Certified Diabetes Educator

Job Title: Diabetes Educator – Mehsana Project
Location: Gujarat (with travel to Mehsana District and/or Ahmedabad)
Organization: The Diabesties Foundation
Type: Full-Time/Hybrid

Project: Comprehensive Care & Support for Type 1 Diabetes in collaboration with Mehsana DDO Office
Reports To: Project Manager
Number of positions: 2

About Our Organization:

The Diabesties Foundation (TDF) is a non-profit pioneering Type 1 Diabetes care since 2018. Through various projects, we address health inequities by promoting access to insulin, education, and support—working with diverse stakeholders to drive sustainable, inclusive healthcare impact.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a committed and empathetic individual to serve as an Educator for our Mehsana Project. This role is critical in supporting and educating individuals impacted by Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) within the community. The ideal candidate should have good command on the Gujarati language, basic digital literacy, and preferably a lived experience or close connection to T1D.

Key Responsibilities:

· Conduct awareness and education sessions on Type 1 Diabetes in the community.

· Support individuals and families with T1D through one-on-one and group interactions.

· Collaborate with healthcare professionals and key stakeholders in the community.

· Participate in meetings with government officials.

· Maintain basic documentation and data related to the project.

· Track progress through consistent monitoring and data collection

· Support with research and evidence-based decision making.

· Travel to Mehsana District and/or Ahmedabad as required.

Qualification:

B.Sc. in Nutrition, Food Science & Nutrition, Microbiology, Life Sciences/ B.Sc. Nursing/ Medical degree (MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS)/ Pharmacy (B. Pharm)/ Degrees in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy / Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)

Language Proficiency:

• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking Gujarati is mandatory.

Preferred Background:

· Individuals living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)

· Caregivers of someone with T1D

· Healthcare professionals (HCPs) willing to undergo CDE training or already certified

Skills:

· Basic digital literacy, familiarity with MS Office Suite, Zoom and other

· Research and Data analysis

· Report writing

· Government liasoning

· Community organizing

Other Requirements:

Willingness and ability to travel within Gujarat

Application Process:

Interested candidates may send their CV and a brief cover letter to contact@diabesties.foundation by 31st July 2025.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Work Location: In person