Cluster Link Worker (CLW)

Position Title

Cluster Link Worker

Organisation

YR Gaitonde Medical Educational & Research Foundation (YRGMERF)

Compensation

Remuneration will reflect the candidate’s experience and skills, subject to the approved budget

About YRG MERF

Established in 1993, YRGMERF is a pioneering non-governmental organisation in India, committed to transforming lives through integrated healthcare, inclusive partnerships, and forward-looking research. Grounded in the values of integrity and sustainability, we address both immediate and evolving societal challenges empowering communities to attain equitable and lasting health outcomes. We provide comprehensive services across prevention, care, support, and treatment, particularly for those affected by HIV and other infectious diseases.

Key Responsibilities

·Conduct village-level site mapping (vulnerability mapping, health services/facility mapping, and household mapping).

·Understand the migration patterns (both in and out migration) in the local community.

·Reach out to the un-reached HRIs/groups and vulnerable young people with information and skills relevant to HIV prevention and risk reduction.

·Provide relevant information regarding condom use, using innovative means that are contextually, locally and culturally appropriate.

·Work towards reducing stigma and discrimination in the community by facilitating involvement of HIV positive people, community groups like SHGs, PRI and VHSC, and bringing into focus and addressing gender dimensions of stigma and discrimination.

·Advocate with identified stakeholders for creating an enabling environment (and reducing stigma and discrimination).

·Maintain rapport with local health units and facilitate access to services.

·Have knowledge about the key health facilities in the vicinity, at FRU and the district level, and possess necessary information about the services        available at the identified facilities.

·Work towards reducing barriers to accessing services and promote STI management and partner notification.

·Coordinate the linkage between communities and service institutions (especially ICTC, PHC/CHC, RTI /STI clinic and district hospital).

·Identify and train volunteers.

·Collect monthly data from condom depot holders.

·Prepare monthly reports for his/her area according to a pre-defined format.

Education and Skills:

Knowledge and Skills:

• Familiarity with government health policies and programmes
  
• Strong communication skills
  
• Ability to work in small teams, and flexible ways of working
  
• PLHIVs are encouraged to apply
  

Benefits & Work Environment

• 24 days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays.
  
• Health insurance coverage
  
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
  
• Scope for learning and professional development. 
  

YRG is an equal-opportunity organisation. At YRG, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity as part of our values. We celebrate employee’s differences in abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Our team are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives.