Paediatric Palliative Care Physician at IGICH, Karnataka

Indian Association of Palliative Care; Karnataka; Sur place; INR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health is seeking a Paediatric Palliative Care physician to join the clinical team. The role focuses on expert medical care for children with life-limiting conditions across in-patient, OPD and home-care settings.

The candidate should have advanced training in pediatric palliative medicine and relevant clinical experience, with Kannada fluency and a commitment to family-centered care throughout the illness trajectory.

Qualifications

• MD/DNB Palliative Medicine OR MD/DNB Pediatrics, Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Community Medicine (with training/experience in Palliative Medicine).
• Fellowship or certification in Palliative Medicine (e.g., FIPM, FIPP, or equivalent training).
• Clinical experience in pediatric palliative care, pediatric oncology, PICU/NICU, or community-based care.
• Fluency in Kannada.
• Experience in medical education, clinical research, or program development.

Responsabilités

• The Physician will provide expert medical care to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions across in-patient, OPD, and home-care settings.
• Lead complex symptom management and prognostic communication for families.
• Support dignified, family-centered care throughout the illness trajectory, including at end of life.

Connaissances

Pediatric palliative care experience

Kannada language proficiency

Medical education / research exposure

Formation

MD/DNB Palliative Medicine OR MD/DNB Pediatrics, Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Community Medicine (with training/experience in Palliative Medicine)

Fellowship or certification in Palliative Medicine (FIPM, FIPP)

Description du poste

Job Title: Paediatric Palliative Care physician

Role: Doctor

Name of Organisation: Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health

Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of post-qualification clinical experience, preferably in pediatrics, critical care, oncology, or palliative care.

No. of Vacancy: 1

Job Description:The Physician will serve as a key member of the clinical team within the interdisciplinary paediatric palliative care team, providing expert medical care to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions across in-patient, OPD, and home-care settings. The role demands advanced clinical competence in pediatric palliative medicine, the ability to lead complex symptom management, strong skills in prognosticcommunication, and a deep commitment to dignified, family-centred care throughout the illness trajectory — including at end of life.

• MD/DNB Palliative Medicine OR MD/DNB Pediatrics, Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Community Medicine (with training/experience in Palliative Medicine).
• Fellowship or certification in Palliative Medicine (e.g., FIPM, FIPP, or equivalent recognized training).
• Clinical experience in pediatric palliative care, pediatric oncology, PICU/NICU, or community-based care.
• Fluency in Kannada.
• Experience in medical education, clinical research, or program development.