TB Patient Counselor – Karachi-Based

Indus Hospital; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Indus Hospital Karachi is seeking a qualified professional to provide psychological counseling to DR-TB and drug-susceptible TB patients, five days a week, aligned with WHO and NTP guidelines.

Responsibilities include adherence reinforcement, intake and follow-up counseling, and group sessions, with strict documentation and confidentiality. Candidates should have 1–2 years of relevant TB counseling experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant TB counseling experience.
• Bachelor's in Clinical Psychology or related Social/Behavioral Sciences.
• Familiarity with WHO and national TB guidelines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological counseling to DR-TB and drug-susceptible TB patients five days a week.
• Reinforce treatment adherence without altering regimens unless approved by Clinical Team Lead.
• Conduct intake counseling at enrollment and follow-up every two months during reviews.
• Lead focused group discussions with smear- and culture-negative patients to promote adherence.
• Maintain accurate documentation with strict confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Identify patients needing psychiatric care and coordinate referrals for hospitalization when needed.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation tools and documentation across sites.
• Ensure infection prevention protocols are followed during all sessions.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by management as needed.

Skills

Patient counseling

Group counseling

Documentation

Infection control awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Clinical Psychology

Social/Behavioral Sciences

Job description

Indus Hospital Karachi is seeking a qualified professional to provide psychological counseling to DR-TB and drug-susceptible TB patients, five days a week, aligned with WHO and NTP guidelines.

Responsibilities include adherence reinforcement, intake and follow-up counseling, and group sessions, with strict documentation and confidentiality. Candidates should have 1–2 years of relevant TB counseling experience.