Help Shape the Future of School Health in Your City!

Location: Chennai, Pune, Gorakhpur, Satara
Experience: 3–5 years in counselling, community outreach, or school-based interventions.
Compensation: Competitive

YRGCARE

Started in 1993, YRGCARE is a non-governmental organization dedicated to improving health and changing lives across India. We focus on providing high-quality healthcare and research, especially for infectious diseases like HIV and TB. Our mission is to treat every person with dignity while building stronger, healthier communities through partnership and trust.

Role

The Study Counsellor acts as a bridge between the project and the community. The purpose of this role is to lead school and village-level engagement by educating students and parents, obtaining consent for health programs, and providing emotional and informational support for TB screening and follow-up.

Responsibilities

Organize and lead awareness sessions for students, parents, and teachers regarding TB and health projects.
Manage the informed consent process by explaining study details clearly to families and guardians.
Coordinate school visits and community meetings alongside the District Coordinator.
Provide supportive pre-screening and post-referral counselling to address fears or misconceptions.
Collaborate with local health workers (ASHAs/ANMs) and school staff to ensure smooth program delivery.
Conduct home visits when necessary to follow up on missed appointments or screening outcomes.
Maintain precise records of all counselling sessions and community interactions.
Prepare regular reports and success stories to document the impact of the field work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Public Health, or a related field.
3–5 years of relevant experience in counselling or community-based health programs.
Previous experience working with children, adolescents, or school health initiatives is highly preferred.
Strong communication skills in Hindi and English (spoken and written); knowledge of local dialects is a plus.
Proficiency in basic computer usage for data recording and reporting.
High level of empathy, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to simplify complex medical information.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a field-based environment.
Willingness to travel daily to various schools and communities within the assigned district.