Job Opportunities

• Psychologist – Pallium India, Bengaluru

  About the Role

  

  We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team in Bengaluru. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive psychological support and therapeutic interventions to patients and their families across Inpatient (IP), Outpatient (OP), Homecare, and Telehealth services. You will also contribute to team well-being and play an active role in capacity-building initiatives for allied healthcare workers.

  Key Responsibilities

  1. Patient & Family Care

  • Collaborate with an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to provide holistic, patient-centered psychological care across IP, OP, Homecare, and Telehealth channels.
  • Conduct psychological assessments and deliver targeted interventions to manage emotional distress, coping challenges, and mental health needs.
  • Provide additional inputs and actionable strategies to enhance mental health outcomes for patients and their primary caregivers.
    

  2. Staff well-being & Support

  • Offer professional psychological support to team members when appropriate, ensuring clear professional boundaries are strictly maintained.
  • Identify and recommend workplace mental health practices and wellbeing activities to support overall team health.
    
    

  3. Capacity Building Training

  • Participate in and contribute to ongoing training programs for allied healthcare workers.
  • Design and develop practical skill-building modules and clinical education materials on behalf of the organization.
    

  4. Monitoring, Reporting & Fieldwork

  • Actively participate in regular team review meetings (both physical and online) to evaluate care plans and outcomes.
  • Conduct field visits as required to support homecare services and community outreach.
  • Participate in bi-monthly Clinical Supervision sessions for continuous professional development and quality assurance.

  Qualifications & Requirements

  • Education: Post Graduation in Psychology from a recognized university.
  • Experience: 2 to 5 years of relevant clinical or healthcare counseling experience.
  • Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and Kannada
  • Location- Bengaluru

  Key Skills & Competencies

  • Clinical & Diagnostic Skills: Proficiency in clinical assessments, therapeutic interventions, case formulation, and crisis intervention.
    
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Ability to work seamlessly with doctors, nurses, social workers, and allied healthcare professionals in an IDT setup.
    
  • Service Delivery Adaptability: Comfort in delivering care across diverse modalities, including Inpatient (IP), Outpatient (OP), Homecare field visits, and Telehealth platforms.
    
  • Active Listening & Empathy: Exceptional interpersonal skills to build rapport and trust with patients, families, and team members.
    
  • Instructional & Training Ability: Skills in developing training modules and conducting capacity-building sessions for non-mental health healthcare staff.
    
  • Professional Boundaries & Ethics: Strong understanding of ethical guidelines, professional boundaries, and confidentiality in both patient and workplace support scenarios.

  How to apply: 

  Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter to: [email protected]

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

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

• Physiotherapist – Pallium India, Bengaluru

  About the Role

  

  We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Physiotherapist (BPT/MPT) with at least 1 year of experience to join our multi-disciplinary healthcare team in Bengaluru. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive rehabilitation care across inpatient (IP), home care, and community palliative settings. You will work closely with physiatrists, medical specialists, and social workers to empower patients and their caregivers toward functional independence.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Assessment & Treatment Planning: Evaluate patients upon admission, establish customized treatment schedules in discussion with physiatrists, and maintain updated medical records.
  • Inpatient & Palliative Care: Manage a clinical caseload across IP/OP units and palliative care setups, leading empowering, patient-focused therapeutic groups.
  • Home & Community Visits: Conduct home visits to evaluate spatial accessibility (ramps, bathroom modifications, bed types) and deliver care to unapproachable or needy patients in the community.
  • Caregiver & Patient Education: Train patients and families on functional movement, pressure sore prevention, skincare, and the optimal use of assistive devices (wheelchairs, calipers).
  • Discharge & Continuum of Care: Prepare pictorial exercise guides and charts for discharging patients, and conduct structured follow-up visits alongside social workers.
  • Service Improvement & Collaboration: Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, resolve clinical conflicts constructively, and contribute to developing expert patient/caregiver support models.

  Qualifications & Requirements

  • Educational Background: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) or Master of Physiotherapy
  • (MPT) from a recognized institution.
  • Clinical Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in clinical rehabilitation, home healthcare,or community/palliative care.
  • Language Skills: Kannada, English
  • Mobility: Willingness to travel for home and community visits to reach needy patients.
  • Compensation: As per industry standards (commensurate with experience).

  Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning capabilities
  • Clear, empathetic communication and caregiver training skills
  • Practical knowledge of ergonomics, home accessibility, and assistive devices
  • Proven conflict resolution and negotiation skills in managing patient and family expectations
  • Collaborative mindset for working in multi-disciplinary healthcare teams.

  How to apply: 

  Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter to: [email protected]

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

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

• Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) – Pallium India, Trivandrum, Kerala

  

  Pallium India invites applications to the post of Chief Human Resource Officer

  Location: Trivandrum, Kerala, India 

  Organization: Pallium India

  Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

  About the Role

  Pallium India is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) to lead the organisation’s people strategy, organisational culture and leadership development.

  The CHRO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, strengthening organisational capability through effective people practices, talent development, leadership succession and a strong, values-driven culture, while ensuring the organisation continues to grow with compassion, accountability and excellence.

