Doctors: Shape Lives with Palliative Care at SNEHA in Mumbai

Are you a compassionate Doctor holding an MBBS, BDS, or BAMS degree, eager to apply your 5+ years of hospital experience to a truly meaningful cause? SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action), a leading Mumbai-based non-profit, invites dedicated professionals to join its vital palliative care initiative. This exceptional opportunity allows you to bring comfort and dignity to individuals battling life-limiting illnesses across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

About SNEHA: Fostering Health and Empowering Communities in Mumbai

SNEHA is a prominent non-profit organization headquartered in Mumbai, steadfastly committed to elevating the health and well-being of women, children, and families within vulnerable communities. With a robust team of over 500 individuals, SNEHA possesses extensive hands-on experience in critical areas such as reducing maternal and neonatal mortality, combating child malnutrition, addressing adolescent anemia, and tackling gender-based violence. Their innovative strategies are designed to cultivate health equity for families and the broader community.

The Palliative Care Initiative: Upholding Dignity and Comfort Until the End

SNEHA's palliative care program is founded on the principle of providing holistic support to all individuals, irrespective of their background. The program's core objective is to alleviate pain and suffering, empowering patients to live with dignity and comfort throughout their final journey. This encompasses not just expert medical intervention but also empathetic counseling and other crucial services aimed at enhancing the quality of life for both patients and their loved ones.

Why Choose SNEHA? A Culture of Support and Growth

At SNEHA, the welfare of their people is paramount. They cultivate an environment that is both supportive and conducive to professional growth, characterized by an open-door policy that champions transparency and robust communication. Employees are actively encouraged to voice their insights, feedback, and concerns, fostering a dynamic culture where innovation and collaborative efforts flourish. If you are driven by excellence and dedicated to nurturing human potential, SNEHA offers a profoundly rewarding career path.

Your Impact as a Palliative Care Doctor at SNEHA

As a Palliative Care Doctor with SNEHA, you will play an indispensable role in assessing patient conditions, effectively managing pain, and ensuring maximum comfort through carefully prescribed medication and expert guidance. A key part of your work will involve alleviating both physical and emotional distress, significantly enhancing the overall quality of life for your patients. Crucially, you will collaborate closely with patients' families, offering support, alleviating their anxieties, and providing vital information about the patient's condition and available treatment pathways.

Core Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough patient examinations and evaluations.

• Attend OPDs at key locations including RPC, Cooper, Sion, and others as program needs dictate.

• Implement effective symptom management strategies for referred patients.

• Perform ward visits in OPD settings and visit community rehabilitation centers.

• Respond to emergency calls and coordinate seamlessly with hospital residents.

• Lead and facilitate trainings for various stakeholders as required.

• Provide constructive feedback to referring doctors.

• Collaborate closely with team members, offering guidance on patient cases.

• Monitor daily data meticulously and scrutinize details of referral cases.

• Conduct patient or caregiver consultations in home and medical environments.

Essential Qualifications & Attributes:

• Educational Background: M.B.B.S / BDS / BAMS

• Professional Experience: A minimum of 5 years of prior experience working within a hospital setting.

• Work Location: MMR (Mumbai Metropolitan Region)

• Key Trait: Demonstrated prior experience in palliative care is highly advantageous.

• Behavioral Competencies: Exceptional patience and empathy, strong personal and interpersonal communication skills, proven team-working abilities, and unwavering sound values and work ethics.

Seize This Opportunity!

If you are a dedicated medical professional seeking to make a profound difference in palliative care, we invite you to join SNEHA's passionate and impactful team.

To apply, please email your application to belinda.menezes@snehamumbai.org. Ensure your email's subject line clearly states: "Doctor".

Application Deadline: 24th July 2025

For comprehensive details about SNEHA and their transformative initiatives, kindly visit their official website: www.snehamumbai.org

Come and be a driving force for innovation and positive change—apply today to help shape a brighter future with us!