Project Manager Palliative Care

Position:
Project Manager – Palliative Care

Programme: Community-Based Palliative and Supportive Care for Elderly
Reporting to: Mission Head – Health / Deputy Director- Mission Health

HelpAge
India is a secular, not-for-profit organisation in India, registered under the
Societies’ Registration Act of 1860. Set up in 1978, the organisation works
for ‘the cause and care of disadvantaged older persons to improve their
quality of life’. It runs healthcare, agecare, livelihood, disaster
response and awareness initiatives throughout the country & advocates
strongly for the elder cause. It became the first and only Indian organization
to be honoured with the ‘UN Population Award 2020’ for its exemplary work in
the field of ageing and population issues, and earlier in 2014, has been the
recipient of ‘Vayoshreshtha Samman’ by Government of India, as an
institution working for senior citizens. We have been awarded highest CRISIL VO
1A grading for excellence in operations and high credibility. We have been
recognized as a Great Place to Work.   

Role Purpose

To lead, manage,
and ensure effective implementation of the Community-Based Palliative Care
Project by overseeing program operations, partnerships, team performance, and
quality service delivery, ensuring improved access to palliative care for
elderly patients with life-limiting illnesses.

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme
Management & Implementation

• Lead overall planning, execution,
  and monitoring of the palliative care project.
  
• Ensure timely rollout of services
  including home-based care, patient identification, and referrals.
  
• Develop micro-plans for geographic
  coverage, outreach, and service delivery.
  
• Ensure adherence to project
  timelines, deliverables, and donor requirements.
  

2. Team
Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise and guide the
  multidisciplinary team including Medical Officer, Nurse, Physiotherapist,
  and Community Coordinator.
  
• Conduct regular team meetings,
  case reviews, and performance assessments.
  
• Support capacity building and
  training of project staff and volunteers.
  

3. Clinical
& Service Quality Oversight

• Ensure quality standards in
  palliative care delivery in line with established protocols.
  
• Facilitate coordination between
  clinical and community teams for integrated care.
  
• Monitor patient care plans,
  referrals, and follow-up mechanisms.
  

4. Monitoring,
Reporting & Documentation

• Ensure accurate data collection,
  MIS management, and documentation.
  
• Review monthly reports, patient
  data, and program progress.
  
• Prepare donor reports,
  presentations, and review documents.
  

5. Financial
& Administrative Oversight

• Monitor project budgets,
  expenditures, and resource utilisation.
  
• Ensure compliance with
  organisational policies and donor guidelines.
  
• Support procurement and logistics
  for project operations.
  

6. Advocacy
& Program Development

• Support advocacy efforts for
  integration of palliative care into public health systems.
  
• Identify opportunities for program
  expansion and scale-up.
  
• Contribute to proposal development
  and strategic planning.
  

Requirements

Qualifications
& Experience

• Master’s degree in Public Health /
  Hospital Administration / Social Work / Healthcare Management or related
  field
  
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in public health or healthcare program management
  
• Experience in palliative care, oncology,
  geriatric care, or community health programs preferred
  
• Experience working with government
  health systems and NGOs
  

Skills &
Competencies

• Strong leadership and team
  management skills
  
• Excellent program planning and
  execution ability
  
• Good understanding of
  community-based healthcare delivery
  
• Strong stakeholder management and
  networking skills
  
• Data-driven decision-making and
  reporting skills
  
• Compassionate and patient-centred
  approach
  
• Ability to work in field-based,
  dynamic environments
  

Disclaimer:
The Job Description above is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties,
and responsibilities associated with the position.

HelpAge India is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
considers applicants for all positions without prejudice to caste, religion or
belief, sex, gender identity, disability or any other characteristics protected
by applicable laws.

HelpAge India is committed to creating a
dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and
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Interested candidates may apply within 15 days of
this advertisement, with a cover /motivation letter, and CV at  [email protected]; along with details of last salary drawn, expected
salary, and three professional referees. 

Due to the urgency of the position, interviews may
be scheduled even before the closure of the advertisement.  Hence, interested candidates are encouraged
to apply at the earliest. Please note that we will not be able to notify all
applicants.  Only shortlisted candidates
will be notified about the interview date.