JOb Purpose

The incumbent will be responsible to screen and provide counseling services to clients in existing TB Programs/Clinics in both public and private provider settings and help them in understanding how it is beneficial for them to be a part of the survey. Work with individuals, groups and communities to improve the awareness of TB.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide counseling and support to patients diagnosed with TB
• Provide counseling and support to TB patients diagnosed with Diabetes and/or Depression/Anxiety
• Provide counseling to people regarding TB and inform them about the benefits of getting themselves screened for TB
• Encourage participants to discuss their emotions and experiences and provide them with a safe environment to do so
• Provide a safe environment for people to discuss issues
• Provide counseling to patients for their mental health issues
• Provide counseling to the support system of the patient (if needed)
• Maintaining record of the patients seen at the public/private care setting(s)
• Reporting to designated supervisor on a daily basis
• Carry out research activities as required by the program
• Assisting in data entry
• Supporting other staff members of the team when required
• Perform other related duties as required
• Maintain strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations and referrals
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services
• Calling up the patients for Follow-up
• Perform other related duties as required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA)