project activities are delivered on time and in accordance with approved protocols and objectives.

  Qualification: Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Social Work,
  Psychology, Sociology, or a related discipline, or MBBS

  Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience in project
  coordination, healthcare programmes, public health, research, implementation, or a related
  field. Experience in coordinating projects involving multiple institutions or centres will be an
  advantage.

  Reports To: Department Head
  Location – Trivandrum, Kerala
  Compensation – As per Industry Standards

  Skills required

  • Strong project planning, coordination, and multi-centre implementation skills.
  • Experience in monitoring & evaluation, data management, reporting, and documentation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience in cancer care, palliative care, public health, implementation research, or implementation science is desirable.
  • Knowledge of research methodology and experience with REDCap, Kobo Toolbox, SPSS, R, or similar platforms will be an advantage.
  • Research experience and/or publications in peer-reviewed journals will be an advantage.
  • Willingness to undertake project-related field visits.

  Job Profile

  • The Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring the implementation of healthcare projects across participating institutions. The role will involve project planning, coordination of training and mentoring activities, monitoring and evaluation, data management and reporting, stakeholder communication, field visits, and supervision of the Junior Project Coordinator. The position will also contribute to research, documentation, and continuous improvement of project implementation.

  How To Apply?

  Interested candidates can mail their CV to: [email protected] with the subject line:
  “Application for the position of Project Coordinator – Kerala“

  For more job openings, visit our Career Page

• Lead Palliative Care Physician – Karnataka

  Position: Lead Palliative Care Physician
  
  Qualification:

  

  • MBBS from a recognized University. 
  • Valid registration with the Karnataka Medical Council (KMC). 
  • Certificate Course/Fellowship/Postgraduate qualification in Palliative Care from a recognized institution Experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Palliative Care.
  • Demonstrated expertise in pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, communication of goals of care, and multidisciplinary team-based care. 
  • Experience in home-based/community palliative care services is preferred
    

  Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
  
  Language: English, Kannada

  Preferred Attributes

  • Commitment to compassionate, patient-centred care. 
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary healthcare teams. 
  • Experience in training, mentoring, or academic activities. 
  • Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and digital documentation. 
  • Willingness to contribute to service development, quality improvement, and community outreach initiatives.

  Job Profile:
  

  • Provide comprehensive palliative care, including pain and symptom management, across inpatient, outpatient, and home-based care settings. 
  • Lead and coordinate the multidisciplinary palliative care team, providing clinical guidance, mentoring, and support to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care. 
  • Assess patients, develop individualized care plans, and facilitate discussions with patients and families regarding goals of care and shared decision-making. 
  • Conduct home visits and outpatient consultations to ensure continuity of care under the EIPC programme. 
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation, uphold patient confidentiality, and ensure compliance with clinical, ethical, and organizational standards. 
  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, staff training, service development, and the advancement of palliative care practices within the organization.
    
    

  How to Apply?

  Interested candidates can mail their CV to: [email protected] with the subject line:
  “Application for the position of Lead Palliative Care Physician in Karnataka“

  For more job openings, visit our Career Page

• Community Physiotherapist – Part Time- Thiruvananthapuram

  

  Pallium India invites applications to the post of Community Physiotherapist (Part Time) at Thiruvananthapuram.

  Job Title: Community Physiotherapist

  Place of Job: Pallium India, Thiruvananthapuram

  Qualification: MPT/BPT
  Experience: minimum 1 year
  Work Location: Trivandrum
  Remuneration: As per industry standards

