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Staff Nurse at Pallium India, Trivandrum
Job Title: Staff Nurse
Place of Job: Pallium India, Thiruvananthapuram
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 career@palliumindia.org with email subject as “Application for the post of Staff Nurse at Pallium India”
For more information write to: career@palliumindia.org
For other openings at different locations, please visit our Careers page.
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Medical Officer at Niramayah Cancer Foundation, Raipur
Niramayah Cancer Foundation, Raipur invites applications to the post of Medical Officer.
Job Title: Medical Officer
Location: Southern Chhattisgarh
Qualification : MBBS / BDS or any equi: degree
No of vacancies: 1
Experience : 1 Year. Freshers may also apply.
Reports to : Project / Program Director
Remuneration : ₹30,000 pm
Job Description : To run a Palliative Care OPD
Languages: Hindi, English
Personal Characteristics: Compassionate, Wise, Patient
How to apply:
Send your detailed CV to: sudeshna@niramayahcan.org with subject as “Application for the post of Medical Officer at Niramayah“
In case of queries, write to: sudeshna@niramayahcan.org
For other openings at different locations, please visit Pallium India’s Careers page.
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Nurse at Niramayah Cancer Foundation, Raipur
Niramayah Cancer Foundation, Raipur invites applications to the post of Nurse.
Job Title: Nurse
Location: Southern Chhattisgarh
Qualification : ANM / B Sc Nursing
No of vacancies: 2
Experience : 1 Year. Freshers may also apply.
Reports to : Project / Program Director
Remuneration : ₹15,000 pm
Job Description : To run a Palliative Care OPD
Languages: Hindi, English
Personal Characteristics: Compassionate, Wise, Patient
How to apply:
Send your detailed CV to: sudeshna@niramayahcan.org with subject as “Application for the post of Nurse at Niramayah“
In case of queries, write to: sudeshna@niramayahcan.org
For other openings at different locations, please visit Pallium India’s Careers page.
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Regional Coordinator (various locations) at Pallium India
Pallium India invites applications to the post of Regional Coordinator at different locations.
Qualification : MBA or Equivalent
Experience : 1 to 3 years experience in coordination in the healthcare sector. Working in an NGO Environment with a regional set-up preferred. Exposure to Palliative care & services is an advantage.
Reports to : Department Head – State Facilitation
Location : Delhi / Chandigarh / Raipur / Bhopal / Ranchi / Indore / Ahmedabad
Remuneration : As per standards
Travelling : Domestic, 50%
Desired Skills
- Excellent coordination and analytical skill
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Administratively self-supporting
- Planning & leadership skills
- Ability to work flexibly (with tact and diplomacy)
- Excellent written and oral English language skills
- Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point
Job Profile
- Work for integration of palliative care in the health system and medical and nursing education at regional level.
- Facilitate training programs for doctors, nurses and allied staff; organize workshops and sensitization sessions on palliative care and opioids availability for relevant stakeholders.
- Work with public and private medical institutions to set up palliative care programs including in-patient care, out-patient care and home-care.
- Understand the unique strengths and challenges of the territories under their purview and work with State Facilitation team to initiate and implement palliative care projects with a focus on community engagement and mobilization.
- Develop a regional action plan for palliative care advancement; submit to Head – State Facilitation and thereafter implement the approved action plan.
- Liaison with NHM – NCD, government and private hospital officials.
- Undertake any other relevant tasks for the advancement of palliative care at the national and state levels.
- Establish connections with local journalists, media personnel, public health advocates and health activists and explore ways to advance palliative care
- Explore new opportunities to improve community participation in palliative care with local religious and charitable organizations, student’s initiatives, retired professionals and self-help groups.
- Organize/facilitate training programs, workshops and sensitization sessions on palliative care service delivery and opioid availability for relevant stakeholders
- Advocate to bring about necessary, balanced and rational changes in law and policies for the advancement of palliative care.
- Document, write reports, concept notes and proposals and undertake research to contribute to Pallium India’s learning process and fund raising.
How to apply:
Send your detailed CV to: career@palliumindia.org with subject as “Application for the post of Regional Coordinator“
In case of queries, write to: career@palliumindia.org
For other openings at different locations, please visit our Careers page.
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Consultant – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at CMC, Ludhiana
Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana invites applications to the post of Consultant- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Organization: Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana
Job Title: Consultant- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
No. of Vacancies: 01
Nature of Job: Full time
Qualification: MBBS, MD PMR
Remuneration: As per industry standards with accommodation
Reporting to: Director
Place of Job: Ludhiana, Punjab
Job Description:
- Diagnosing and treating issues and medical conditions related to disabilities, including Cognitive problems, Orthopaedic issues, Mobility concerns, Pain, Muscle stiffness or poor muscle tone etc.
