Community Health Assistant

Intelehealth; Peint; On-site; INR 89,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelehealth is seeking a Community Health Assistant to support the NCD study in Nashik. You will conduct village-level screening for hypertension and diabetes, record health data on a smartphone, and help with patient follow-up and referrals.

Training will be provided, no prior clinical experience is required. You will travel to assigned villages, engage with communities in Marathi, and work with health workers to ensure accurate data collection and timely study milestones.

Qualifications

• Basic education with ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Must be able to use a smartphone for data entry and communication.
• Marathi language proficiency is essential; familiarity with local tribal communities is advantageous.
• Formal healthcare qualifications are not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community-level screening for hypertension and diabetes in assigned villages.
• Measure and record basic health parameters using a smartphone-based app.
• Identify individuals needing medical consultation and arrange referrals.
• Register patients and maintain screening records and daily activity logs.
• Travel regularly within the village cluster and participate in team meetings.
• Coordinate with Health Workers and project team to support field implementation.
• Ensure hygiene, safety and confidentiality in all study activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Willingness to travel

Smartphone literacy

Education

Basic education

Tools

Smartphone app usage

Job description

Intelehealth is an international non-profit committed to improving access to primary health care in underserved regions of the world through its innovative technology platform. Intelehealth can be used by health organizations to set up high quality primary health care programs connecting patients in remote and rural communities to doctors.

We believe work should be meaningful as well as enriching. At Intelehealth, we’re taking on one of the world’s biggest development’s challenge - solving the health access gap for last mile populations. We believe in creating and maintaining an organizational culture of innovation which is conducive for the incredible people who work with us.

Job Description

We are looking for a Community Health Assistant (CHA) to support the implementation of the Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Study under the Nashik Arogya Sampada project.

The CHA will be assigned a cluster of villages and will be responsible for community-based screening, basic health assessments, patient follow-up, and data collection, particularly for hypertension and diabetes.

The role requires regular field travel, basic smartphone proficiency, and willingness to learn essential screening procedures. Prior clinical experience is not mandatory, as necessary training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct community-level screening for hypertension and diabetes in assigned villages.
• Measure and record basic health parameters, including blood pressure and blood glucose, following training and approved study protocols.
• Identify individuals who require further medical consultation and support referrals to the appropriate healthcare provider.
• Register patients and accurately record screening information using a smartphone-based application.
• Conduct household visits, community mobilization, and patient follow-ups as required by the study.
• Coordinate with Health Workers, Community Health Assistants, and the project team to ensure smooth field implementation.
• Maintain screening records, daily activity reports, and study-related documentation.
• Ensure proper handling of screening devices and adherence to hygiene, safety, confidentiality, and study protocols.
• Travel regularly within the assigned village cluster and participate in training and review meetings.
• Complete assigned screening and follow-up targets within the study timeline.
  

Requirements

Education :

• Basic education with the ability to read, write, and understand instructions.
• Formal healthcare qualifications are not mandatory.
• Must be able to use a smartphone for basic data entry and communication.
• Ability to understand and communicate in Marathi is essential; familiarity with local tribal communities is an advantage.

Prior Experience :

• Freshers with an interest in community healthcare are welcome.
• Previous experience in household surveys, health screening, community mobilization, or field-based NGO work is preferred but not mandatory.
• Willingness to learn blood pressure measurement, blood glucose testing, and basic patient assessment is essential.

Skills:

• Basic reading, writing, and smartphone skills.
• Ability to learn and accurately perform BP measurement and other approved screening procedures.
• Good interpersonal and community communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow instructions.
• Willingness to travel independently across assigned villages.
• Ability to ride a two-wheeler; valid driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred.
• Responsible, punctual, and comfortable working in rural and remote settings.