Certified Diabetes Educator

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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 apply below by 31^st July 2025.