YRGCARET1065

Yrgcare; Pune District, Satara, Gorakhpur District; On-site; INR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

YRGMERF invites applications for a Staff Nurse role to support field implementation of TB-related health activities across districts. The Nurse will assist in school-based screening, coordinate with clinicians and health workers, and ensure proper referral pathways and documentation.

Strong communication in Hindi and English is essential. Based at the district site with regular field visits to schools and health facilities, the role emphasizes confidentiality, empathy, and team coordination

Qualifications

• Diploma or BSc in Nursing from a recognised institution.
• Valid registration with the State Nursing Council.
• Languages: Hindi and English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Support screening and field coordination for TB-related activities.
• Assist in nursing care and referral documentation during school-based health activities.
• Coordinate follow-up with clinicians and health facilities.
• Maintain confidentiality, safety, and ethical conduct during interactions.
• Record vitals and symptoms where applicable and track referral outcomes.

Skills

Community health

TB awareness

Children/adolescents care

Hindi and English

Education

Diploma in Nursing

BSc in Nursing

Job description

Pune, Gorakhpur, Satara, India | Posted on 02/16/2026

ExperienceRequired

Compensation

Remuneration willreflect the candidate’s experience and skills, subject to the approved budget

About YRG MERF

Established in 1993, YRGMERF is a leading non-governmental organisationin India dedicated to improving health outcomes through integrated healthcare,inclusive partnerships, and research-driven interventions. Guided by theprinciples of integrity and sustainability, the organisation addresses bothimmediate and emerging public health challenges, with a strong focus onprevention, care, support, and treatment—particularly in the area of HIV andother infectious diseases.

In India, the TIFA project aims to strengthen national health securitythrough coordinated action across government systems and communitystakeholders. This approach is designed to build a resilient ecosystem capableof detecting, preventing, and responding to emerging infectious disease threats.

As part of this initiative, a decentralised community-based surveillancemodel will be implemented, aligned with the National Centre for Disease Control(NCDC)’s Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) and the IntegratedDisease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) framework. The model enables communityplatforms such as Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Mahila Arogya Samitis (MAS) toidentify and report early warning signals using IHIP tools, therebystrengthening community ownership, improving early detection, and enablingtimely public health response.

RoleOverview

The StaffNurse will play a key role in the field implementation of the project at thedistrict level by supporting screening activities, managing school-based healthlogistics, and coordinating follow-up care for presumptive TB cases. The Nursewill work closely with students, families, school authorities, the Clinician,and government health services to ensure effective referral and documentationof clinical care pathways.

Screening and Field Coordination

• Assist in theorganisation and execution of school-based TB symptom screening activitiesin coordination with the District Coordinator and Study Counsellors.
• Support school andcommunity-level visits, helping to conduct basic health checks anddocumenting symptom reports.
• Identify studentsneeding further clinical assessment and coordinate timely referral to theClinician or public health facility.

Clinical and Nursing Support

• Assist theClinician during field visits and clinical evaluations.
• Provide basicnursing care and support during school screening events.
• Ensureconfidentiality, safety, and ethical conduct during student interactions.
• Monitor and recordsymptoms, vitals (where needed), and referral outcomes.

Logistics and Follow-Up

• Coordinate withthe Study Counsellor and community health workers to support follow-up ofreferred children.
• Track referredcases for completion of diagnostic services and linkage to treatment, ifapplicable.
• Support datadocumentation related to nursing services, referrals, and follow-upoutcomes.

Capacity Building and HealthEducation

• Support studentand parent sensitisation sessions on TB awareness, hygiene, and generalhealth practices.
• Assist in capacitybuilding for field teams (ASHAs, ANMs) regarding TB symptoms and referralprocesses.

Requirements

Requirements

Qualifications &Skills

• Diploma or BSc inNursing from a recognised institution.
• Valid registrationwith the State Nursing Council.
• Minimum 1–2 yearsof experience in community health, school health programmes, or TB-relatedservices is preferred.
• Experience workingwith children/adolescents is desirable.
• Familiarity withgovernment health systems, especially NTEP/RBSK, is an asset.
• Languages-HindiandEnglish(spokenand written); local dialects are an advantage
• Clinical knowledgeof TB symptoms and basic nursing procedures.
• Empathetic,child-sensitive approach with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strongcoordination and follow-up skills with school and health facility staff.
• Based at thedistrict site office, with regular field visits to schools and publichealth facilities.

Benefits& Work Environment

• 24 days of annualleave, in addition to public holidays.
• Health insurancecoverage
• Opportunity to workin a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Scope for learningand professional development.

YRGis an equal-opportunity organisation.

AtYRG, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity as part of ourvalues.

We celebrate employee’s differences in abilities, sexual orientation,ethnicity, faith, and gender.

Our team are people with different strengths,experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives