Job Opportunities

• Regional Facilitator – North India at Pallium India

  

  Pallium India invites applications to the post of Regional Facilitator – North India based in Chandigarh (or other major cities in North India).

  Qualification :  MBA or Equivalent

  Experience : 1 to 5 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 : National Lead – Facilitation

  Location : Chandigarh or in major cities in North India

  Remuneration : As per standards

  Travelling :  Domestic, 50% across states in the region

  Duties & Responsibilities

  • 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.
    • Facilitate training (on site as well as virtual) of palliative care providers/private hospitals, local champions to do advocacy for specific needs in their regions.
    • Follow up of trained personnel and track their ability to apply palliative care practices on a regular basis.
    • Develop a regional action plan for palliative care advancement and implement the approved action plan.
    • Undertake any other relevant tasks for the advancement of palliative care at the national and state levels.
  • 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 to bring about necessary, balanced and rational changes in law and policies for the advancement of palliative care.
    • Advocate for state palliative care policy.
    • Provide guidance on Recognised Medical Institution application process to stakeholders.
  • 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.
    • 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.
    • Take the initiative to identify champions from amongst medical fraternity and communities.
    • Establish connections with local journalists, media personnel, public health advocates and health activists and explore ways to advance palliative care
  • Administrative responsibilities
    • Document, write reports, concept notes and proposals and undertake research to contribute to Pallium India’s learning process and fund raising.
    • Submit weekly progress reports and any other relevant reports and trackers to the Division Head
    • Undertake any other relevant tasks assigned by the Division Head and the leadership of the organization

  How to apply: 

  Send your detailed CV to: career@palliumindia.org with subject as “Application for the post of Regional Facilitator – North India“

  In case of queries, write to: career@palliumindia.org

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

• Medical Manager- Palliative Care at SVYM, Bengaluru

  

  SVYM Karnataka invites applications to the post of Medical Manager- Palliative Care based in Bengaluru.

  Medical Manager is a doctor with specialized skill in Palliative Care is responsible for community-based and institutional-based palliative care services for the needy 

  Job Title: Medical Manager – Palliative Care 

  Location: Bengaluru 

  Qualification & Experience: 

  MBBS with Certification/Fellowship in Palliative Medicine having 1-2 years of work experience in community health, geriatrics, palliative medicine or other relevant field of medicine.

  Key Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Kannada & English 
  • Effective use of management techniques for efficient and effective use of resources
  • Good leadership with Strong planning, supervisory and management skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge and well-developed skills in palliative care philosophy – physical, psychological, social, financial and spiritual aspects of palliative care 
  • Ability to work with patients/families of all ages • Good orientation in use of MS Office suite for reporting & presentations
  • Compassion to serve vulnerable and marginalized communities 

  How to apply:

  Interested candidates please send your detailed CV to career@svym.org.in, with email subject as “Application to the post of Medical Manager- Palliative Care at Bengaluru“

  For more information, please contact 90084 83638 / 98452 70120

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

• Staff Nurse at Pallium India, Thiruvananthapuram

  

  Pallium India invites applications to the post of Staff Nurse at Thiruvananthapuram.

  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.

• Palliative Care Physician at PalCare, Mumbai

  The Jimmy S Bilimoria Foundation (PALCARE) invites applications from eligible candidates to the post of Palliative Care Physician.

  Job Title: Palliative Care Physician

  No. of Requirements: 2

  Place of Job:  Mumbai Metropolitan region. Accommodation is not provided and applicants must make their own arrangements.

  Nature of Job:

  To look after patients with serious, life limiting conditions, particularly cancer patients, at their homes, in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region so as to relieve their pain and manage their symptoms, ensuring quality of life and dignity in death.

  

  

  Job Description

  You will be the team leader of a medical palliative care team comprising you, as the doctor, two nurses and one psycho-social counsellor. You will visit patients at their homes. There, you will provide compassionate medical care so as to relieve their 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.

  Qualifications:

  At least a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from an Indian institution recognized by the Medical Council of India.

  Experience: Two to three years of experience

  Reporting to: Senior Physician and General Manager, PALCARE

  Remuneration: Your salary will be generous and commensurate with your years of experience.

  Language: English, Marathi, Hindi

  Personal characteristics:

  • Have good medical knowledge and skills
  • Be willing to learn the discipline of palliative care medicine and be prepared to undergo specialised training and regular refresher courses thereon.
  • Show compassion and personalised care to patients and their families
  • Have effective communication skills, preferably in English, Hindi / Marathi.
  • Be dedicated to the job and be hard working
  • Must be willing to make a commitment to the organization for a minimum of 2 years.

