Medical Support Executive in Punjab | Noora Health

aikyam; Punjab; Remote; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Noora Health is seeking a Medical Support Executive to back the Remote Engagement Service, engaging with families post the Care Companion Program. You will answer medical and non-medical questions in Punjabi, translate queries for the medical team, and document conversations per protocol from a remote location in India, with training from Noora Health's medical team.

The role emphasizes strong Punjabi communication, willingness to learn platform tools, and meticulous record-keeping while

Qualifications

• Freshers from a BSc Nursing background are welcome.
• 1–2 years of clinical experience is good to have.
• Fluency in speaking, reading and writing Punjabi.
• Willingness to have language skills tested.
• Proficiency in Hindi is preferred.
• Comfort using an Android phone for daily work.
• Comfort using Gmail and other common online tools.
• Willingness to learn the platforms RapidPro / Turn / TextIt / WhatsApp.
• Care and accuracy in documenting conversations to a set protocol.
• Availability for an eight hour working day.
• Work remotely from wherever you are.

Responsibilities

• Respond to questions from patients and families via Remote Engagement Service.
• Call families in Punjabi or Hindi when a conversation is needed.
• Translate Punjabi/Hindi questions into English for the medical team.
• Record call details as per the team's format.
• Document conversations according to service protocols.
• Manage platforms behind the service: Copilot, RapidPro, Turn, TextIt, WhatsApp.
• Keep Remote Engagement Service reports up to date on the shared drive.
• Conduct surveys with families when needed.
• Participate in other activities supporting the service.

Education

BSc Nursing

Tools

Copilot

RapidPro

Turn

TextIt

WhatsApp

Job description

Remote full-time entry level Competitive

Noora Health works to strengthen health systems by turning hospital hallways and waiting rooms into classrooms, training family members to care for their loved ones. Founded in 2014, Noora Health has trained more than 58 million caregivers and patients across over 16,300 facilities, with support from governments and partners across India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Nepal. In one patient cohort, this training reduced post-surgical cardiac complications by 71%, maternal complications by 12%, and newborn mortality by 18%.

This role is implemented in partnership with YosAid Innovation Foundation, which works with health systems in India to promote innovative healthcare practices and skills among patients and their families. As part of this partnership, YosAid supports Noora Health in delivering the Care Companion Program across India, helping equip family caregivers with the knowledge they need to care for their loved ones.

Role

The Medical Support Executive will support Noora Health's WhatsApp based Remote Engagement Service, which follows up with families after the Care Companion Program. This role involves answering medical and non-medical questions from patients and families in Punjabi, translating queries for the medical team, and documenting conversations as per protocol. It also includes calling families directly and conducting surveys when needed. The role is remote and requires strong communication skills in Punjabi

Responsibilities

• Respond to questions from patients and families on the Remote Engagement Service, following the training given by the team.
• Call families when a question needs a conversation, speaking with them in Punjabi or Hindi.
• Translate questions from Punjabi and Hindi into English so the medical team can read and answer them.
• Record call details in the format given by the team.
• Document every conversation according to the service protocols.
• Manage the technology platforms behind the service, including Copilot, RapidPro, Turn, TextIt and WhatsApp.
• Keep the Remote Engagement Service reports on the shared drive up to date.
• Conduct surveys with families when the team needs them.
• Take part in other activities that support the Remote Engagement Service.

Requirements

• Freshers from a BSc Nursing background are welcome to apply.
• One to two years of clinical experience is good to have.
• Fluency in speaking, reading and writing Punjabi.
• Willingness to have your language skills tested, so the team knows you can talk with families and with the medical team.
• Proficiency in Hindi is preferred.
• Comfort using an Android phone for daily work.
• Comfort using Gmail and other common online tools.
• Willingness to learn the platforms the service runs on, such as RapidPro / Turn / TextIt / WhatsApp.
• Care and accuracy in documenting conversations to a set protocol.
• Availability for an eight hour working day.
• Work directly with families at the moment they most need help, on a programme with measured results.
• Training from Noora Health's medical team on how to handle patient and family questions.
• A remote role, so you can work from where you are.
• Be part of an organisation recognised by the Audacious Project and the Skoll Foundation.