Position\n Title<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/p><\/td> | Study Counsellor<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>Location<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/p><\/td> | Chennai, Pune, Gorakhpur, Satara<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>Organisation<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/p><\/td> | <\/span><\/span>YRGCARE<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>Experience\n Required<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/p><\/td> | <\/span><\/span>3\u20135 years<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>Compensation<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/p><\/td> | Remuneration will reflect the\n candidate\u2019s experience and skills, subject to the approved budget<\/span><\/span>
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<\/span><\/p>About YRGCARE<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/p>Established\nin 1993, YRGCARE is a pioneering non\-governmental organisation in India,\ncommitted to transforming lives through integrated healthcare, inclusive\npartnerships, and forward\-looking research. Grounded in the values of integrity\nand sustainability, we address both immediate and evolving societal challenges empowering\ncommunities to attain equitable and lasting health outcomes. We provide\ncomprehensive services across prevention, care, support, and treatment,\nparticularly for those affected by HIV and other infectious diseases.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/p>Role Overview<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/p>The <\/span>Study Counsellor<\/span><\/b> plays a vital role in school\- and community\-level\nengagement under the project. They are responsible for conducting sensitisation\nsessions, obtaining informed consent, facilitating student and parent\ncommunication, and supporting referral linkages for TB screening and follow\-up.\nThe role requires strong interpersonal skills, community sensitivity, and the\nability to build trust with school staff, students, parents, and village stakeholders.\nThe ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in community driven change,\nwith experience in managing multiple stakeholder tasks preferably in similar\nNGO or public health sector projects.<\/span><\/span>
<\/p><\/div> Key Responsibilities<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/p>Community and School Engagement<\/span><\/span><\/b>:<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/p>- Conduct\nsensitisation sessions for students, parents, and teachers to raise awareness\nabout TB and the purpose of the TFSI project.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Support\nthe scheduling and coordination of school visits in collaboration with the\nDistrict Coordinator and Study Team.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Facilitate\ninformed consent and assent processes with students and parents/guardians.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Provide\nclear and culturally appropriate communication about TB screening and referral\nprocedures.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Maintain\na respectful, confidential, and supportive environment during all interactions.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>Counselling and Follow\-Up:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/p>- Provide\npre\-screening and post\-referral counselling to students and families as\nrequired.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Encourage\nparticipation and address any fears, concerns, or misconceptions about TB and\nthe study procedures.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Support\ncommunity\-level engagement by coordinating with ASHAs, ANMs, school staff, and\nlocal leaders.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Assist\nin conducting home visits (where needed) for follow\-up on consent, screening\noutcomes, or missed visits.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>Documentation and Reporting:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/p>- Maintain\naccurate records of sensitisation sessions, counselling activities, and\nfollow\-up interactions.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Submit\ndaily/weekly reports to the District Coordinator and central team as per\nstandard formats.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Track\nconsent rates, refusals, reasons for non\-participation, and follow\-up outcomes.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Contribute\nto the preparation of case studies, success stories, and community engagement\nsummaries.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Requirements<\/h3>Qualifications & Skills<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/p>- Bachelor's\ndegree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Public Health, or a related\nfield.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Minimum\n3\u20135 years of experience in counselling, community outreach, or school\-based\ninterventions.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Experience\nworking with children, adolescents, or in school health programmes is\npreferred.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Languages\- <\/span>Hindi<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>English<\/span><\/b> (spoken\nand written); local dialects are an advantage<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>Desirable Attributes<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/p>- Empathetic\nand respectful approach when working with children and families.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Ability\nto build rapport and communicate complex information in simple terms.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Organised,\ndetail\-oriented, and reliable in maintaining records and reports.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Ability\nto work independently and as part of a multi\-disciplinary team.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Based\nat the district site office with daily field travel to schools and communities\nwithin the district.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- All\ncounselling and community engagement activities will follow project SOPs and\nethical guidelines.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Training\nand supervisory support will be provided by the District Coordinator and Study\nPI/Co\-PI.<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Culturally\nsensitive and able to adapt to diverse communities.<\/span><\/span>
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<\/li><\/ul>YRGCARE\nis an equal\-opportunity employer. At YRGCARE, we are committed to supporting\ninclusion and diversity as part of our values. We actively celebrate employee\u2019s\ndifferent abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Our\nemployees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who\nshare a passion for improving people's lives.<\/span><\/span>
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