Geriatrician

Geriatrician – Consultant Physician (Elder Health)

Location: Patna, Bihar

Type: Part-Time/Consultant

Organization: Center for Caregiver Training & Development (CCTD), the not-for-profit arm of Life Circle Health Services Pvt. Ltd.

Project: Anandam – Integrated Day Care Centre for Seniors

In partnership with: Department of Health, Government of Bihar

About the Anandam Project

Anandam is a first-of-its-kind Day Care Center in Bihar, designed to offer non-residential, center-based eldercare for seniors with chronic conditions, while simultaneously reducing the burden on family caregivers. The centre will be located in Patna and will provide structured day care services focused on health, rehabilitation, and emotional well-being.

The initiative aims to fill a critical gap in Bihar’s healthcare ecosystem by offering daily medical supervision, rehabilitation, dementia support, and palliative care—services that are otherwise only accessible in hospitals or institutional settings. By enabling seniors to “live fully and age gracefully,” Anandam seeks to delay or avoid unnecessary hospitalisation and institutionalisation, allowing elders to remain within their communities.

The project is being implemented by the Center for Caregiver Training & Development (CCTD), the not-for-profit arm of Life Circle Health Services Pvt. Ltd., in partnership with the Department of Health, Government of Bihar. In addition to providing eldercare, Anandam also plays a vital role in supporting informal family caregivers—especially women—by offering structured daytime respite and professional back-up care.

About the Role

The Geriatrician will provide clinical leadership to the care team at the Anandam Centre. You will oversee medical assessments, review chronic disease management, guide palliative protocols, and lead case reviews for complex patients. Your role is vital in ensuring evidence-based, compassionate care for seniors with multiple health conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular medical consultations for day care clients.
• Supervise care plans for chronic illnesses, polypharmacy, dementia, and frailty.
• Guide nursing and rehab teams on clinical decisions and referrals.
• Provide counselling to families on prognosis and care planning.
• Participate in triaging emergency cases and liaison with hospitals.
• Contribute to capacity-building of care staff through training and mentorship.

Required Qualifications

• MBBS with MD in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine; specialization or certification in Geriatrics preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience, including elder-focused care or palliative settings.

Preferred Attributes

• Thoughtful, empathetic communicator with a holistic view of elder wellbeing.
• Comfortable working in team-based and community health models.
• Willingness to work part-time or as a consultant on scheduled visits.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Leave encashment
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 10/07/2025