Clinician

About YRGCARE

Established in 1993, YRGCARE is a pioneering non\-governmental organization in India, committed to transforming lives through integrated healthcare, inclusive partnerships, and forward\-looking research. Grounded in the values of integrity and sustainability, we address both immediate and evolving societal challenges empowering communities to attain equitable and lasting health outcomes. We provide comprehensive services across prevention, care, support, and treatment, particularly for those affected by HIV and other infectious diseases.

Role Overview

The Clinician will be responsible for supporting TB screening and clinical referral processes as part of the project at the district level. This role involves conducting clinical assessments, interpreting screening outcomes, ensuring referral linkages with public health systems, and supporting the follow\-up of identified cases. The Clinician will work in close coordination with the District Coordinator, school health teams, community health workers, and local TB program officials to ensure timely and ethical medical engagement.

Clinical Screening & Assessment:

• Review TB screening outcomes and provide clinical interpretation and follow\-up recommendations.
  


• Support the medical review of symptomatic children and refer them to the appropriate health facilities for further diagnosis or treatment as per NTEP protocols.
  


• Conduct on\-site clinical checks (where necessary) at designated schools or community centres.
  

Coordination with Health Systems:

• Liaise with RBSK teams, PHCs/CHCs, and NTEP units to facilitate diagnostic services (e.g., sputum collection, chest X\-rays) for referred children.
  


• Assist in establishing linkage pathways from schools to diagnostic and treatment services.
  


• Ensure adherence to national TB treatment guidelines and ethical standards during clinical interactions.
  

Medical Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain clinical records of students referred for further testing, including symptom profiles and outcomes.
  


• Contribute to case summaries, referral registers, and follow\-up reports for the central study team.
  


• Support documentation for any adverse events, refusal cases, and special medical follow\-up.
  

Support to Community Engagement & Capacity Building:

• Provide medical inputs during sensitisation sessions for school staff, community health workers, and local stakeholders.
  


• Train field counsellors, ASHAs, and school health educators on TB symptoms and referral red flags.
  


• Offer supportive supervision during field\-level screening events or health camps.