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Assistant Director - Pallium India, Thiruvananthapuram - Pallium India | Pallium India Published on: June 5, 2025 Purpose : The Assistant Director will support the Director in the effective functioning and strategic growth of the Palliative Care institution. The role includes coordination of clinical services, administrative management, support for education and training initiatives, liaison with internal teams and external partners, and helping ensure the organization remains patient-centered, efficient, and responsive to emerging needs. Qualification : MD/DNB in Anaesthesia Job profile Administrative and Strategic Support : Assist the Director in day-to-day operations and long-term planning. Coordinate implementation of institutional goals and initiatives. Draft, review, and follow up on action items, reports, and policies as required by the Director. Represent the Director in internal and external meetings when delegated. Coordination: (Non-clinical or Clinical, as applicable) Support the scheduling and functioning of clinical teams across various units. Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care. Monitor and ensure adherence to clinical protocols and patient-centered practices. Assist in ensuring adequate staffing, resources, and support systems for palliative care delivery. Education and Training : Help organize and support teaching programs for doctors, nurses, volunteers, and other healthcare professionals. Assist in developing and maintaining training materials, schedules, and feedback mechanisms. Coordinate CME/CPD programs, workshops, and collaborative learning sessions. Support research and academic activities led by the Director or others. Communication and Coordination : Serve as a key point of contact between departments and the Director s office. Maintain effective communication within teams and with partner organizations. Draft and review communication materials, presentations, reports, and meeting notes. Stakeholder Engagement and External Relations : Support the Director in advocacy, fundraising, and stakeholder meetings. Help manage relationships with government bodies, healthcare institutions, academic partners and NGOs. Represent the organization at public events or forums, as delegated. Quality Assurance and Monitoring Participate in monitoring and evaluation of service delivery and training outcomes. Support quality improvement initiatives, audits, and documentation processes. Any Other Duties Carry out additional responsibilities assigned by the Director to ensure the institution s mission is upheld.
