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
One Billion Lives Foundation (OBLF) is a well-recognised Non-Governmental Organisation working amongst marginalised communities and urban poor in Karnataka state. Our Geriatric and Palliative Care program serves rural and peri-urban communities in Bangalore city and surrounding areas. We are in the process of setting up an inpatient Palliative Care department at Sir C.V.Raman Memorial Hospital (CVRGH) under an MoU with DoHFW, GoK. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Lead Nurse for the Palliative Care Dept at CVRGH. You will also play a pivotal role in providing high-quality care to patients with complex palliative care needs, in the surrounding community. Responsibilities Clinical Management 1. Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient nursing care to patients attending the Palliative Care Dept at CVRGH. 2. Conduct home visits for patients with complex palliative care needs, assessing their environment and providing tailored care interventions. 3. Evaluate patient progress and assist in delivery of telemedicine services, ensuring the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date patient records. Administrative Duties 1. Facilitate adequate provisioning of essential drugs and consumables by monitoring stocks and making projections for future needs. 2. Ensure safekeeping of drugs including narcotics, consumables, instruments and other property of OBLF at the secondary unit. 3. Participate in staff education and training programs to enhance palliative care knowledge and skills. 4. Facilitate continuous Quality Improvement by ensuring appropriate data collection and entry into state NCD portal. 5. Day-to-day oversight of nursing staff and support services, including housekeeping and waste management etc. Community Engagement 1. Support outreach activities in the community to help identify and serve patients with Palliative Care needs. 2. Create relationships with elected representatives, public officials, and other stakeholders to create awareness and generate support for PC. 3. Drive partnerships with small nursing homes, primary health centres, destitute homes etc to strengthen community-based GPC. Collaboration with the Public Health System This job involves working closely with the public health system without being directly integrated to it. The nurse should demonstrate resourcefulness and adaptability in overcoming bureaucratic challenges, and fostering a culture of collaboration and teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes within the constraints of the public health system. Through all this, the nurse is expected to uphold ethical and professional standards and advocate for the needs of palliative care patients within and outside the healthcare system. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month Benefits: Health insurance Schedule: Day shift Supplemental Pay: Yearly bonus Work Location: In person Expected Start Date: 16/06/2025
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 Application Question(s): Experience in Geriatrics / Palliative Care / Rehabilitation / Family Medicine Language: Kannada (Preferred) License/Certification: Registration with Karnataka State Medical Commission (Required) Work Location: In person Expected Start Date: 01/07/2025
One Billion Lives Foundation (OBLF) is a well-recognised Non-Governmental Organisation working amongst marginalised communities and urban poor in Karnataka state. Our Geriatric and Palliative Care program serves rural and peri-urban communities in Bangalore city and surrounding areas. We are in the process of setting up an inpatient Palliative Care department at Sir C.V.Raman Memorial Hospital (CVRGH) under an MoU with DoHFW, GoK. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced nurses for the Palliative Care Dept at CVRGH. You will also play a pivotal role in providing high-quality care to patients with complex palliative care needs, in the surrounding community. Responsibilities Clinical Management 1. Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient nursing care to patients attending the Palliative Care Dept at CVRGH. 2. Conduct home visits for patients with complex palliative care needs, assessing their environment and providing tailored care interventions. 3. Evaluate patient progress and assist in delivery of telemedicine services, ensuring the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date patient records. 4. Support outreach activities in the community to help identify and serve patients with Palliative Care needs. 5. Accurate maintenance of medical records and support multi-disciplinary team function under the nursing lead Collaboration with the Public Health System This job involves working closely with the public health system without being directly integrated to it. The nurse should demonstrate resourcefulness and adaptability in overcoming bureaucratic challenges, and fostering a culture of collaboration and teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes within the constraints of the public health system. Through all this, the nurse is expected to uphold ethical and professional standards and advocate for the needs of palliative care patients within and outside the healthcare system. Experience and Qualification: The candidate should have GNM or BSc with at least 2-3 years experience in a clinical setting. They are fluent in Kannada, living in central Bangalore and available to join immediately or at most within one month. They should ideally also have prior experience in palliative care or related fields, including home visits. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹42,000.00 per month Benefits: Health insurance Schedule: Day shift Supplemental Pay: Yearly bonus Language: Kannada (Required) License/Certification: registration in state of Karnataka (Required) Work Location: In person Expected Start Date: 16/06/2025
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 Application Question(s): Experience in Geriatrics / Palliative Care / Rehabilitation / Family Medicine Language: Kannada (Preferred) License/Certification: Registration with Karnataka State Medical Commission (Required) Work Location: In person Expected Start Date: 01/07/2025
One Billion Lives Foundation (OBLF) is a well-recognised Non-Governmental Organisation working amongst marginalised communities and urban poor in Karnataka state. Our Geriatric and Palliative Care program serves rural and peri-urban communities in Bangalore city and surrounding areas. We are in the process of setting up an inpatient Palliative Care department at Sir C.V.Raman Memorial Hospital (CVRGH) under an MoU with DoHFW, GoK. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced nurses for the Palliative Care Dept at CVRGH. You will also play a pivotal role in providing high-quality care to patients with complex palliative care needs, in the surrounding community. Responsibilities Clinical Management 1. Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient nursing care to patients attending the Palliative Care Dept at CVRGH. 2. Conduct home visits for patients with complex palliative care needs, assessing their environment and providing tailored care interventions. 3. Evaluate patient progress and assist in delivery of telemedicine services, ensuring the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date patient records. 4. Support outreach activities in the community to help identify and serve patients with Palliative Care needs. 5. Accurate maintenance of medical records and support multi-disciplinary team function under the nursing lead Collaboration with the Public Health System This job involves working closely with the public health system without being directly integrated to it. The nurse should demonstrate resourcefulness and adaptability in overcoming bureaucratic challenges, and fostering a culture of collaboration and teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes within the constraints of the public health system. Through all this, the nurse is expected to uphold ethical and professional standards and advocate for the needs of palliative care patients within and outside the healthcare system. Experience and Qualification: The candidate should have GNM or BSc with at least 2-3 years experience in a clinical setting. They are fluent in Kannada, living in central Bangalore and available to join immediately or at most within one month. They should ideally also have prior experience in palliative care or related fields, including home visits. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹42,000.00 per month Benefits: Health insurance Schedule: Day shift Supplemental Pay: Yearly bonus Language: Kannada (Required) License/Certification: registration in state of Karnataka (Required) Work Location: In person Expected Start Date: 16/06/2025