- Prescribing medication for muscle or nerve problems, attention and memory issues, and behaviour, sleep, or pain concerns, among many more medical problems.
- Treating the basic disease and preventing complications
- Treating the disability and improving function
- Teaching the patient and family and helping them adapt to lifestyle changes
- Helping patients with chronic disease, pain, or disabilities progress toward optimal function.
- Helping patients in improvement of quality of life
- Treating patients to recover from temporary or severe impairment
- Teaching patients how to use assistive devices, such as braces, wheelchairs, and walkers.
- Treating and controlling acute or chronic pain with medications and holistic approaches.
- Performing a variety of minimally invasive tests and treatments to help patients recover from painful conditions.
Personal characteristics: Effective communication and leadership skills
How to apply
Interested candidates please send your detailed CV to navdeepk@cmcludhiana.in with email subject as “Application for the post of Consultant – PMR at CMC, Ludhiana”
For more information, contact Dr Navdeep Kaur at navdeepk@cmcludhiana.in
For other openings at different locations, please visit our Careers page.
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Nurse-in-charge at Shanti Palliative Care Centre, Siliguri
Shanti Palliative Care Centre (SPCC), Siliguri is looking for a Nurse-in-charge at Shanti Nursing Home, Siliguri, West Bengal.
Job Title: Nurse in charge
No of Vacancies: One
Qualification: GNM
Mandatory: GNM and registered with NCI; Proficiency in languages and communication.
Job Location: Shanti Nursing Home, SILIGURI
Remuneration: Negotiable based on training and experience in Palliative care.
Reporting to: Dr. Pankaj Chowdhary
Duties & Responsibilities:
Working together with interdisciplinary palliative care team; providing comprehensive pain and symptom management; assisting with clarifying goals of care; other duties assigned by the palliative care physician; constructively receive feedback and direction and provide the same for other staff nurses.
Language:
English/Hindi – Mandatory
Bengali/Nepali – preferable.Skill sets required:
Palliative and hospice medicine; palliative and end-of-life care (EOLC); hospice and palliative care of terminally ill; accept responsibility for the instructions in specific areas; ability to maintain both a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with coworkers, patients and care givers; participate in the development and training of nursing standards of care; maintain and enhance a current level of knowledge relative to professional practice, continuing education.
How to apply
Interested candidates please send your detailed CV to pjchow2000@gmail.com
For more details, contact: Dr. Pankaj Chowdhary: pjchow2000@gmail.com
For other openings at different locations, please visit our Careers page.
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Nurse at Shanti Palliative Care Centre, Siliguri
Shanti Palliative Care Centre (SPCC), Siliguri is looking for a Nurse at Shanti Nursing Home, Siliguri, West Bengal.
Job Title: Nurse
No of Vacancies: One
Qualification: ANM
Desirable: Basic concepts of palliative care
Mandatory: Basic nursing skills; competency in language and communication skills.
Job Location: Shanti Nursing Home, SILIGURI
Remuneration: 6-8,000 pm
Reporting to: Dr. Pankaj Chowdhary
Duties & Responsibilities:
Working together with nurse in charge and interdisciplinary palliative care team; providing comprehensive pain and symptom management; assisting with clarifying goals of care; other duties assigned by the nurse in charge and palliative care physician.
Language:
English/Hindi – Mandatory
Bengali/Nepali – preferable.Skill sets required:
Basic nursing skills including palliative nursing; Palliative and hospice medicine; palliative and end-of-life care (EOLC); hospice and palliative care of terminally ill; accept responsibility for the instructions in specific areas; ability to maintain both a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with coworkers, patients, and care givers; maintain and enhance a current level of knowledge relative to professional practice, continuing education.
How to apply
Interested candidates please send your detailed CV to pjchow2000@gmail.com
For more details, contact: Dr. Pankaj Chowdhary: pjchow2000@gmail.com
For other openings at different locations, please visit our Careers page.
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Secretary / Medical-Transcriptionist at Shanti Palliative Care Centre, Siliguri
Shanti Palliative Care Centre (SPCC), Siliguri is looking for a Secretary-cum-Medical-Transcriptionist at Shanti Nursing Home, Siliguri, West Bengal.
