Visiting Physician (Doctor)

Vacancy Announcement – Visiting Physician (Doctor)

Organization: Abhivyakti Foundation
Project: Targeted Intervention (TI) for Injecting Drug Users (IDUs)
Location: Amritsar, Punjab
Position: Visiting Physician (Doctor)

About Abhivyakti Foundation

Abhivyakti Foundation is a non-profit development organization working across multiple states of India in the areas of health, livelihoods, women empowerment, skill development, education, environment, and sustainable community development. Established with the vision of fostering holistic growth, Abhivyakti Foundation partners with government agencies, CSR entities, international donors, and civil society networks to implement impactful interventions at the grassroots level.

The organization has strong expertise in community-based health interventions, particularly in HIV/AIDS prevention and care programs under the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) and State AIDS Control Societies. Abhivyakti Foundation has been managing multiple Targeted Intervention (TI) projects focusing on High-Risk Groups (HRGs) including Injecting Drug Users (IDUs), Female Sex Workers (FSWs), Migrants, and Truckers.

Our mission is to build empowered communities by ensuring access to health, rights, and sustainable livelihoods through participatory approaches and innovative solutions.

About the Project

Abhivyakti Foundation is implementing a Targeted Intervention (TI) Project for Injecting Drug Users (IDUs) in Amritsar district with the support of Punjab State AIDS Control Society (PSACS). The project provides comprehensive HIV prevention and care services including harm reduction, STI/RTI management, linkages to Integrated Counselling and Testing Centres (ICTC), Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) centres, and psychosocial support.

The project also focuses on community mobilization, counselling, condom promotion, safe injecting practices, and capacity building of outreach teams to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS among HRGs.

Roles & Responsibilities of Visiting Physician

The selected candidate will be responsible for providing clinical and counselling services under the TI Project as per NACO/PSACS guidelines. Key functions include:

• Conducting regular health check-ups of IDU beneficiaries ensuring privacy, confidentiality, and dignity of patients.
• Diagnosing and treating STI/RTI cases using Syndromic Case Management (SCM) protocols.
• Maintaining accurate medical and clinical records in compliance with project requirements.
• Counselling patients on prevention, treatment adherence, HIV testing, ART linkages, and risk reduction practices.
• Ensuring proper usage and availability of clinic equipment (examination bed, instruments, adequate lighting, etc.).
• Motivating patients to utilize government health facilities for diagnostic and treatment services.
• Establishing referral linkages with ICTC, PPTCT, ART Centres, DMC, and PLHIV networks.
• Conducting health education sessions to promote condom use, safer injecting practices, and treatment compliance.
• Participating in monthly staff meetings and attending training sessions on STI/RTI and HIV/AIDS management.
• Supporting the project team in improving overall treatment outcomes and prevention efforts.

Eligibility Criteria

• MBBS degree (preferably registered with Medical Council).
• Prior experience in community health / HIV/AIDS / STI/RTI management preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with vulnerable populations.
• Positive attitude towards working with High-Risk Groups (HRGs) in field conditions.
• Availability of minimum 3–4 hours for at least 3 days a week (as per TI norms).
• Willingness to handle medicines as per provisions of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act.
• Capacity to maintain simple records and motivate community members effectively.

Remuneration

Remuneration will be provided as per PSACS / NACO norms and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to send their CV along with a cover letter to:

abhivyaktiasr.tipsacs@gmail.com
+91-7837526770

Last Date to Apply: Within 10 days from the date of this advertisement.

Address for Correspondence

Abhivyakti Foundation
M20 Nice Enclave, Near Dev Hospital, Opposite Hero Honda Agency,Batala Road, Amritsar – 143001, Punjab

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to ₹18,000.00 per month

Expected hours: 24 per week

Work Location: In person