Job Opportunities

  • Medical Director- Palliative Care Centre at Tumkur, Karnataka

    Job Title: Medical Director – Palliative Care Centre
    Location: Tumkur, Karnataka
    Reporting to: Board of Directors, Ajit Isaac Foundation

    Job Summary:

    We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Doctor who will also serve as the Medical Director to lead the operations and clinical services at a newly developed Palliative Care Centre in Tumkur, Karnataka. This role is pivotal in ensuring the provision of high-quality palliative care services, overseeing a 75-bed facility and leading a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients and their families.

    Key Responsibilities:

    1. Clinical Leadership and Patient Care
      • Provide expert clinical care in palliative medicine, including pain management and symptom relief, ensuring adherence to best practices in palliative care.
      • Undertake relevant medical interventions needed for optimum pain management as per patient diagnosis
      • Lead and oversee a team of healthcare professionals, ensuring that care is delivered with compassion, dignity, and professionalism.
    2. Operational Leadership
      • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the 75-bed facility, ensuring optimal functioning of all departments, including patient care, administrative, and support services.
      • Advice on the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and implement operational policies, and guidelines to maintain the highest standards of care and safety.
      • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, healthcare standards, and ethical practices.
    3. Strategic Planning and Development
      • Lead strategic planning for the centre’s growth, including help in outreach within the medical fraternity, financial oversight, budget planning, and resource allocation.
      • Drive initiatives for community engagement and awareness programs to promote palliative care within Tumkur and surrounding areas.
      • Collaborate with stakeholders and partners, including government bodies, healthcare organizations, universities, and local communities, to enhance palliative care services.
    4. Team Management and Training
      • Recruit, train, and manage a skilled and compassionate team of healthcare providers and support staff.
      • Organize and conduct training sessions, workshops, and continuous learning opportunities to enhance the skills of the team in palliative care.
      • Foster a culture of teamwork, empathy, and dedication to patient-centric care.
      • Manage collaborations with relevant technical partners for the centre
    5. Quality and Performance Improvement
      • Develop and monitor quality assurance metrics to assess and improve patient care outcomes.
      • Implement feedback mechanisms to address patient and family needs, ensuring their voices are central to service improvement.
      • Lead initiatives for process improvement, leveraging data and analytics to drive efficiencies and enhance patient satisfaction.

    Qualifications and Skills:

    • Educational Requirements: MD with a specialization in Palliative Medicine. Additional certifications or degrees in palliative care are highly desirable.
    • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in palliative care, with demonstrated expertise in pain management and anaesthesia administration.
    • Language Skills: Fluency in Kannada is mandatory to ensure effective communication with patients and families.
    • Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and managerial skills with experience overseeing clinical and operational teams in a healthcare setting.
    • Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, empathy, and the ability to connect with patients, families, and staff.
    • Analytical and Decision-Making Skills: Strong analytical skills and the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

    Additional Requirements:

    • Demonstrated commitment to the values and principles of palliative care.
    • Experience in leading or setting up a healthcare facility, ideally in a rural or semi-urban setting, will be advantageous.

    Benefits:

    • Competitive salary and benefits package.
    • Opportunity to lead and develop a marquee palliative care facility in Karnataka 
    • Supportive work environment dedicated to professional and personal growth.

    To Apply: Please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your experience in palliative care and why you are suited for this leadership role to [email protected] 

  • 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 [email protected], 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: [email protected]

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

Internship Opportunities

“I want to make a difference.”

For many young people, especially those who may be considering a career in the healthcare professions, that sentiment probably has a familiar ring to it.
Internships often can provide vital first-hand experience and insights that will help students decide upon their fields of study as well as their career path. For college students studying in fields such as medicine, medical social work, nursing, psychology, public health or any other field, an internship with Pallium India could provide you an eye-opening experience. To apply for an internship with us, please send in your resume to [email protected] with the subject as “Application for Internship”.