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Palliative Care Physician – Goa | Defeat NCD India Foundation
Pallium India —Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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- Bachelor's degree
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Palliative Care Physician – Goa | Defeat NCD India Foundation
Pallium India —Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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Palliative Care Physician – Goa | Defeat NCD India Foundation

Pallium India -
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

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Job details

Qualifications

Medicine
MBBS
Bachelor's degree
Diploma
Care plans

Full job description

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

Position Title

Palliative Care Physician

Work Location

Goa

Total Positions

Reporting Manager

Team Lead and 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

Renumeration (CTC basis)

Around INR 1 lakh (will be determined based on qualifications and experience)

Stakeholders

Relationship (within the organization)

Multi-disciplinary team members in the program (DNCD and GMC)

Relationship (Outside Organization)

Primary Care professionals Hospital colleagues, Community-based organizations

Brief 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

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: 15th 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

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