Job Opportunities

• Lead-Virtual Education | Pallium India

  Role Purpose

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

  

  Qualification & Experience

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

  Key Responsibilities

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

  Required Skills & Competencies

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

  Performance Expectations

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

  How to Apply?

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

  
  

• 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

  
  
  

  
  
  

• Palliative Care Nurse- Eeshita Care Centre

  

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

  No. of Position: 1

  Place of Job: Vadodara, Gujarat

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

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

  Organization Setting:

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

  Accommodation: Residential facility available for initial months to support transition

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

  How to apply:

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

  For more information write to: [email protected]

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

• Palliative Care Physician – Goa | Defeat NCD India Foundation

  
  

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

  

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

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

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

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

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

  ⮚ Ensure safe and appropriate use of Essential narcotic drugs  

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

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

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

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

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

  ⮚ Governance and reporting

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

  ⮚ Perform other duties as required and assigned by management

  Job Requirements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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

• Staff Nurse at Palakkad – Pallium India

  

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

  Job Title: Staff Nurse

  Place of Job: Kollengode, Pallakad

  Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing

  Experience: 0-3 years

  Duties & Responsibilities

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

  How to apply:

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

  For more information write to: [email protected]

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

• Palliative Care Physician – BKPCC | Bhubaneswar

  Job Title: Palliative Care Physician
  
  Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha
  
  Organization: Bangalore Hospice Trust – Bagchi Karunashraya Palliative Care Centre (BKPCC)
  
  Reports To: Associate Consultant, Director, Clinical Services
  
  Job Type: Full-time
  
  Stakeholders: Multidisciplinary Team Members at BKPCC
  
  Remuneration: To be determined based on experience and qualifications
  
  Benefits: Furnished accommodation provided

  

  
  

  About the Organisation:
  
  Bangalore Hospice Trust  Is a pioneering not-for-profit organisation offering free, high-quality palliative care to terminally ill cancer patients in Bangalore since 1999. Known for its holistic, compassionate approach, Karunashraya blends clinical expertise with emotional and spiritual support for patients and their families. The organisation also trains healthcare professionals in palliative care and engages in community sensitisation.

  In collaboration with the Odisha Government and Mr. Subroto Bagchi & Mrs. Susmita Bagchi, BHT established the Bagchi Karunashraya Palliative Care Centre (BKPCC) in Bhubaneswar — the first of its kind in eastern India — extending its mission of dignity in care to a broader population.

  Job Description: 
  
  We are looking for a Palliative Care Physician for our 110-bed inpatient hospice unit across six wards at Bagchi Karunashraya Palliative Care Centre (BKPCC) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The centre serves patients in advanced stages of cancer, offering free, high-quality care in a purpose-built facility.

  You will also play a key role in advancing palliative care services in eastern India, with a focus on reaching underserved and marginalised communities across Odisha and neighbouring regions.

  Required Qualifications:

  Essentials:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Medicine (MBBS) from a recognised institution and registered with a State Medical Council.
  • Postgraduate training or fellowship in Palliative Medicine is preferred.
  • Relevant experience in palliative care.
  • Fluency in English and proficiency in Odia, Hindi and Bengali will be an added advantage.
  • Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and manage clinical operations.
    
    Desirable:
  • MD/DNB in Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or Anaesthesia.
  • Exposure to capacity building, community outreach, or training programs in palliative care will be an added advantage.
    
    Responsibilities as a Team Member:
    
    Clinical Management:
  • Deliver comprehensive palliative care services to patients with advanced-stage cancer in an inpatient hospice setting.
  • Provide regular rounds, symptom management, and end-of-life care with compassion and clinical excellence.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team—including nurses, counsellors, and physiotherapists—to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Support families and caregivers through counselling and decision-making in complex care situations.
  • Facilitate case reviews, family meetings, and team discussions to ensure continuity and quality of care.
    
    Administrative Duties:
  • Be part of day-to-day clinical operations at the 110-bed BKPCC hospice facility.
  • Ensure accurate medical documentation and adherence to clinical protocols and standards.
  • Take part in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and periodic reviews of care outcomes.
  • Support training sessions and skill-building programs for clinical and support staff.
  • Work closely with the management team on staffing, scheduling, and facility improvements.
    
    Community Engagement and Capacity Building as a Team Member:
  • Engage with local NGOs, healthcare providers, and civil society to raise awareness about palliative care.
  • Support training and sensitisation programs for government healthcare workers and community health volunteers.
  • Advocate for early referral and access to palliative care across the state healthcare network.
    
