Cluster Link Worker ( CLW)
Position
Title | Cluster Link Worker |
Location | Mahbubnagar, Nizamabad , Warangal and Rangareddy |
Organisation | YRGCARE |
Experience
Required | 2–3 years |
Compensation | Remuneration will reflect the candidate’s
experience and skills, subject to the approved budget |
About YRGCARE
Established
in 1993, YRGCARE is a pioneering non-governmental organisation in India,
committed to transforming lives through integrated healthcare, inclusive
partnerships, and forward-looking research. Grounded in the values of integrity
and sustainability, we address both immediate and evolving societal challenges empowering
communities to attain equitable and lasting health outcomes. We provide
comprehensive services across prevention, care, support, and treatment,
particularly for those affected by HIV and other infectious diseases.
- Conduct
village-level site mapping (vulnerability mapping, health services/facility
mapping, and household mapping).
- Understand
the migration patterns (both in and out migration) in the local community.
- Reach
out to the un-reached HRIs/groups and vulnerable young people with information
and skills relevant to HIV prevention and risk reduction.
- Provide
relevant information regarding condom use, using innovative means that are
contextually, locally and culturally appropriate.
- Work
towards reducing stigma and discrimination in the community by facilitating
involvement of HIV positive people, community groups like SHGs, PRI and VHSC,
and bringing into focus and addressing gender dimensions of stigma and
discrimination.
- Advocate
with identified stakeholders for creating an enabling environment (and reducing
stigma and discrimination).
- Maintain
rapport with local health units and facilitate access to services.
- Have
knowledge about the key health facilities in the vicinity, at FRU and the
district level, and possess necessary information about the services available
at the identified facilities.
- Work
towards reducing barriers to accessing services and promote STI management and
partner notification.
- Coordinate
the linkage between communities and service institutions (especially ICTC,
PHC/CHC, RTI /STI clinic and district hospital).
- Identify
and train volunteers.
- Collect
monthly data from condom depot holders.
- Prepare
monthly reports for his/her area according to a pre-defined format.
Requirements
Education
and Skills:
She/he should be a
Intermediate and equal vent to qualification and preferably with 2-year
experience programs related to health, livelihood programs, rural development,
microfinance and HIV/AIDS programs.
Knowledge
and Skills:
Familiarity with government
health policies and programs Strong communication skills
Ability to work in small
teams, and flexible ways of working
PLHIVs are encouraged to
apply