Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action
Raising Health for All
Job Title: Palliative Care Doctor
Role: Doctor
Name of Organisation: SNEHA
Essential Qualification: MBBS
Experience Required: 1 to 5 yrs
No. of Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Mumbai
State / Union Territory: Maharashtra
Job Description:
SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action) is a Mumbai-based non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health, nutrition, and safety of women and children living in vulnerable urban informal settlements. Our mission is to empower urban women and children through integrated health and nutrition programs, education, and advocacy. We work through a dual approach—engaging both care seekers and care providers. At the community level, we empower women and families to become agents of change, while simultaneously collaborating with public health and safety systems to drive sustainable improvements in urban health outcomes.
SNEHA’s key programs includes : Maternal and Child Health, Empowerment, Health and Sexuality of Adolescent, Prevention of Violence against Women and Children, Public System Partnership & Palliative Care.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
This project seeks to provide palliative care to all people, irrespective of caste, creed, religion and economic status, to allow them to live their life with minimum pain, with dignity and comfort, to the very end. It seeks to provide prevention of and relief from suffering to patients with life-limiting illness or experiencing intense pain through provision of medical support, counseling and other services.
PROFILE SNAPSHOT
Designation: Doctor
Role: The palliative care doctor will evaluate the case, manage the treatment to alleviate pain, and will attempt to keep the patient as comfortable as possible through medication and advice.
Educational Requirement: MBBS from a recognized institution. Valid registration with the National Medical Commission/State Medical Council. 1 to 3 years of clinical experience in a hospital setting.
Experience: At least 1 to 3 years of prior experience working in a hospital. Palliative Care exposure would be an added advantage
Location: Home visits – Dadar to Mankhurd
Reports to: Program Director
COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
- The palliative care doctor will evaluate the case, manage the treatment to alleviate pain, and will attempt to keep the patient as comfortable as possible through medication and advice.
- Will also provide relief from the associated symptoms and alleviate their patients’ physical and emotional pain to improve their quality of life.
- They also work with their patients’ families to alleviate stress.
- Attending the inpatient palliative care consultation service.
- Devote their time to intensive family meetings.
- Participating in the clinical, educational, and research activities of the organization. Prescribe medication and treatments.
- Improve access to information for patients and families so that they understand the patient’s condition and treatment options.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Examine and evaluate patients
- Attending RPC and any other as per the requirements of the program.
- Symptom management of referred patients.
- OPD ward visits/visiting community rehabilitation centers.
- Managing emergency calls and coordinating with hospital residents.
- Conducting trainings as and when required for different stakeholders.
- Giving feedback to referring doctors.
- Coordinated with the Team members and guide them for the cases.
- Monitor the data daily basis and check referral case details.
- Meet with patients or caregivers in homes and medical settings.
BENEFITS INCLUDE
- Day shift only (no night duties)
- Flexible timings for consultants note not no part-time role available
Meaningful community-based work - Opportunity to gain experience in palliative medicine
- Structured clinical support and multidisciplinary team
- Paid leave, PF, medical insurance (for full-time employees)
- Travel within Dadar–Mankhurd (Depends on team structure)
- Exposure to oncology, geriatrics, neurology, rehabilitation, and home healthcare
TRAITS & COMPETENCIES
- Patience and empathy
- Effective Communication, personal and interpersonal skills
- Team working skills
- Sound values and work ethics
DESIRABLE
- Experience in palliative care, oncology, geriatrics, critical care, or pain management
- Interest in community medicine and end-of-life care
- Ability to work independently in patients’ homes
Additional Information: NA
Where & How to send application: To apply please share your CV on belinda.menezes@snehamumbai.