    Miscellaneous:
  • Stay abreast of emerging practices and developments in palliative and hospice care through continuous learning and professional development.
  • Uphold the highest standards of ethical, compassionate, and patient-centered care in all clinical and interpersonal interactions.
  • Undertake any additional responsibilities assigned by the Medical Director, Director Clinical Services, Associate Consultant or Management Team to support BKPCC’s mission and objectives in providing holistic care.
    

  Applicants can mail their CVs to: [email protected] | For queries, contact: +91 9312171599

• Nursing Tutor – Palliative Care – Trivandrum

  

  Pallium India invites applications to the post of a Nursing Tutor – Palliative Care at Thiruvananthapuram.

  Qualification:

  • B.Sc. Nursing / M.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institution.
  • Certification or formal training in palliative care is desirable.

  Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in palliative care.
  • Prior teaching or training experience is an asset.

  Language: English, Malayalam

  Desired Skills

  • Strong foundation in palliative care principles, nursing interventions, and patient-centered care.
  • Skilled in engaging adult learners, with clear communication and participatory teaching methods.
  • Empathetic and sensitive to the needs of patients with life-limiting conditions.
  • Basic MS Office and online tools proficiency; fluent in English and local language; Hindi desirable.
  • Excellent team player with a commitment to capacity-building and
  • Willingness to travel for training programs.

  Place of Job: Pallium India, Thiruvananthapuram

  Job Profile

  • Educational Delivery:
    -Conduct interactive & evidence-based sessions on palliative care topics tailored to nurses & allied healthcare professionals.
    -Facilitate group discussions, case presentations, and skill-building workshops.
    -Demonstrate clinical skills and supervise participants during hands-on training.
    -Liaise with nursing colleges to support the rollout of palliative care curriculum and our
    organization’s textbook/resource materials.
    
    
  • Curriculum Implementation:
    -Lead the initiative to integrate palliative care education into BSc Nursing programs as mandated by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
    -Implement the curriculum as per guidelines from the palliative care education department.
    -Participate in the development and periodic revision of teaching materials and modules.
    -Ensure alignment of teaching with national and institutional standards of palliative care.
    

  • Clinical Supervision:
    – Guide learners during clinical observation and practice in palliative care units.
    – Provide constructive feedback and mentoring to support professional development.
    
    
  • Assessment and Evaluation:
    – Conduct assessments (theory and practical) and evaluate learner performance.
    – Maintain records of attendance, progress, and evaluations.
    

  • Coordination and Administration:
    – Coordinate with faculty, clinicians, and administrative staff to ensure smooth program delivery.
    – Maintain documentation and submit periodic reports on training activities.

  How to apply:

  Please send your detailed CV to [email protected] with email subject as “Application for the post of Nursing Tutor at Pallium India“

  For more information write to: [email protected]

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

• Assistant Director (Medical) – Pallium India, Thiruvananthapuram

  

  Pallium India invites applications to the post of Assistant Director(Medical)

  Purpose : The Assistant Director will support the Director in the effective functioning and strategic growth of the Palliative Care institution. The role includes coordination of clinical services, administrative management, support for education and training initiatives, liaison with internal teams and external partners, and helping ensure the organization remains patient-centered, efficient, and responsive to emerging needs.
  
  Qualification : 
  MD/DNB (Palliative Medicine)
  MD/DNB (Anaesthesiology)
  MD/DNB (General Medicine)
  MD/DNB (Radiation Oncology)
  MD/DNB (Geriatric Medicine)
  

  Experience : 5 years plus

  Base Location : Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

  Languages: Malayalam, English, Hindi

  Compensation: As per industry standards
  

  Job profile

  • Administrative and Strategic Support:
    • Assist the Director in day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
    • Coordinate implementation of institutional goals and initiatives.
    • Draft, review, and follow up on action items, reports, and policies as required by the Director.
    • Represent the Director in internal and external meetings when delegated.
      
  • Coordination: (Non-clinical or Clinical, as applicable)
    • Support the scheduling and functioning of clinical teams across various units.
    • Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
    • Monitor and ensure adherence to clinical protocols and patient-centered practices.
    • Assist in ensuring adequate staffing, resources, and support systems for palliative care delivery.
      
  • Education and Training:
    • Help organize and support teaching programs for doctors, nurses, volunteers, and other healthcare professionals.
    • Assist in developing and maintaining training materials, schedules, and feedback mechanisms.
    • Coordinate CME/CPD programs, workshops, and collaborative learning sessions.
    • Support research and academic activities led by the Director or others.
      