Job Title: Secretary-cum-Medical-Transcriptionist
No of Vacancies: One
Qualification: Graduate in any discipline; demonstrated PC skills; Understands computer programs and willingness to learn software application procedures specific to maintaining a medical record and communication regarding care.
Mandatory: Graduate in any discipline; proficient with MS office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
Desirable: Skills for palliative care as medical terminology, hospice requirements, care of chronically ill, clinical documentation of patient’s assessment and care.
Job Location: Shanti Nursing Home, SILIGURI
Remuneration: 6-8,000 pm
Reporting to: Dr. Pankaj Chowdhary
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist the leadership team with correspondence and projects as needed by researching, analysing and compiling information; serve as liaison between patients, nurses and home setting; first line patient and family assessment for palliative consults; facilitate visits for palliative care and coordinate continuity of care; facilitate continuity of communication and coordination of care with community providers; arrange palliative care consultation meeting with attending and other staff in collaboration with treating medical team; maintain records and other secretarial works as assigned by the palliative physician and nurse in charge.
Language:
English/Hindi – Mandatory
Bengali/Nepali – spoken preferable.Skill sets required:
Excellent customer service skills; proficient with MS office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint; ability to maintain both a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with coworkers, patients, and care givers; maintain and enhance a current level of knowledge relative to professional practice, continuing education.
How to apply
Interested candidates please send your detailed CV to pjchow2000@gmail.com
For more details, contact: Dr. Pankaj Chowdhary: pjchow2000@gmail.com
For other openings at different locations, please visit our Careers page.
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Paediatrician at Pallium India, Trivandrum
Pallium India invites applications to the post of Paediatrician at Trivandrum.
Qualification : Post-graduate degree (MD/DCh/DNB) Paediatrics
Experience : 4 to 7 years in Paediatrics. Exposure to palliative care preferred
Type of Assignment : Part Time (Every Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm)
Location : Trivandrum
Remuneration : As per standards
Job Profile
- Provide symptom management, pain relief and supportive care for the patient in out-patient unit as well as in-patient unit
- Facilitate discussion on goals of care with the patient and family.
- 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 organisation.
- Assist in the development of standards of care and practice.
- Participate first and organise academic sessions and training programmes for skill development of the team
- Any other responsibilities assigned by the reporting/ competent authority.
How to apply
Interested candidates please send your detailed CV to career@palliumindia.org
For more information write to: career@palliumindia.org
For other openings at different locations, please visit our Careers page.
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Medical Social Worker at Pallium India, Trivandrum
Pallium India invites applications to the post of Medical Social Worker at Trivandrum.
Job Title: Medical Social Worker
Job Location: Thiruvananthapuram – Head Office, Pallium India
Experience: Fresher / 1-2 years
Qualification: Masters in Social Work (Full-Time) from a recognized university with specialization in Medical & Psychiatry
Roles & Responsibilities
- Evaluate and devise plans of care for patients and families requiring palliative care, with particular attention to psycho-social and socio-economic issues.
- Be part of the inter-disciplinary palliative care team and contribute to the plan of care for patients and their families vis-à-vis:
- Thorough and competent assessment of patient + family history
- Current status, needs and concern
- Follow-ups
- Formulating plan of care in conjunction with the rest of the interdisciplinary team
- Coordination with relevant government/ non-government social support agencies and facilitating access to their services
- Providing bereavement support to families.
- Audit palliative patient care with the intent to identify problems, formulate possible solutions and bring these to the attention of the administration.
- Take part in on-going research activities or initiate needs-based research programs with the approval of scientific committee.
- Liaison with the appropriate government departments to access government pensions, subsidies and various schemes of assistance.
- Publish reports/data from audits or research programs with the objective of improved patient care
- Send regular updates to the reporting authority and other superior officials.
- Attend (first) and organize (later) educational programs on behalf of Pallium India.
- Maintain good relations with clients, donors, well-wishers and staff during telephone conversations, email contacts, personal contacts or any other.
- Any other roles and responsibilities assigned by the reporting authority.
How to apply:
Interested candidates please send your detailed CV to career@palliumindia.org
For more information, please write to: career@palliumindia.org
Internship Opportunities
“I want to make a difference.”
For many young people, especially those who may be considering a career in the healthcare professions, that sentiment probably has a familiar ring to it.
Internships often can provide vital first-hand experience and insights that will help students decide upon their fields of study as well as their career path. For college students studying in fields such as medicine, medical social work, nursing, psychology, public health or any other field, an internship with Pallium India could provide you an eye-opening experience. To apply for an internship with us, please send in your resume to career@palliumindia.org with the subject as “Application for Internship”.
