The Clinician will be responsible for supporting TB screening and clinical referral processes as part of the project at the district level. This role involves conducting clinical assessments, interpreting screening outcomes, ensuring referral linkages with public health systems, and supporting the follow-up of identified cases. The Clinician will work in close coordination with the District Coordinator, school health teams, community health workers, and local TB program officials to ensure timely and ethical medical engagement. Clinical Screening & Assessment:

- Review TB screening outcomes and provide clinical interpretation and follow-up recommendations.
- Support the medical review of symptomatic children and refer them to the appropriate health facilities for further diagnosis or treatment as per NTEP protocols.
- Conduct in office clinical checks (where necessary) at designated schools or community centres.

Coordination with Health Systems

- Liaise with RBSK teams, PHCs/CHCs, and NTEP units to facilitate diagnostic services (e.g., sputum collection, chest X-rays) for referred children.
- Assist in establishing linkage pathways from schools to diagnostic and treatment services.
- Ensure adherence to national TB treatment guidelines and ethical standards during clinical interactions. Medical Documentation & Reporting:

- Maintain clinical records of students referred for further testing, including symptom profiles and outcomes.
- Contribute to case summaries, referral registers,



and follow-up reports for the central study team.
- Support documentation for any adverse events, refusal cases, and special medical follow-up. Support to Community Engagement & Capacity Building:

- Provide medical inputs during sensitisation sessions for school staff, community health workers, and local stakeholders.
- Train field counsellors, ASHAs, and school health educators on TB symptoms and referral red flags.
- Offer supportive supervision during field-level screening events or health camps.

Requirements

- Qualifications &

Skills

- Bachelors degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Public Health, or a related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in counselling, community outreach, or school-based interventions.
- Experience working with children, adolescents, or in school health programmes is preferred.
- Languages- Hindi and English (spoken and written); local dialects are an advantage

- Desirable Attributes
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognised institution.
- Registration with the Medical Council of India or relevant state council (mandatory).
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in community health, school health, or TB control programmes preferred.
- Experience working with children/adolescents and school-based health systems desirable.
- Knowledge of NTEP protocols and public health infrastructure is an advantage.
- Culturally sensitive and able to adapt to diverse communities.

📌 Clinician Professional (Chennai)
🏢 YRG Care
📍 Chennai