Counsellor - Apna Ghar Program

Counsellor (field position)

Experience:

Primary Responsibility:

Counselling for NCD Patients (Haemophilia and Cancer Care)

• Conduct individual therapy sessions with haemophilia patients to address psychological challenges arising from the condition.
• Conduct individual therapy sessions with cancer patients to address psychological challenges arising from the condition.
• Provide counselling to patients, offering socio-economic guidance, and raise awareness about various government schemes within the state.

Facilitating Support for Patients

• Reach out to haemophilia patients to assist with factor and prophylaxis, coordinate self-infusion and awareness camps.
• Organise physiotherapy and medical camps aimed at promoting homecare practices among haemophilia patients.
• Manage day-to-day administration of healthcare programs, ensuring patients receive necessary assistance and socio-economic support.
• Maintaining case studies and patient reports
  

Engage with Healthcare Community

• Collaborate with doctors and healthcare professionals to provide consultation support for haemophilia patients and facilitate patient access to healthcare services and ensure continuity of treatment.
• Visit hospitals and establish, maintain networks with hospitals and healthcare institutions, fostering strong relationships with service providers.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Candidate should have comprehensive understanding of healthcare scenario in the state and various programs and schemes related to NCDs and rare blood disorders.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with experience in working with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and administrative matters.
• Candidates with experience in non-profit sector/NGOs will be preferred.
• Skills in MS Office tools, English language (written/verbal) and local language proficiency (written/verbal).

Salary and Benefits:

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