MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES
International medical humanitarian organisation
is recruiting
COUNSELLOR – 1 (Full time position)
to start by 17 August 2015
MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (MSF - Doctors Without Borders-) is a private international, medical, nongovernmental
humanitarian
organisation
present
in
India
since
February
1999.
MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES was awarded the 1996 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament &
Development
MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES was awarded the 1999 Nobel Peace Prize
MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES observes strict neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics
and the right to humanitarian assistance and demands full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of its
functions.
We are looking for a dedicated team player to be Counsellor (Full Time) in the Mumbai HIV/MDRTB
Project. He/she will be part of a team of 47 national staff and 4 expatriates in Mumbai.
Gross Salary: 24,387 INR per month (Non-negotiable) + Other Benefits
PURPOSE OF POST
 Provide Psycho-social Support to /DS- and DR-TB patients and their families/care
takers/buddies in MMM ( Madan Mohan Malviya M East Ward-MEW) Hospital through
counselling and support groups.
 Liaison between Doctors without Borders India(DWBI) clinic and MMM Hospital for referral of
patients.
 Collaborate within the different components of the project, ensuring inter-disciplinary
teamwork.
 Promote the importance of counselling in care of DS- and DR-TB patients/PLWHA through
example, networking, information exchange, and trainings and provide input in advocacy in MEW.
Accountabilities
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Provide individual and group counselling sessions for DS and DR TB patients in MMM Hospital
including adherence counselling in collaboration with RNTCP MMM staff.
Conduct mental health assessment for all patients at baseline, during follow up, and ,Refer to
DRTB OPD committee psychiatrist if needed. Provide health talks., Plan and facilitate support
group sessions .Mentor RNTCP MEW staff in the hospital and HPs on communication skills and
counselling of TB patients and assist in social assessments .
Assist RNTCP MMM hospital staff and MEW HP staff in conducting health talks, support groups
and awareness raising activities in the community (technical input).
Collaborate with local NGOs and community based organisations (CBOs) in awareness raising
activities and co-facilitate the dissemination of TB related messages.
Mentor and co-facilitate home visits for TB patients with the RNTCP staff and DWBI social
worker/counsellor.
Contribute to the assessment of health seeking behaviour of patients and MEW community.
Collaborate in Patient Support trainings and mentoring activities
Participate in the creation and implementation of new counselling guidelines, IEC tools and
training materials.
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Collaborate with TISS/other NGO/CBOs affiliated counsellors in order to identify patients’ needs
and to provide supportive counselling for MEW TB patients i.
Report any issues related to infection prevention Contribute to identify factors defining
adherence for TB patients experiences of succeeded adherence cases, in order to assess a new
strategy for non-adherent patients Contribute to evaluate and approach the presence of stigma
and discrimination in TB patients and PLWHA in MEW and misconceptions on TB in the
community
Contribute to advocacy efforts for TB patients/PLWHA and Record patient testimonies of
treatment experiences incl. stigma and discrimination under the supervision
Attend lobbying activities, outside trainings, meetings and involve in emergency interventions if
needed
Requirements/Qualifications
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Languages required: English, Hindi, Marathi
Required Bachelors/Masters degree in counselling/Psychology/Social work.
Essential, working experience of at least 3 years in related jobs for TB/HIV
Desirable, working experience with MSF/DWBI or other NGOs.
Good working knowledge and skills with Microsoft Word/Excel/Power Point
Gender: Not relevant
Other requirements:
o Positive attitude, creativity, Proactive, dynamic, flexible and team player
o Motivated to work for humanitarian organisation.
o Good organization, planning and reporting skills
o Patience and good listening skills and diplomacy and Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills
o Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural background.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please clearly state which position you are applying for and send CV and letter of motivation (with
phone number) no later than 20 July 2015 to: msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org.
Application without motivation letter will not be accepted.
We do not use external recruitment consultant.
Due to high volume of applicants only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates not
contacted by 24 July 2015 can assume to not having been short-listed. No phone calls, faxes, or
drop-ins please.
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