Palliative Care Physician

_**Position Title**_

**PALLIATIVE CARE PHYSICIAN**
- **Reporting to**_

**CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER (CMO)**

**Function**

**MEDICAL (PALLIATIVE CARE)**
- **Location**_

**GANGA PREM HOSPICE, RAIWALA**(RISHIKESH)

**ABOUT GANGA PREM HOSPICE & CRITICALITY OF THIS POSITION**

Ganga Prem Hospice is a spiritually orientated, non-profit hospice for terminally ill cancer patients. For over 15 years, the organisation has provided world class palliative care through medical, spiritual, emotional, social, and financial care for individuals suffering from end-stage cancer, and their families.

Ganga Prem Hospice (GPH India) puts its patients above everything else, and provides support in ways that go beyond the scope of formal palliative care. Care, compassion, commitment, and clarity in communication are our core values, and the senior management and the staff function with the same spirit. Our services include in-patient care, home care service, outpatient camps and consultations, bereavement support, and continuous medical and professional education.

**JOB PURPOSE**

Provide the highest quality of compassionate palliative care to patients, offering sensitive support to their families. Assist the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in all medical activities of Ganga Prem Hospice, both on
- and off-campus, as required. Ensure best-in-class service delivery to patients and caregivers, functioning as a highly adept medical officer with an organized, detail-oriented, and solution-driven approach.

**EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS**
- MBBS degree from a recognised institution
- MD/DNB in Palliative Medicine or Anaesthesiology/Internal Medicine is desirable but not mandatory
- Additional certification or fellowship in Palliative Care/Hospice Medicine is highly preferred

**EXPERIENCE (YEARS AND NATURE)**
- Minimum of 2 years to a maximum of 8 years of clinical experience in live hospital and/or hospice settings
- Registered with the relevant medical council
- Strong knowledge of clinical procedures and patient care
- Experience preferredin palliative care, oncology, pain management, or hospice settings, _but not mandatory_

**SALARY RANGE**

**INR 50,000-80,000 per month** (all-inclusive, gross)
- [commensurate with years of experience]_

**ROLE REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS**
- **Passion for palliative and hospice care, holistic patient well-being, and healthcare administration**:

- **Strong knowledge** of pain management, symptom control, and end-of-life care principles in palliative and hospice settings
- **Excellent communication and interpersonal skills**, demonstrating a compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
- **Ability to handle emotionally challenging situations** with sensitivity, professionalism, and emotional resilience
- **Commitment to patient-centred, team-oriented care**, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
- **Strong situational awareness and sensitivity**, especially in culturally diverse palliative care settings
- **Ability to work both independently and collaboratively**, fostering a positive team environment within and across departments
- **Willingness to travel** for home care visits and participate in community outreach programs
- **Mental, emotional, and physical resilience** to work in demanding hospice care environments

**KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**_**(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO)**_

**Clinical Palliative Care**:

- Provide **comprehensive medical care** to terminally ill cancer patients in **in-patient, home care, and outpatient**settings
- Assess and manage **pain and distressing symptoms**, ensuring optimal **comfort and quality of life** for patients
- Develop and implement **individualized care plans**, in collaboration with an **interdisciplinary team** of nurses, social workers, and counsellors
- Conduct **regular medical rounds** in the in-patient facility and home care visits to provide continued **medical oversight and support**:

- Provide **emergency and crisis intervention** for hospice patients when required
- Offer **guidance and emotional support** to patients and families on **disease progression, symptom management, and end-of-life care planning**

**Home Care & Community Outreach**:

- Conduct **regular home visits** for patients who prefer receiving care in **familiar surroundings**, ensuring continuity of care
- Train and mentor **caregivers and family members** in **symptom management, psychosocial support, and basic palliative care techniques**:

- Collaborate with **community health workers, NGOs, and local healthcare providers** to enhance access to palliative care in underserved areas
- Actively participate in **free palliative care camps**, offering medical support to marginalised populations with limited access to healthcare
- Advocate for **home-based palliative care as an integral part of healthcare services**, ensuring patient dignity and comfort in their final stages

**Medical Administration & Education**:

- Maintain **ac