Position: Outreach Worker (Consultant Position)
Number of Positions: 20
Location: Medchal districts of Telangana
About The Union:
The Union is a global membership, technical and scientific organisation. We were established in 1920 and are led by people who are committed to our vision, mission and values. Our members are organisations and individuals from all parts of the world. We are made up of government and non-government agencies, charities, donors and funders, professional groups, patient groups and civil society organisations. We bring together clinicians, managers, policy makers, front-line workers and implementers, scientists, patients and survivors, advocates and civil society.
In collaboration with national Ministries of Health and international partners, it develops, promotes and evaluates effective strategies for tuberculosis control in low- and middle-income countries. The Union provides technical assistance to national tuberculosis control programs, leads various research projects, conducts international and national courses in several languages, organizes world conferences, publishes several guides and two peer-reviewed scientific journals ("The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease" and "Public Health Action"). In addition to tuberculosis, The Union is also involved in tobacco control and non-communicable diseases. For more information, visit www.theunion.org.
The Union’s Mission:
The Union strives to end suffering due to tuberculosis and lung diseases, old and new, by advancing better prevention and care. We seek to achieve this by the generation, dissemination and implementation of knowledge into policy and practice.
We aim to ensure that no-one is left behind, people are treated equally and we have a focus on vulnerable and marginalised populations and communities.
The Union’s Vision:
A healthier world for all, free of tuberculosis and lung disease.
The Union’s Values:
Accountability: We are responsible steward of resources and delivers on its commitments.
Respect: We recognise people’s intrinsic value and have due regard for the welfare, beliefs, perceptions, customs and cultural heritage of those we deal with.
Transparency: We are open and direct in our dealings.
Quality: We deliver our services and products to the highest possible standards
Independence: We seek to pursue our mission free from interference by conflict of interest.
About the Project:
The ICE Screen TB Project (Swasthya Nagaram Urban End TB Initiative) is a pragmatic randomized controlled trial aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of various mass TB screening strategies in selected municipalities of Telangana The project focuses on identifying the most effective community-wide systematic screening approach for urban areas. It seeks to evaluate whether ultra-portable chest X-ray machines with CAD, low-cost molecular tests, or targeted screening of vulnerable groups can be the most impactful in reducing TB burden in urban India.
3. ABOUT THE POSITION AND SCOPE OF WORK
About the Position
The Outreach Workersplays a key role in supporting active TB case finding by conducting household enumeration, mobilizing eligible individuals for screening, collecting sputum/tongue swab samples, and facilitating timely diagnosis and treatment linkage. The role involves close coordination with field teams, including Junior Field Officers, Lab Technicians, and Radiographers, while ensuring accurate data entry, record maintenance, and timely submission of activity reports.
Scope of Work
· Conducting household enumeration of all eligible households.
· Mobilize all eligible individuals to screening sites for X-ray units
· Collect sputum/tongue swab from the eligible individuals both at camp site and from homes whenever required
· Entering all the information in specified information system
· Assisting in follow-up of eligible and linking presumptive TB cases for diagnostic tests and people with TB for treatment
· Coordinating with field officers, lab technicians, and radiographers for smooth service delivery
· Transport sputum to the nearby designated laboratory/collection point.
· Data entry in the management information system
· Maintain all necessary records as informed by the Junior Field Officer.
4. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
· Graduate in any field
· At least one year of experience in the enumeration, health surveys
· Fluency in the regional language is mandatory.
· Preference will be given to local candidates.
· Experience of working with the National TB Elimination Program (NTEP) will be an advantage.
· Ability to work independently
· Willingness to travel extensively within the project area, as necessary.
5. COMPENSATION OFFERED
Consultancy Fee Per Month: INR 20,000
The Union is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From ₹20,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
