TB - Counselor

Greenstar Social Marketing Pakistan (Guarantee) Limited; Faisalabad; On-site; PKR 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

Greenstar Social Marketing Pakistan (Guarantee) Limited is seeking a counselor to provide support for TB patients and their families. The role involves conducting counselling sessions, coordinating with healthcare providers, and ensuring access to treatment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field, and has 1 to 3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and organization skills are crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Psychology or a relevant discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in the development sector as a counselor or a similar role.
• Excellent communication, counselling, and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct counselling for registered index TB patients and their family members.
• Coordinate with DFS for information on registered index TB patients.
• Develop and follow a monthly work plan in coordination with the supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Counselling skills

Coordination skills

Training skills

MS-Office proficiency

Teamwork

Administrative skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or relevant discipline

Job description

Greenstar Social Marketing Pakistan (G) Ltd. is an independent member of PSI

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Psychology or a relevant discipline
• Experience working in the development sector as a counselor or in a similar role (desired)
• Excellent communication, counselling, coordination and training skills
• Proficiency in MS-Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication, managerial and leadership skills
• Proven track record of teamwork
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
• Supportive and team player

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct counselling for registered index TB patients and their eligible family members for TPT through phone calls, visits to large private hospitals selected for provision of TPT services, household visits, etc.
• Coordinate with the DFS to obtain information about registered index TB patients and their family members
• Visit Chest Camps (contact screening camps) to provide TPT services to eligible family members of index TB patients
• Ensure household contacts of registered index TB patients at large private hospitals are screened via X‑ray, checked up by physicians and initiated on TPT if eligible
• Facilitate initiation of TPT for household contacts in case of adverse events and refer to the physician
• Ensure TPT medicines are available and report any unavailability to the concerned supervisor
• Maintain records of contacts, including those counseled and followed up until outcome declaration
• Develop and follow a monthly work plan in coordination with the supervisor
• Prepare a field progress report based on the work plan and submit it on a monthly basis; ensure timely data collection and provision to sub‑recipients for analysis
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferably in Psychology or a relevant discipline.

Number of positions available: 1

Experience

1 to 3 years of experience

Location

Greenstar Social Marketing Pakistan (Guarantee) Limited
8th Floor, Ocean Tower G-3,
Block 9, Main Clifton Road
Karachi, Pakistan.