  Job Profile

  • Assess the patient on admission and decide the course of treatment in discussion with the physiatrist. 
  • Prepare an individualized schedule for each patient (Home care, IP, and Halfway Home) to be attached to the patient’s medical records and updated as per progress.
  • Actively participate in multi-disciplinary meetings.
  • Accompany the physiatry team for home visits. 
  • Assess patients’ homes for improvements and modifications like ramps, bathrooms, beds, mattresses, room access, etc. 
  • Train the patient and their caregiver for functional independence.
  • Teach the patient and their family about the importance of skincare and ways to prevent pressure sores.
  • Prepare pictorial information guides on physiotherapy exercises for patients on discharge.
  • Provide an exercise chart to every patient on discharge.
  • Regular follow-up on patients after discharge along with the social worker.
  • Ensure optimum usage of assistive devices- wheelchairs, callipers etc. 
  • Contribute to service delivery improvements for the project.
  • Willing to visit the community in their own vehicle to reach the unapproachable needy patients for rehabilitation.
  • Manage a clinical caseload of palliative patients in the community as well as IP/OP units.
  • Lead and develop empowering patient-focused therapeutic groups.
  • Contribute to the development of expert patient and caregiver model being developed to support the needs of its community.
  • Demonstrate skills in conflict resolution and competent negotiation skills when dealing with difficult situations such as managing patient and professional unmet expectations.

  How to apply:

  Please send your detailed CV to [email protected] with email subject as “Application for the post of Community Physiotherapist -Part Time at Pallium India“

  For more information write to: [email protected]

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

• Regional Facilitator – South, Pallium India

  

  Pallium India invites applications to the post of Regional Facilitator – South.

  Qualification :  MBA/MPH/MHA or equivalent

  Experience : 1 to 5 years experience in coordination in health care sector. Working in an NGO Environment with a regional set-up preferred.

  Reports to : National Lead – Facilitation

  Base Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka

  Languages: Kannada,Telugu, English

  Remuneration : As per industry standards

  Travelling :  Domestic, 50% across states in the region

  Job profile

  • Catalyse new palliative care centres and services
    • Work with public and private medical institutions to set up palliative care programs including in-patient care, out-patient care and home-care.
    • Liaison with State National Health Missions, government and private hospital officials for advancement of palliative care in the state
    • Organize/facilitate training programs, workshops and sensitization sessions on palliative care service delivery and opioid availability for relevant stakeholders.
    • Develop a regional action plan for palliative care advancement and implement the approved action plan etc
  • Assist in opioid accessibility in all regions & medical institutes
    • Encourage governments to improve access to essential narcotic drugs such as oral morphine by collaborating to review and revise unduly restrictive laws and regulations, educate prescribers, and raise public awareness on the need of these medicines
    • Advocate for state palliative care policy etc.
  • Enable Palliative Care learning in Medical Institutes
    • Work for integration of palliative care in the health system and medical and nursing education at regional level.
  • Build up Community engagement & volunteer mobilization
    • Understand the unique strengths and challenges of the territories under their purview and work with volunteers and organizations to initiate and implement palliative care projects with a focus on community engagement and mobilization.
  • Administrative responsibilities
    • Document, write reports, concept notes and proposals and undertake research to contribute to Pallium India’s learning process and fundraising.
    • Submit weekly progress reports and any other relevant reports and trackers.

  How to apply: 

  Send your detailed CV to: [email protected] with subject as “Application for the post of Regional Facilitator – South“

  In case of queries, write to: [email protected]

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

• General Physician – The Banyan

  Emergency Care and Recovery Centre (ECRC)

  Working at the intersection of mental health, homelessness, gender, and social justice for over 30 years. We provide care, drive policy, build knowledge, and walk alongside people others leave behind.
  
  Organisation – The Banyan
  Location – Ponnai, Malappuram, Kerala
  Duration – Part Time, 3 Days a Week

  

  A meaningful clinical role for a compassionate physician committed to delivering quality general medical care within a residential mental health setting, three days a week.

  About the Role

  The General Physician at The Banyan’s ECRC will provide comprehensive medical care to residents living with mental illness and complex physical health needs. The role involves day-to-day clinical management, collaboration with the psychiatry team, and a commitment to holistic, person-centred care.This is a deeply purposeful position situated within a values-driven residential care environment.

  Key Responsibilities

  1. Clinical Assessment & Medical Management
  Conduct daily medical rounds; assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic physical health conditions among residents.

  2. Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  Work alongside psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers to deliver integrated, person-centred care plans.

  3. Emergency Response & Hospital Coordination
  Manage medical emergencies; coordinate hospital referrals, admissions, and follow-up care.

  4. Medication & Treatment Oversight
  Prescribe and review medications; monitor treatment responses; ensure safe medication management practices.