  • Communication and Coordination:
    • Serve as a key point of contact between departments and the Director’s office.
    • Maintain effective communication within teams and with partner organizations.
    • Draft and review communication materials, presentations, reports, and meeting notes.
      
  • Stakeholder Engagement and External Relations:
    • Support the Director in advocacy, fundraising, and stakeholder meetings.
    • Help manage relationships with government bodies, healthcare institutions, academic partners and NGOs.
    • Represent the organization at public events or forums, as delegated.
      
  • Quality Assurance and Monitoring
    • Participate in monitoring and evaluation of service delivery and training outcomes.
    • Support quality improvement initiatives, audits, and documentation processes.
      
  • Any Other Duties
    • Carry out additional responsibilities assigned by the Director to ensure the institution’s mission is upheld.

  How to apply: 

  Send your detailed CV to: [email protected]

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

  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 [email protected] with email subject as “Application for the post of Staff Nurse at Pallium India”

  For more information write to: [email protected]

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

• Palliative Care Physician – Goa

  

  Defeat NCD India Foundation invites applications to the post of Palliative Care Physician at Goa.

  Job Title: Palliative Care Physician

  Location: Goa

  Organization: Defeat NCD India Foundation

  Reports To: Team Lead & in close coordination with GMC Head of Oncology Department

  Contract: One-year consultancy contract, renewable annually based on performance, within the three-year project duration.

  Stakeholders: Multi Disciplinary Team Members in the program, DNCD & GMC (within the organisation) Primary Care Professionals, Hospital Colleagues, CBOs (Outside the organisation)

  Remuneration: Around INR 1 Lakh (To be determined based on experience and qualification
  

  Project Context:
  

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

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

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

  Job Description:

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

  • Help identify patients with palliative care needs address their concerns and ensure continuity of care up to and including end-of-life care and bereavement support through out-patient, in-patient, and home-based care settings.
  • Provide consultation in palliative care, and assess the patients comprehensively – physical, emotional, social and spiritual
  • Provide and execute a clinical care plan for managing the concerns
  • Develop and coordinate individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families and other healthcare providers
  • Provide supportive care to the patient and family 
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives in palliative care services.
  • Maintain adequate documentation of patient data and be able to contribute towards research
  • Facilitate adequate communication with patient and family for empowering autonomy and clarity on goals of care
  • and meet the general healthcare needs of the patient across settings including home-based care
    
    
    >>> Ensure safe and appropriate use of Essential narcotic drugs 
    
    
  • Develop and execute processes to improve access and availability of opioid analgesics for medical use while preventing misuse and diversion
  • Ensure updated knowledge of the medical use of opioids as per the Drug policy of India 
  • Complete the processes and ensure that the institution is an RMI as per the NDPS Act
  • Stock, and dispense Essential narcotic drugs and maintain their records as mandated by the NDPS Act for an RMI
  • Apply specific measures and procedures in the institution to ensure safe use of opioids 
  • Take leadership in training the team members and other professional personnel in the appropriate use of ENDs
  • Use the ENDs to ensure an uninterrupted supply of essential medications and supplies for high-quality care
    
    
    >>> Develop dynamic multi-disciplinary team (MDT) care for the registered patient
    
    
  • Ensuring high-quality patient care by involving competent professionals from other disciplines and incorporating multi-disciplinary care as part of the palliative care services 
  • Working with the MDT, evolve a shared care plan and regularly review the same to ensure quality of life
  • Empower and support MDT members to develop in their respective discipline
    
    >>>Lead the educational activities of the team, the institution, and the community
    
    
  • Provide guidance and training to healthcare professionals internally within the organization and externally about palliative care practices and principles
  • Initiate and maintain relevant awareness and educational activities to integrate care concepts within the culture of the institution and professional community. Participate in advocacy efforts and community empowerment 
  • Organize the psychosocial and supportive programs for the patients and the caregivers
    
    
    >>>Governance and reporting
    
    
  • Identify opportunities for growth of the PC unit and submit proposals accordingly to the governance team
  • Escalate administrative concerns promptly suggesting solutions 
  • Prepare periodic reports on the activities of the PC unit and submit reports as per the template to the governance team
    
    
    >>>Perform other duties as required and assigned by management
    
    
    

  Job Requirements

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

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

  Experience
  Minimum of 5 years of working in the healthcare settings

  Skills/Competencies:

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

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

  How to apply: 

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

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

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