  How to Apply

  Our patients and their loved ones shower us with their blessings for the smile that we bring to their faces, and you will feel very satisfied to be part of a team that has made a difference to the patient and family. Interested candidates may send their Curriculum Vitae mentioning – “Application for the post Palliative Care Physician at PALCARE” as subject with detailed information on experience through email to: elaine.palcareindia@gmail.com and  gracy.palcareindia@gmail.com.

  In case of queries, contact the emails provided above or call Gracy Dsilva on 96197-97251

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

• Palliative Care Nurse at PalCare, Mumbai

  The Jimmy S Bilimoria Foundation (PALCARE) invites applications from eligible candidates to the post of Palliative Care Nurse.

  Job Title: Palliative Care Nurse

  No. of Requirements: 4

  Place of Job:  Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Accommodation is not provided and applicants must make their own arrangements.

  Nature of Job:

  You will be a member of a medical palliative care team comprising one doctor, two nurses and one psycho-social counsellor. You will visit patients at their homes. There, you will provide compassionate and expert nursing care, under the guidance of the team doctor, so as to relieve their 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.

  

  

  Qualifications:

  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: Senior Nurse, PALCARE

  Remuneration: Your salary will be generous and commensurate with your years of experience.

  Language: English, Marathi, Hindi

  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 2 years.

  How to Apply

  Our patients and their loved ones shower us with their blessings for the smile that we bring to their faces. 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 Palliative Care Nurse at PALCARE” to: elaine.palcareindia@gmail.com and gracy.palcareindia@gmail.com

  In case of queries, contact the emails provided above or call on 96197-97251

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

• Nursing Staff In-charge at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Aurangabad

  

  Sneh Sawali Care Centre, Chatrapati Sambhajinagar, Aurangabad, invites applications to the post of Nursing Staff In-charge.

  Job Title: Nursing Staff In-charge

  Nature of Job: Nursing and supervision

  Qualification:

  B. Sc. Nursing

  Experience:

  Minimum 2 to 3 years

  Remuneration: ₹15000 to 20000

  Reporting to: President, Sneh Sawali Trust

  Place of Job: Sneh Sawali care centre, Chatrapati Sambhajinagar, Aurangabad, Maharashtra.

  Job Description:

  Nursing incharge, Store management, Inventory, Patient care, Software entry,nursing duties time table and overall patient care and nursing supervision

  Language: English, Hindi / Marathi

  Personal characteristics: Pleasant personality with social attitude

  How to apply

  Interested candidates please send your detailed CV to snehsawalicare@gmail.com, with email subject as “ Application for the post of Nursing staff in-charge at Sneh Sawali Care Centre”

  For more information, contact: Mrs. Akshaya Patil: 77769 58368 / 78878 00025 or mail to: snehsawalicare@gmail.com

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

• Pediatrician at Pallium India, Trivandrum

  

  Pallium India invites applications to the post of Pediatrician at Trivandrum.

  Qualification : Post-graduate degree (MD/DCh/DNB) Pediatrics

  Experience : 2 to 4 years in Pediatrics. Exposure to palliative care preferred

  Type of Assignment : Full time

  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.

• Palliative Care Nurse at Dilasa, Ponda, Goa

  

  IMA Ponda Charitable Trust – Dilasa Palliative Care Centre, Ponda, Goa invites applications from eligible candidates to the post of Palliative Care Nurse.

  Job Title: Palliative Care Nurse       

  No. of Requirements: 2

  Language: English, Hindi, Marathi, Konkani

  Nature of Job:           

  The post holder will be responsible for the implementation of all hospital policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for maintaining a high standard of Palliative and End-of-Life Care

  To provide professional and clinical support and advice to all Dilasa staff regarding End-of-Life care.

  Qualification

  B. Sc Nursing/M. Sc Nursing, Certification and experience in Palliative care is mandatory.

  Experience:

  1- 2 yrs in palliative care.

  Remuneration: 25000- 30000 (variable as per experience)                        

  Reporting to: Nurse In-charge and Palliative Care Physician

  Accountable to: Management of IMA Ponda Charitable Trust       

  Place of Job:

  Dilasa Palliative Care Centre, Ponda, Goa 

  Job Description

  • The palliative care nurse provides compassionate care and emotional support for those with serious health related suffering and their families.
  • Working in a variety of settings: home visits, inpatient and outpatient facilities
  • Provide and monitor pain and other symptom management
  • Provide non-pharmacological physical measures like lymphedema management, wound dressings
  • Dispense and administer medications on schedule
  • Work with MDT to provide effective and timely psycho-socio-spiritual support.
  • Participate in the bereavement support teams

  Personal characteristics: 1. Good communication skills 2. Compassionate

  How to Apply

  Interested candidates can send detailed and updated CV at dilasa.ponda@gmail.com or soares.aaron@gmail.com with the email subject as “Application for the post of Palliative Care Nurse”

  For more details, Contact:  Dr. Aaron Soares: 91580 25207 or  Dilasa Number: 80803 72568.

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

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