Clinician

Position Title

Clinician

Location

Pune, Gorakhpur, Satara

Organisation

YR Gaitonde Medical

Educational & Research Foundation (YRG MERF)

Experience Required

4-7 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.

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

·       MBBS
or equivalent medical degree from a recognised institution.

·       Valid
registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or relevant State
Medical Council.

·       4–7
years of relevant clinical experience, preferably with exposure to TB,
infectious diseases, paediatrics, community health or public health programmes.

·       Sound
understanding of TB screening, clinical assessment, referral and follow-up
processes, preferably with knowledge of NTEP guidelines.

·       Experience
working with children and adolescents, particularly in school health, community
health or public health settings.

·       Ability
to coordinate effectively with PHCs/CHCs, RBSK teams, NTEP units, schools and
community health workers.

·       Strong
clinical documentation, reporting and case follow-up skills.

·       Good
communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with
children, families, healthcare providers and community stakeholders.

·       Proficiency
in English and Hindi; knowledge of the local language/dialect will be an
advantage.

Desirable

Attributes

·       Prior
experience in TB control, infectious disease programmes or large-scale public
health projects.

·       Familiarity
with NTEP protocols, government health systems and referral pathways.

·       Experience
conducting or supporting school-based screening, health camps or
community-based clinical activities.

·       Experience
providing clinical orientation, training or supportive supervision to field
teams, ASHAs, counsellors or school health personnel.

·       Ability
to work independently in field settings while coordinating effectively with
multidisciplinary teams.

·       Strong
attention to detail in clinical records, referral tracking and programme
documentation.

·       Demonstrated
sensitivity and professionalism when working with children, adolescents and
diverse communities.

·       Willingness
to travel within the assigned district and undertake field-based clinical
responsibilities as required.

Benefits

Benefits

• 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.