About YRG MERF

Established in 1993, YRGMERF is a leading non-governmental organisation in India dedicated to improving health outcomes through integrated healthcare, inclusive partnerships, and research-driven interventions. Guided by the principles of integrity and sustainability, the organisation addresses both immediate and emerging public health challenges, with a strong focus on prevention, care, support, and treatment—particularly in the area of HIV and other infectious diseases.

In India, the TIFA project aims to strengthen national health security through coordinated action across government systems and community stakeholders. This approach is designed to build a resilient ecosystem capable of detecting, preventing, and responding to emerging infectious disease threats.

As part of this initiative, a decentralised community-based surveillance model will be implemented, aligned with the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)’s Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) framework. The model enables community platforms such as Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Mahila Arogya Samitis (MAS) to identify and report early warning signals using IHIP tools, thereby strengthening community ownership, improving early detection, and enabling timely public health response.

Role Overview

The Clinician will be responsible for supporting TB screening and clinical referral processes as part of the project at the district level. This role involves conducting clinical assessments, interpreting screening outcomes, ensuring referral linkages with public health systems, and supporting the follow-up of identified cases. The Clinician will work in close coordination with the District Coordinator, school health teams, community health workers, and local TB programme officials to ensure timely and ethical medical engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Screening & Assessment:

· Review TB screening outcomes and provide clinical interpretation and follow-up recommendations.

· Support the medical review of symptomatic children and refer them to the appropriate health facilities for further diagnosis or treatment as per NTEP protocols.

· Conduct on-site clinical checks (where necessary) at designated schools or community centres.

Coordination with Health Systems:

· Liaise with RBSK teams, PHCs/CHCs, and NTEP units to facilitate diagnostic services (e.g., sputum collection, chest X-rays) for referred children.

· Assist in establishing linkage pathways from schools to diagnostic and treatment services.

· Ensure adherence to national TB treatment guidelines and ethical standards during clinical interactions.

Medical Documentation & Reporting:

· Maintain clinical records of students referred for further testing, including symptom profiles and outcomes.

· Contribute to case summaries, referral registers, and follow-up reports for the central study team.

· Support documentation for any adverse events, refusal cases, and special medical follow-up.

Support to Community Engagement & Capacity Building:

· Provide medical inputs during sensitisation sessions for school staff, community health workers, and local stakeholders.

· Train field counsellors, ASHAs, and school health educators on TB symptoms and referral red flags.

· Offer supportive supervision during field-level screening events or health camps.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

· Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Public Health, or a related field.

· Minimum 3–5 years of experience in counselling, community outreach, or school-based interventions.

· Experience working with children, adolescents, or in school health programmes is preferred.

· Languages- Hindi and English (spoken and written); local dialects are an advantage

Desirable Attributes

· MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognised institution.

· Registration with the Medical Council of India or relevant state council (mandatory).

· Experience working with children/adolescents and school-based health systems desirable.

· Knowledge of NTEP protocols and public health infrastructure is an advantage.

· Culturally sensitive and able to adapt to diverse communities.

Benefits

Benefits

Benefits & Work Environment

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• 24 days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays.
  
• Health insurance coverage
  
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
  
• Scope for learning and professional development.
  

YRG is an equal-opportunity organisation. At YRG, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity as part of our values. We celebrate employee’s differences in abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Our team are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives