Applications are invited for the following contractual posts in Project “Empowering People Against Hepatitis: The Empathy Campaign” (ILBS – AAI Initiative) – The Empathy Campaign

1

LAB TECHNICIAN (No. of Post = 1 (UR))

Rs. 35,000/-

1. 12^th class in Science and

2. B.Sc. Diploma in Medical Laboratory

Desirable:

1.     2 – 3 years in laboratory /clinical work;

2.     Computer Skills viz. familiarity with word processing and standard applications

Job Description

·         Facilitating in creating UHID for every person

·         Collecting blood samples from the camps and placing all the samples in the lab after the camp

·         Testing blood samples for Hepatitis B and C

·         Facilitate with IT department to communicate the results to the people

·         Perform laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations

• Carry out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses
• Prepare specimens and samples
• Construct, maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment, for example centrifuges, titrators, pipetting machines and pH meters
• Keep equipment in a clean and serviceable condition and ensure the safe removal of waste
• Record and interpret results and seek guidance from senior lab technician wherever required
• Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced and that everything is clearly and correctly labelled
• Follow and ensure strict safety procedures and safety check

35 Years

2

COUNSELLOR (NO. of Post = 1 (UR))

Rs. 30,000– Rs. 40,000

1.    Graduate in Social Science/ Anthropology/ Psychology/ Sociology etc. from a recognized university with at least one year of experience from a recognized institute or Master degree in Social Science/ Anthropology/ Psychology/ Sociology

Desirable:

1.     Should have Master’s degree in social work, clinical psychology, anthropology or public health

2.     Should have sound knowledge of patient counselling and on viral hepatitis

3.     Should have previous experience of patient counselling. For example-  HIV patient counselling

Job Description

1.     Educate patients/groups about viral hepatitis.

2.     Meeting with patients to discuss and counsel about their emotional, mental or lifestyle issues.

3.     Acting as a facilitator for group counseling sessions

4.     Do family counseling

5.     Do regular follow ups with patients regarding their treatment adherence and next visit plan

6.     Discussing patients desired goals and outcomes and motivate them for regular monitoring and adherence to the treatment.

7.     Providing relevant information or resources specific to the patient’s needs and illness.

8.     Assisting patients to set goals and adopt strategies to address their health issues.

9.     Liaising with healthcare professionals for issues on viral hepatitis

10.  Address the patient challenges to the project team from time to time

45 Years

3

Study Coordinator

(No. of Post =5 (UR))

1. Master’s Degree in Social sciences / Public health

2. Minimum 1-year experience in the field of Research on Health-related subjects

Job Description:

·         Identify and establish contact with the TI-NGOs for collecting data from high risk groups

·         Identify district hospital for data collection and establishing contact with them for data collection

·         Translate the study questionnaire, informed consent and patient information sheet in local language

·         Conduct the interviews with high risk groups, patients and conduct KAP survey

·         Maintain confidentiality of the data

·         Translate the data from local language into English

·         Should have Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis

·         Conduct daily meetings with social workers for updates

·         Address / Resolve challenges if any

·         Daily reporting to the PC and PI regarding study updates

·         Participate in training and data analysis workshop

·         Overall monitoring of research team of 3 people

·         Perform additional tasks as given by the PI and PC

45 Years

4

Social Worker

(No. of Post = 18 (UR))

Rs. 30000/-

Job description:

· Assist the Study Co-ordinator in identifying and establishing contact with the TI-NGOs for collecting data from high risk groups

· Assist the study co-ordinator in identifying district hospital for data collection and establishing contact with them for data collection

· Translate the study questionnaire, informed consent and patient information sheet in local language

· Conduct the interviews with patients, high risk groups and conduct the KAP survey

· Maintain confidentiality of the dataand Be Responsible for Data collection

· Translate the data from local language into English

· Report to the study co-ordinator on daily basis

· Report any challenges if any in data collection

· Participate in training and data analysis workshop

· Perform additional tasks as given by the PI and PC

30 years