Counselor - PHI

Indus Hospital; Muzaffargarh; On-site; PKR 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Indus Hospital in Muzaffargarh, Pakistan, invites applications for a Counselor - PHI role. You will provide tailored counseling to mothers, promote exclusive breastfeeding, and conduct MUAC screenings for children 6–59 months, with referrals to stabilization centers when needed.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience in counseling or public health. You will document encounters, support program goals, and collaborate with doctors and nurses in routine care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in counseling or public health.
• Ability to communicate effectively with mothers and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one counseling sessions based on initial assessments.
• Educate mothers on exclusive breastfeeding for 0–6 months.
• Conduct MUAC screening for children 6–59 months.
• Refer malnourished children to stabilization centers as needed.
• Maintain confidential patient counseling records and prepare reports.
• Coordinate with clinicians for referrals and follow-up.

Skills

Counseling skills

Maternal health

MUAC measurement

Breastfeeding education

Referral coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MUAC tape

Job description

Counselor - PHI - Public Health Initiative

Experience

Minimum 01 year of experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Last Date

01-Nov-2026

Job Description

• Provide tailored one to one counseling sessions, based on initial assessments, offering practical advice and education to mothers on the key issues of Infant and young child feeding practices.
• Ensure all mothers/care givers are aware of the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for the initial 06 months.
• Discourage and educate mothers on health risks associated with bottle feeding.
• Provide mothers with practical advice on correct attachment and positioning when breastfeeding, timely introduction of complementary foods and respond to any concerns or local taboos associated with IYCF.
• Use the educational materials provided on breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices, providing accurate, practical and specific advice for the mother's needs.
• Conduct MUAC screening for children aged 6-59 months in health facility settings.
• Correctly measure and interpret MUAC readings according to national or organizational guidelines.
• Identify cases of Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) and Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM).
• Refer children with severe acute malnutrition or medical complications to stabilization centers.
• Educate patients on disease prevention, treatment adherence, and lifestyle modification.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure ethical counseling practices.
• Maintain accurate patient counseling records (soft and hard copy).
• Prepare periodic reports as per program requirements.
• Ensure compliance with institutional documentation standards.
• Coordinate with doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals for patient referrals and follow-up.
• Adhere to institutional policies, ethical guidelines, and program protocols.
• Ensure alignment with institutional patient-centered goals.
• Perform any other task assigned by the immediate supervisor that is commensurate with your knowledge and skills.

Note: "Indus Hospital & Health Network is an employer that does not tolerate Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls."