Job Description

Clinical Management:

???Deliver comprehensive clinical Palliative Care services including both inpatient and outpatient care. ???Conduct home visits for patients with complex needs, ensuring personalised care and symptom management. ???Develop tailored care plans for frail elderly, in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team. ???Coordinate with allied healthcare professionals to optimise symptom control and enhance patients' quality of life. ???Facilitate multidisciplinary meetings to review patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Administrative Duties:

???Manage daily operations of the GPC unit, in coordination with program manager. ???Ensure accurate medical records and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance. ???Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care delivery and outcomes. ???Collaborate with hospital administration to address logistical issues and improve service efficiency. ???Participate in performance evaluations and provide feedback to staff members.
Collaboration with Urban Local Bodies

???Engage with Gram Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies to advocate for GPC strengthening in the community. ???Participate and provide leadership to community outreach programs to raise awareness about GPC and its benefits. ???Maintain cordial relationships with elected members and officials to help implement GPC in their respective areas. ???Represent OBLF in general and GPC in particular in interdisciplinary committees and community forums. ???Collaborate with local organisations to secure resources for vulnerable patient populations.
Collaboration with the Public Health System:

???Maintain excellent working relationships with employees and leadership of the public health system. ???Collaborate with local health authorities to identify opportunities for GPC expansion. ???Provide training to medical officers, CHO, PHCOs and other healthcare providers for GPC. ???Contribute to policy discussions aimed at improving end-of-life care and access to palliative services. ???Participate in research projects to generate evidence supporting the effectiveness of palliative care interventions.
Miscellaneous:

??Stay updated on advancements in palliative care through continuing education and professional development activities. ???Adhere to ethical standards and principles of patient-centred care in all interactions. ???Perform any additional duties assigned by the supervising authority to support the GPC program's goals and objectives.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?75,000.00 - ?150,000.00 per month

License/Certification:

Registration with Karnataka State Medical Commission (Preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 01/07/2025