  5. Documentation & Clinical Records
  Maintain accurate and timely medical records; prepare referral letters, case summaries, and clinical reports.

  The role also involves participating in care reviews, supporting health education for staff, and contributing to quality improvement and audit processes within the ECRC.

  Eligibility

  • MBBS; PG qualification (MD / DNB) preferred
  • Valid registration with Medical Council
  • Experience in general medicine or residential / community care settings
  • Sensitivity to mental health, gender, and social dimensions of care
  • Fluency in Malayalam preferred; Tamil and English an advantage

  Benefits

  • Group Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Provident Fund (PF)
  • Gratuity
  • Remuneration commensurate with experience and time commitment
  • Mission-driven, values-aligned workplace

  Please send your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] with email subject as “Application General Physician, ECRC, Kerala“

  thebanyan.org | Dignity Inclusion Lived Experience

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• Mahaveer Ashray – Medical Officer Recruitment

  

  Mahaveer Ashray
  A Unit of Cancer Institute (WIA)
  
  WE ARE HIRING
  Position: Medical Officer

  Preferred Qualification

  • MBBS
  • Experience in palliative care (optional)

  Key Responsibilities

  • Provide compassionate medical care to hospice patients
  • Manage pain and other symptoms
  • Support patients and families during end-of-life care
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team

  Location

  Mahaveer Ashray
  A Unit of Cancer Institute (WIA)
  1258C Kiloy Road
  Sriperumbudur – 602105
  Kancheepuram District

  Application

  Send your resume to: [email protected]

  Contact: +91 98848 17625

• Palliative Care Nurse – Palcare, Mumbai

  

  Organisation : The Jimmy S Bilimoria Foundation (Palcare)
  
  Job Title: Palliative Care Nurse
  
  No.of Requirements: 3
  
  Nature of Job: You will be a member of a palliative care team comprising one doctor, two or more nurses and one psycho-social counsellor. You will visit patients at their homes and by phone/video calls. You will provide compassionate and expert nursing care in palliative care, after being trained in this specialised care and under the guidance of the team doctor and Nursing seniors. The main purpose of palliative careis to relieve patient’s pain and manage their symptoms, ensuring that they have quality of life and die in dignity.  You will be assigned a zone close to your home to minimize travel time to patients. This is a 9:30 am to 5:30 p.m. job – leaving your evenings free, except when you need to answer a patient’s call. 

  
  Qualification : A GNM (General Nurse Midwifery) diploma or BSc degree in Nursing, from a recognised institution in India with at least 2 years’ experience preferably in a hospital. We are however willing to consider freshers who demonstrate initiative and are committed to palliative care /pain management.

  Reporting To: Team Doctor and Leadership Group

  Location / Place of Job : Mumbai Metropoiltan Region

  Languages: Marathi, English, Hindi

  Remuneration: Your salary will be generous and commensurate with your years of experience. The position is in Mumbai.  Accommodation is not provided and applicants must make their own arrangements.
  

  Personal characteristics:

  • High-quality nursing skills.
  • Compassion and personalised care to patients and their families.
  • Effective communication skills, preferably in English/ Hindi / Marathi. 
  • Dedication to the job and hard working.
  • Prepared to undergo specialised training and regular refresher courses thereon. 
  • Should be willing to make a commitment to the organization for a minimum of 3 years. 
    

  Our patients and their loved ones shower us with their blessings for the smile that we bring to their faces.

  How to apply: 

  So if you are a nurse with a heart, and you prefer to work during the day, please send your Curriculum Vitae by email mentioning – “Application for the post of Palliative Care Nurse at PALCARE” to: [email protected] and [email protected] 
  For more details, contact the emails provided above or call on  99692-51242

  In case of queries, write to: [email protected]

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

• Doctor – Palliative Care | Hyderabad

  Palliative Care Doctor Required for Home Care Project – Hyderabad Location

  Looking for a qualified doctor to join a home care project based in Hyderabad. Candidates with experience or training in palliative care will be preferred.

  Organisation Name: Catholic Health Association of India (CHAI)
  
  Competitive salary 

  For details Contact :

   +91 78939 66203  

  [email protected]

  Apply as soon as possible.

  
  

• 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

  
  
  

  
  
  

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