  
  Key Responsibilities

  • People Strategy & Organisational Development: Align people strategies, structures and systems with organisational priorities and support sustainable growth and transformation.
  • Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Strengthen employer brand and lead fair, values-based recruitment, selection and onboarding of employees, fellows and volunteers.
  • Talent Development & Leadership Pipeline: Build learning and capability initiatives, identify and nurture talent, and strengthen succession planning and leadership depth.
  • Culture & Employee Engagement: Champion the Pallium India Way, strengthen shared values and organisational identity, and foster an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing culture across centres and teams.
  • Employee Experience & Wellbeing: Promote a supportive and psychologically safe workplace, with initiatives that strengthen employee wellbeing, resilience and engagement.
  • HR Governance & Operations: Strengthen performance management, workforce planning, HR policies, people analytics, rewards, statutory compliance and people governance.

  Desired Profile

  Education

  Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources Management (HRM) or a related HR discipline from a recognised institution is mandatory.

  Experience

  • Significant senior leadership experience in HR, People & Culture or Organisational Development.
  • Proven experience in aligning people strategy with organisational goals and supporting organisational transformation.
  • Strong experience in talent acquisition, culture building, leadership development and succession planning.
  • Sound understanding of employment legislation, HR systems, policy design, governance and people analytics.
  • Experience in leading HR transformation or change in a complex, multidisciplinary organisation.
  • Experience in healthcare, public health, nonprofit or social impact organisations will be an advantage.
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and volunteer networks will be an advantage.

  Core Competencies

  • Strategic People & Organisational Thinking
  • Organisational Development & Change Leadership
  • Talent & Leadership Development
  • Culture Building & Employee Engagement
  • HR Governance & People Analytics
  • Stakeholder Management & Communication
  • Sound Judgement & Decision-Making
  • High Emotional Intelligence & Integrity
  • Collaborative, Values-Based Leadership

  How to apply: 

  Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter to: [email protected]

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

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

• Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Pallium India, Trivandrum, Kerala

  

  Pallium India invites applications to the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

  Location: Trivandrum, Kerala, India 

  Organization: Pallium India

  Reports to: Board of Trustees

  About the Role

  Pallium India is seeking a visionary, compassionate, and strategic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead us into our next transformative chapter. As our CEO, you will serve as an institution builder—empowered to professionalize, scale, and future-proof an organization that stands as a national beacon for palliative care.

  This is a rare opportunity to build an enduring legacy: elevating an internationally respected non-profit into a self-sustaining, generationally resilient powerhouse while safeguarding the deep empathy and human dignity that define our core mission.

  
  Key Responsibilities

  • Mission & Strategic Leadership: Translate the Board’s ambitious vision into high-impact strategies that expand our reach without compromising our core values.
  • Institution Building: Construct robust governance, operational frameworks, and leadership structures designed to ensure the organization thrives for generations to come.
  • Organizational Excellence: Unify and align our clinical, educational, advocacy, and research divisions under a shared strategy driven by innovation and high standards of performance.
  • People & Cultural Leadership: Inspire a world-class team of professionals, cultivate distributed leadership, and champion an inclusive culture rooted in empathy, agility, and excellence.
  • Financial Sustainability & Partnership: Build a dynamic, financially resilient organization by cultivating strategic alliances with global donors, philanthropists, and government bodies.
  • Global Voice & Advocacy: Serve as Pallium India’s chief ambassador, driving policy reform and integrating palliative care into national and international healthcare systems.

  Desired Profile

  Education & Experience

  • Education: Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent preferred) in Healthcare Management, Public Health, Business Administration, Social Impact, or a related field.
  • Track Record: Proven senior executive experience leading multidisciplinary teams through phases of organizational growth, scaling, or transformation within healthcare, public health, or mission-driven sectors.
  • Strategic Governance: Strong experience collaborating with Boards, high-net-worth donors, policymakers, and international partners.
  • Operational Expertise: Demonstrated capability in strategic financial management, building scalable operational systems, and nurturing high-performing teams.

  Core Competencies & Defining Qualities

  • Systems Thinker: Ability to map the big picture—connecting programs, policy, healthcare systems, and finance to create scalable, root-cause solutions.
  • Institution Builder: Driven by long-term legacy rather than short-term wins; leads with high institutional orientation, low ego, and strategic foresight.
  • Collaborative & Empathetic Leader: Exceptional emotional intelligence (EQ) with a natural ability to build trust, bridge diverse disciplines, and inspire alignment around a shared vision.
  • Values-Driven Decision Maker: Courageous, principled, and resilient, with an unwavering commitment to public service, equity, and human dignity.

  Success Metrics

  Establishing Pallium India as a:

  • Resilient Institution: Powered by world-class operations and sustainable funding models.
  • Strategic Powerhouse: Seamlessly aligning clinical care, research, education, and advocacy.
  • Empowered Organization: Built on strong leadership depth and a clear succession framework.
  • Global Catalyst: Shaping public health policy while remaining uncompromisingly purpose-led.

  How to apply: 

  Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter to: [email protected]

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

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

• 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“

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