Job Description
Job Title: ANM-cum-Counsellor- OSC
Department: Program Implementation (GFATM Project)
Based in location: Bihar – Patna, Chhattisgarh-Bilaspur, Maharashtra -Parbhani, Tamil Nadu – Tiruppur
Reporting to: Centre Manager- OSC
Grade: A2
Duration of the project: Till 31st March 2027
Level of Contact with Children: 1 – (Direct contact with Children) : The position holder shall be responsible to adhere with & work within the ambit of Plan India’s Safeguarding & Gender Equality Policies.
About Plan India
Plan International (India Chapter) commonly referred to as Plan India, is an Indian registered not for profit organisation that is constantly striving to advance welfare and development for children and equality for all girls and women in India. Through its grassroots social development work, Plan India seeks to create lasting impact in the lives of poor and vulnerable children, their families and communities, by gender transformative child-centered community development.
Since 1996, Plan India has improved the lives of millions of children and young people by enabling them to access and benefit from the safety nets and schemes of the government for child protection, quality education and healthcare services, healthy environment, livelihood opportunities and participation in community development.
Project Overview
Plan India shall be implementing Phase II of Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) supported One Stop Centres program under the grant cycle April 2024- March 2027. In phase I, GF grant cycle April 2021- March 2024, under the guidance of NACO, 74 One Stop Centres (OSC) for KP (Transgender persons & People who inject Drugs) and bridge population have been established as person-centred and resource-effective approach to deliver an integrated HIV prevention- care cascade services to new and uncovered key and bridge population, that were beyond reach of traditional HIV programs, thereby eliminating facility navigation bottlenecks and contributing towards improved individual as well as community level health outcomes. These one stop centres have been positioned strategically at locations after due consultations with the SACS/DAPCU and the community members.
Job Summary
The ANM-cum-Counsellor-OSC, will primarily be responsible for providing screening and counselling services to OSC clients.
Role and Responsibilities
Clinical Services
Conduct routine health check-ups and screenings for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV and other diseases as per program mandate.
Assist Medical practitioner in provisioning of clinical services to OSC clients.
Counselling Services
Conduct individual and group counselling sessions for individuals at risk of or affected by HIV/AIDS.
Provide emotional support, risk reduction counselling, and health education to OSC clients.
Provide mental health screening and provide appropriate counselling or referral for specialised services.
Conduct need-based partner and/or family counselling.
Prevention and Awareness
Implement strategies for preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS, including the promotion of safe sex practices, condom distribution, and awareness campaigns.
Conduct outreach activities to educate communities about HIV/AIDS prevention.
Organise & actively engage in demand generation activities at OSCs
Testing and Referral
Conduct HIV & other disease testing and facilitate the referral of individuals to appropriate healthcare services for disease confirmation &/or linkages with treatment.
Ensure confidentiality and ethical standards in testing and counselling procedures.
Community Engagement
Engage with the community to build trust and promote the utilization of healthcare services.
Collaborate with community leaders and organizations to enhance the effectiveness of program interventions.
Data Collection and Reporting
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of counselling sessions, screening, and other outreach activities as per program design.
Compile and submit regular reports to Centre Manager on program activities, achievements, and challenges.
Collaboration with Stakeholders
Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, NGOs, government agencies, and community-based organizations involved in HIV/AIDS prevention and care.
Prepare a plan to improve linkages with ICTCs / FICTCs ensuring sharing of line listing of referred clients from Non-TI to ICTC, maintenance of referral cards and referral registers.
Engage effectively with providers of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), Sex Re-assignment Surgery (SRS) etc. through other stakeholders and maximise the scope of service provisioning to OSC clients.
Engage effectively with providers of social welfare services and facilitate linkage with social welfare schemes.
Capacity Building
Participate in training programs to enhance self-counselling and clinical skills.
Provide support and Orientation to outreach staff/s on community specific issues and counselling techniques.
Others
Assist Centre Manager in managing OSCs.
Attend review meetings organised by other partners/organisations in place of Centre Manager, as & when required.
Engage in any other task assigned by Centre Manager with regards to program implementation.
Coordinate with Centre Manager to identify the hotspots or sites with low service uptake, increasing defaulters – prepare specific outreach and visit plan to conduct hotspot level meeting.
Ensure compliance with universal precautions for blood safety related issues and Bio medical waste disposal at OSCs.
Ensure proper maintenance of testing/screening kits at OSCs as per cold chain.
Forecasting requirement of testing kits & other commodities at OSCs on monthly basis and ensure adequate stock of the same at any point of time.
Support the Centre Manager (OSC) and Outreach Worker/Mobiliser in service delivery planning and organising health camps/other OSC activities.
Reporting
Reporting to Centre Manager of the project on programmatic issues and to the Medical practitioner on clinical issues.
Qualification and Competencies
Diploma in Nursing (ANM – Auxiliary Nurse Midwife) with relevant registration, with minimum two-year experience of working with a community level health program.
Preference will be given to individuals from KP community (TG/MSM/PWID/FSW/PLHIV). In case of PWID, the candidate should be stable on OST or should have completed OST treatment.
Certification or training in counselling, especially related to HIV/AIDS.
Knowledge of national health policies and guidelines related to HIV/AIDS and other related Health programs.
Unbiased views about and interested to work with at risk communities like H/TG/MSM and PWID in HIV and AIDS sector.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Sensitivity and empathy in dealing with individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to work in small teams and flexible approaches of working.
Proficiency in data recording, report writing, case study compilation.
Compensation and Employment
Plan is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women candidatesare encouraged to apply. Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment to child rights and child protection.
How to Apply
Please send us your updated resume (Word Format only) along with a suitability note for the position of “ANM-cum-Counsellor- OSC – Location” at planindiacareers@planindia.org.Please mention “ANM-cum-Counsellor- OSC – Location ” in the subject line.