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Plan International
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JOB SUMMARY
The Counsellor, will primarily be responsible for providing screening and counselling services around various diseases and other social welfare schemes at the project site and during the outreach activities (health camps and awareness drives organized at different catchment locations). The counsellor will also support Site In Charge in monthly planning of program activities keeping project deliverables in mind.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Clinical Services:
Conduct routine health check-ups and screenings for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV and other diseases as per program mandate.
Assist Medical practitioner in provisioning of clinical services to the project beneficiaries.
2. Counselling Services:
Assist the project team in development of training capsules on various health and non-health issues to be used for orientation and sensitization of project beneficiaries.
Conduct awareness sessions and training program for the project beneficiaries on various medical topics and social welfare schemes including financial management/planning topics.
Conduct individual and group counselling sessions for individuals at risk of or affected by HIV/AIDS, TB, STI, Hepatitis and other lifestyle disorders.
Provide emotional support, risk reduction counselling, and health education to project beneficiaries.
Provide mental health screening and provide appropriate counselling or referral for specialised services.
Promote health life style and importance of seeking health services at the earliest in case of any health challenge.
Conduct need-based partner and/or family counselling these could be in-person sessions or virtual sessions.
3. Prevention and Awareness:
Implement strategies for preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS, TB, STI, Hepatitis and other lifestyle disorders, including the promotion of safe sex practices, condom distribution, and awareness campaigns for the truckers and allied population.
Conduct outreach activities to educate truckers and allied population on various issues covered under the project.
4. Testing and Referral:
Assist and carry out various disease screening/testing and facilitate the referral of individuals to appropriate healthcare services for disease confirmation /or linkages with treatment.
Ensure confidentiality and ethical standards in testing and counselling procedures.
5. Community Engagement: (Truckers and Allied Population Including Key Stakeholders)
Engage with the community to build trust and promote the utilization of healthcare and Non-health related services.
Collaborate with trucker s association, truck owners and other stakeholders in coordination with other project staff to enhance the effectiveness of program interventions.
6. Data Collection and Reporting:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of counselling sessions, screening, and other outreach activities as per program design.
Compile and submit regular reports to Site-In-Charge on program activities, achievements, and challenges.
7. Collaboration with Stakeholders:
Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, NGOs, government agencies, and community-based organizations involved in HIV/AIDS, TB, STI, Hepatitis and other lifestyle disorders prevention and care.
Engage effectively with providers of social welfare services and facilitate linkage with social welfare schemes.
8. Capacity Building:
Participate in training programs to enhance self-counselling, clinical skills and knowledge around various social welfare schemes.
Provide support and orientation to truckers associations, other stakeholders on community specific issues and counselling techniques.
9. Others
Assist Site-in-Charge in managing project office.
Attend review meetings organised by other partners/organisations in place of Site-in-Charge, as when required.
Engage in any other task assigned by Site-in-Charge with regards to program implementation.
Coordinate with Site-in-Charge to identify the sites with low service uptake, increasing defaulters prepare specific outreach and visit plan to conduct site level meetings.
Ensure compliance with universal precautions for blood safety related issues and Bio medical waste disposal.
Ensure proper maintenance of testing/screening kits at project office as per cold chain protocols.
Forecasting requirement of testing kits other commodities at project office on monthly basis and ensure adequate stock of the same at any point of time.
Reporting
Reporting to Site -In-Charge of the project on programmatic issues and to the Medical practitioner on clinical issues.
ELIGIBILITY
Bachelor s degree in a related field, such as psychology, sociology, or social work with 2 years work experience in related field.
Preference will be given to candidate with relevant past counselling experience around health topics or good understanding about different national health policies and guidelines related to various social welfare schemes.
Unbiased views about and interested to work with at risk communities like truckers and allied populations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Sensitivity and empathy in dealing with individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, TB, other medical conditions.
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to work in small teams and flexible approaches of working.
Proficiency in data recording, report writing, case study compilation.
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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