Palliative Care Physician – BKPCC | Bhubaneswar

Job Title: Palliative Care Physician
Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Organization: Bangalore Hospice Trust – Bagchi Karunashraya Palliative Care Centre (BKPCC)
Reports To: Associate Consultant, Director, Clinical Services
Job Type: Full-time
Stakeholders: Multidisciplinary Team Members at BKPCC
Remuneration: To be determined based on experience and qualifications
Benefits: Furnished accommodation provided

About the Organisation:
Bangalore Hospice Trust Is a pioneering not-for-profit organisation offering free, high-quality palliative care to terminally ill cancer patients in Bangalore since 1999. Known for its holistic, compassionate approach, Karunashraya blends clinical expertise with emotional and spiritual support for patients and their families. The organisation also trains healthcare professionals in palliative care and engages in community sensitisation.

In collaboration with the Odisha Government and Mr. Subroto Bagchi & Mrs. Susmita Bagchi, BHT established the Bagchi Karunashraya Palliative Care Centre (BKPCC) in Bhubaneswar — the first of its kind in eastern India — extending its mission of dignity in care to a broader population.

Job Description:
We are looking for a Palliative Care Physician for our 110-bed inpatient hospice unit across six wards at Bagchi Karunashraya Palliative Care Centre (BKPCC) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The centre serves patients in advanced stages of cancer, offering free, high-quality care in a purpose-built facility.

You will also play a key role in advancing palliative care services in eastern India, with a focus on reaching underserved and marginalised communities across Odisha and neighbouring regions.

Required Qualifications:

Essentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine (MBBS) from a recognised institution and registered with a State Medical Council.
• Postgraduate training or fellowship in Palliative Medicine is preferred.
• Relevant experience in palliative care.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in Odia, Hindi and Bengali will be an added advantage.
• Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and manage clinical operations.
  Desirable:
• MD/DNB in Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or Anaesthesia.
• Exposure to capacity building, community outreach, or training programs in palliative care will be an added advantage.
  Responsibilities as a Team Member:
  Clinical Management:
• Deliver comprehensive palliative care services to patients with advanced-stage cancer in an inpatient hospice setting.
• Provide regular rounds, symptom management, and end-of-life care with compassion and clinical excellence.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team—including nurses, counsellors, and physiotherapists—to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Support families and caregivers through counselling and decision-making in complex care situations.
• Facilitate case reviews, family meetings, and team discussions to ensure continuity and quality of care.
  Administrative Duties:
• Be part of day-to-day clinical operations at the 110-bed BKPCC hospice facility.
• Ensure accurate medical documentation and adherence to clinical protocols and standards.
• Take part in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and periodic reviews of care outcomes.
• Support training sessions and skill-building programs for clinical and support staff.
• Work closely with the management team on staffing, scheduling, and facility improvements.
  Community Engagement and Capacity Building as a Team Member:
• Engage with local NGOs, healthcare providers, and civil society to raise awareness about palliative care.
• Support training and sensitisation programs for government healthcare workers and community health volunteers.
• Advocate for early referral and access to palliative care across the state healthcare network.
  Miscellaneous:
• Stay abreast of emerging practices and developments in palliative and hospice care through continuous learning and professional development.
• Uphold the highest standards of ethical, compassionate, and patient-centered care in all clinical and interpersonal interactions.
• Undertake any additional responsibilities assigned by the Medical Director, Director Clinical Services, Associate Consultant or Management Team to support BKPCC’s mission and objectives in providing holistic care.