Position Open: Medical Officer
Location: Gangtok,Sikkim
Reporting to: Programme Manager
Last date to apply:October 09,2023
Organization Background:
The Humsafar Trust (HST) is India’s first community-based organization (CBO) of self-Identified homosexual mem, MSM (Men who have Sex with Men), Hijras and LBT persons that stared in April 1994. We at The Humsafar Trust, are looking for eligible candidates for the position of Clinic Coordinator, Guwahati, Assam
The Humsafar Trust has been awarded CULVER MAX ENTERTAINMENT PRIVATE LIMITED (erstwhile known as SONY PICTURES NETWORKS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED) grant. This Project aims to provide holistic HIV-related (prevention and treatment) services to, LGB (Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual) communities and transgender/hijra women in three states (Maharashtra, Delhi, and Assam) across 4 Integrated HIV clinics (Mumbai, Nagpur, Delhi, Guwahati). It also aims to strengthen the existing HIV Integrated Clinic which offers holistic services (HIV/STI clinic, mental health and, nutrition counseling, and legal Aid support at the HUB, continuum of care, and support services for People living with HIV AIDS. The project will also aim to build cities of clinic staff that will strengthen their work and improve the efficiency of staff for providing quality care services to the communities. It is anticipated that success of this initiative will help us inform the National Program of India about the need to incorporate community-based holistic care and support to address gaps that exist in service delivery for LGB and TG/ Hijra communities and living with HIV in India. The Project will be implemented in partnership with HST’s community partners in the state.
Job Description:
• Provide STI/HIV care and support through SAHYOG clinic and referral centres.
• Ensure procedures for partner treatment.
• Maintain patient register, drug register and STI/RTI register.
• Check for availability of medicines and inform the clinic in-charge about the same.
• Ensure medicines are within the expiry period and intimate the clinic coordinator about the expired medicines.
• Provide necessary treatment and make referrals as required.
• Signing the HIV test reports of the clinic
• Weekly/Monthly report of the total number of clients
Minimum Qualifications and Skills:
• Display a clear commitment to work.
• Knowledge of more than one language is preferred.
• Communication skills with the community and staff should be excellent.
• A minimum of MBBS Degree from a recognized university is required.
• Experience of working with the community and relevant field is added incentive.
• Knowledge of the LGBTQ+ community.
This position is a full-time position.
• Compensation package will be commensurate with qualification and experience. Interested candidates meeting the above criteria are requested to submit their application along with a covering note to jobs@humsafar.org ,please indicate the title and location of the post applied for on the subject line of your e-mail. Mention your current pay details in the covering note.
• Please note that we will not be able to notify all applicants. Only short-listed candidates will be notified about the interview date.