Job Opportunities

• 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“

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• 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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• Staff Nurse at Pallium India, Bengaluru

  

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

  Job Title: Staff Nurse

  Place of Job: Bengaluru, Karnataka

  Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing / GNM

  Experience: 0-3 years

  Desired Skills

  • Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
  • Strong communication and counselling skills for interacting with patients and families.
  • Ability to assess symptoms and provide holistic palliative nursing care.
  • Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

  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.
  • Participate first and organize academic sessions and training programs for skill development.
  • Undertake and guide research and projects in the field of Palliative care.

  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 Nurse – Palcare, Mumbai

  

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

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

  Reporting To: Team Doctor and Leadership Group

  Location / Place of Job : Mumbai Metropoiltan Region

  Languages: Marathi, English, Hindi

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

  Personal characteristics:

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

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

  How to apply: 

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

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

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

• Doctor – Palliative Care | Hyderabad

  Palliative Care Doctor Required for Home Care Project – Hyderabad Location

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

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

  For details Contact :

   +91 78939 66203  

  [email protected]

  Apply as soon as possible.

  
  

• Medical Director – Nemmadi Mission | Karnataka

  Job Title: Medical Director

  Nemmadi Mission:

  

  To lead and oversee the medical operations of a fully charitable, 55-bed hospice center in Nelmangala, Bangalore, ensuring the highest standards of compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care for individuals with terminal illnesses. The Medical Director will foster a culture of excellence, ethics, and empathy among the medical team, ensuring dignified care for all.

  Key Outcomes:
  The Medical Director will be responsible for achieving the following goals:

  1. Excellence in Patient Care: Ensure that 100% of patients receive dignified, high-quality, evidence-
     based hospice and palliative care.
     
  2. Clinical Leadership: Establish best practices in symptom management, pain relief, and holistic
     patient care, while overseeing a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, and caregivers.
     
  3. Medical Team Development: Recruit, train, and mentor a skilled, empathetic, and mission-driven
     medical team, fostering high morale and retention.
     
  4. Regulatory Compliance & Standards: Maintain 100% compliance with Indian healthcare
     regulations and ethical guidelines governing charitable hospice care.
     
  5. Community Engagement & Advocacy: Strengthen partnerships with government agencies,
     healthcare organizations, and donors to expand free hospice care access for underserved
     populations.
     
  6. Sustainability & Growth: Collaborate with leadership to design strategies for service expansion,
     secure funding, and maximize impact while ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

  Core Competencies (Who is the right fit?):
  The ideal Medical Director for Nemmadi should possess the following:
  
  1.Medical Expertise: Board-certified physician, preferably, with specialization in palliative care,
  oncology, internal medicine, or geriatrics. Should ideally have led/managed a team providing
  palliative care to patients with serious disease in either a non-profit or a commercial setting and have
  about 10 years experience.
  
  2.Empathy & Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with
  patients, families, and staff.
  
  3.Commitment to Service: Deep passion for mission-driven charitable healthcare, with a strong
  understanding of India’s hospice landscape.
  
  4.Problem-Solving Abilities: Ability to navigate medical and operational challenges, ensuring
  optimal patient care.
  
  5.Leadership & Mentorship: Ability to inspire, lead, and empower medical teams in a resource-
  limited setting.
  
  6.Strategic Vision: Desire to develop and execute a long-term healthcare strategy to enhance impact
  and sustainability.
  
  Cultural Fit:
  This role is ideal for a compassionate and driven medical professional who thrives in a mission-first
  environment, is eager to advocate for vulnerable communities, and seeks to build a lasting healthcare
  legacy in Bangalore. The candidate will have to adapt to Nemmadi’s growing/emerging needs.

  Remuneration:
  Will be commensurate with experience and time commitment.
  
  How to Apply?:
  Interested applicants can send their CVs to: [email protected] /  [email protected]
  
  For details, please reach out to: Navaneetha Rao, ScD, +1 319-883-2925

  
  
  

  
  
  

• 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.

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