Pune, Gorakhpur, Satara, India | Posted on 02/16/2026
YR Gaitonde MedicalEducational & Research Foundation (YRG MERF)
Experience Required
4-7 years
Compensation
Remuneration will reflect the candidate’s experience and skills, subject to the approved budget
AboutYRGCARE
Established in 1993, YRGCARE is a pioneeringnon-governmental organisation in India, committed to transforming lives throughintegrated healthcare, inclusive partnerships, and forward-looking research.Grounded in the values of integrity and sustainability, we address bothimmediate and evolving societal challenges empowering communities to attainequitable and lasting health outcomes. We provide comprehensive services acrossprevention, care, support, and treatment, particularly for those affected byHIV and other infectious diseases.
RoleOverview
The Clinician will be responsible forsupporting TB screening and clinical referral processes as part of the projectat the district level. This role involves conducting clinical assessments,interpreting screening outcomes, ensuring referral linkages with public healthsystems, and supporting the follow-up of identified cases. The Clinician willwork in close coordination with the District Coordinator, school health teams,community health workers, and local TB programme officials to ensure timely andethical medical engagement.
KeyResponsibilities
ClinicalScreening & Assessment
- · ReviewTB screening outcomes and provide clinical interpretation and follow-uprecommendations.
- · Supportthe medical review of symptomatic children and refer them to the appropriatehealth facilities for further diagnosis or treatment as per NTEP protocols.
- · Conducton-site clinical checks (where necessary) at designated schools or communitycentres.
Coordinationwith Health Systems
- · Liaisewith RBSK teams, PHCs/CHCs, and NTEP units to facilitate diagnostic services(e.g., sputum collection, chest X-rays) for referred children.
- · Assistin establishing linkage pathways from schools to diagnostic and treatmentservices.
- · Ensureadherence to national TB treatment guidelines and ethical standards duringclinical interactions.
MedicalDocumentation & Reporting
- · Maintainclinical records of students referred for further testing, including symptomprofiles and outcomes.
- · Contributeto case summaries, referral registers, and follow-up reports for the centralstudy team.
- · Supportdocumentation for any adverse events, refusal cases, and special medicalfollow-up.
Supportto Community Engagement & Capacity Building
- · Providemedical inputs during sensitisation sessions for school staff, community healthworkers, and local stakeholders.
- · Trainfield counsellors, ASHAs, and school health educators on TB symptoms andreferral red flags.
- · Offersupportive supervision during field-level screening events or health camps.
Requirements
Qualifications& Skills
- · MBBSor equivalent medical degree from a recognised institution.
- · Validregistration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or relevant StateMedical Council.
- · 4–7years of relevant clinical experience, preferably with exposure to TB,infectious diseases, paediatrics, community health or public health programmes.
- · Soundunderstanding of TB screening, clinical assessment, referral and follow-upprocesses, preferably with knowledge of NTEP guidelines.
- · Experienceworking with children and adolescents, particularly in school health, communityhealth or public health settings.
- · Abilityto coordinate effectively with PHCs/CHCs, RBSK teams, NTEP units, schools andcommunity health workers.
- · Strongclinical documentation, reporting and case follow-up skills.
- · Goodcommunication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage withchildren, families, healthcare providers and community stakeholders.
- · Proficiencyin English and Hindi; knowledge of the local language/dialect will be anadvantage.
- · Priorexperience in TB control, infectious disease programmes or large-scale publichealth projects.
- · Familiaritywith NTEP protocols, government health systems and referral pathways.
- · Experienceconducting or supporting school-based screening, health camps orcommunity-based clinical activities.
- · Experienceproviding clinical orientation, training or supportive supervision to fieldteams, ASHAs, counsellors or school health personnel.
- · Abilityto work independently in field settings while coordinating effectively withmultidisciplinary teams.
- · Strongattention to detail in clinical records, referral tracking and programmedocumentation.
- · Demonstratedsensitivity and professionalism when working with children, adolescents anddiverse communities.
- · Willingnessto travel within the assigned district and undertake field-based clinicalresponsibilities as required.
- 24 days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays.
- Health insurance coverage
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative and inclusiveenvironment.
- Scope for learning and professional development.
YRGis an equal-opportunity organisation. At YRG, we are committed to supportinginclusion and diversity as part of our values. We celebrate employee’s differencesin abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Our team arepeople with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, whoshare a passion for improving people's lives.