Job Summary:

The Palliative Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and managing palliative care services to ensure holistic, patient-centered care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams, facilitating home care and inpatient services, maintaining patient records, liaating with families, and ensuring smooth implementation of palliative care programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care Coordination

- Coordinate admission, assessment, and follow-up of palliative care patients.

- Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

- Schedule and coordinate home visits, clinic appointments, and inpatient consultations.

- Monitor patient progress and ensure continuity of care.

Family Support

- Educate patients and caregivers regarding disease management and available support services.

- Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and their families.

- Coordinate bereavement support services when required.

Team Coordination

- Coordinate activities of doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists, physiotherapists, volunteers, and other allied healthcare professionals.

- Organize multidisciplinary case discussions and care review meetings.

- Ensure timely communication among all stakeholders.

Program Management





- Maintain patient databases and documentation accurately.

- Prepare monthly activity reports, patient statistics, and service utilization reports.

- Monitor service quality and recommend improvements.

- Ensure compliance with organizational policies and palliative care guidelines.

Community Outreach

- Coordinate community awareness programs on palliative care.

- Build relationships with hospitals, NGOs, community organizations, and referral partners.

- Support volunteer recruitment, orientation, and scheduling.

Administrative Responsibilities

- Maintain patient records while ensuring confidentiality.

- Coordinate procurement and availability of medical supplies and equipment required for patient care.

- Assist in budgeting and resource planning for palliative care activities.

- Ensure proper documentation for government and donor reporting requirements

Requirements

Qualifications

- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work (BSW/MSW), Nursing (B.Sc./GNM), Psychology, Healthcare Administration, or any allied health sciences.

- Certification or training in Palliative Care is preferred.

Experience

- Minimum 0–1years of experience in palliative care, hospice care, community health, or healthcare coordination.

- Experience working with multidisciplinary healthcare teams is preferred

📌 Palliative Coordinator (Kanjirappally)
🏢 Thanal
📍 Kanjirappally