YRGT1119

Zoho; India; On-site; INR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave (24 days)

Learning & development

Inclusive environment

Job summary

YR Gaitonde Medical Educational & Research Foundation (YRGMERF) invites applications for a Field Officer to implement the KiDS programme in Uttar Pradesh government schools. You will engage with teachers, students, parents, and communities across Saharanpur, Chitrakoot, Jhansi, Lucknow, and Kanpur, delivering diabetes awareness activities and organizing trainings and meetings.

The role requires field presence, strong communication in Hindi and English, and the ability to work independently with

Qualifications

• Post-graduation in Home Science, Nutrition, SocialSciences, or related.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in development, health, education, or nutrition programmes at the district level.
• Working knowledge of the education department system in UP is required.
• Proficiency in MS Excel for data entry and reporting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in Hindi and English.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently in field settings with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate teacher training sessions using the KiDS manual in assigned schools.
• Support trained teachers in conducting diabetes awareness sessions with students.
• Organise and facilitate parent-teacher meetings in project schools.
• Map the communities linked to each project school and conduct community awareness meetings.
• Identify and support diabetes ambassadors within communities who can sustain awareness efforts beyond the project period.
• Document all field activities and compile data for submission to the District Coordinator / Programme Manager.

Skills

Hindi-English communication

Independent field work

Education

Post-graduation in Home Science, Nutrition, Social Sciences, or related

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Saharanpur, Chitrakoot, Jhansi, Lucknow, Kanpur, India | Posted on 09/15/2026

• City Saharanpur, Chitrakoot, Jhansi, Lucknow, Kanpur
• Country India
• Job Type Full time

Job Description

Position Title

FieldOfficer

Location

Saharanpur, Chitrakoot, Jhansi, Lucknow, Kanpur

Organisation

YR Gaitonde Medical Educational & Research Foundation(YRGMERF)

Project

KiDS(Kids and Diabetes in Schools) — supported by Sanofi

Experience Required

Minimum3 years of experience in development, health, education, or nutritionprogrammes at the district level.

Compensation

Remunerationwill reflect the candidate’s experience and skills, subject to the approvedbudget

About YRGCARE

Establishedin 1993, YRGMERF is a pioneering non-governmental organisation in India,committed to transforming lives through integrated healthcare, inclusivepartnerships, and forward-looking research. Grounded in the values of integrityand sustainability, we address both immediate and evolving societal challengesempowering communities to attain equitable and lasting health outcomes. Weprovide comprehensive services across prevention, care, support, and treatment,particularly for those affected by HIV and other infectious diseases.

About the KiDsProject

YRGMERF, in partnership with Sanofi, is implementing the KiDS (Kids andDiabetes in Schools) programme among government school students aged 10–15years in Uttar Pradesh. The programme builds diabetes awareness and preventionliteracy through teacher training, student engagement, community outreach, andsocial media. The internationally validated KiDS manual, adapted into the locallanguage, is used as the core training resource, with qualifiedendocrinologists serving as master trainers.

The first two phases of the programme, launched in 2024, have yieldeddocumented outcomes. The current phase involves expansion to 17 districtsacross UP, including aspirational districts and those requiring refreshertraining.

Role Overview

The Field Officer is the frontline member of the KiDS project team,responsible for direct engagement with schools, teachers, students, parents,and communities in the assigned districts. The role reports to the District Coordinatoror Programme Manager and requires consistent field presence and strongcommunity engagement skills.

Key Responsibilities

Field Implementation

• Facilitate teacher training sessions using the KiDSmanual in assigned schools.
• Support trained teachers in conducting diabetesawareness sessions with students.
• Organise and facilitate parent-teacher meetings inproject schools.
• Map the communities linked to each project schooland conduct community awareness meetings.
• Identify and support diabetes ambassadors withincommunities who can sustain awareness efforts beyond the project period.

Documentation and Reporting

• Document all field activities systematically andcompile data for submission to the District Coordinator / Programme Manager.
• Provide field data and inputs for programme reportsin coordination with the M&E Officer.
• Maintain complete records of referrals to healthfacilities, forms, and related documentation.

Travel

• Therole requires approximately 20 days of field travel per month. Travel andlogistics support will be provided under the project.

Requirements

Qualifications& Skills

• Post-graduation in Home Science, Nutrition, SocialSciences, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in development,health, education, or nutrition programmes at the district level.
• Working knowledge of the education department system in UP is required.
• Proficiency in MS Excel for data entry andreporting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills inHindi and English.
• Self-motivated,with the ability to work independently in field settings with minimalsupervision.

Benefits & Work Environment

• 24 daysof annual leave, in addition to public holidays.
• Healthinsurance coverage
• Opportunityto work in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Scope forlearning and professional development.

YRGis an equal-opportunity organisation. At YRG, we are committed to supportinginclusion and diversity as part of our values. We celebrate differences inabilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Our team arepeople with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share apassion for improving people's lives.