Job Information

- Date Opened 10/19/2026
- Job Type Full time
- Contract Duration Fixed
- Years of experience 0-3 yrs
- Industry NGO/Social Services
- Required Skills
- Communicable
- data collection
- +11

- City Peth
- State/Province Maharashtra
- Country India
- Zip/Postal Code 422204

About Us

Intelehealth is an international non-profit committed to improving access to primary health care in underserved regions of the world through its innovative technology platform. Intelehealth can be used by health organizations to set up high quality primary health care programs connecting patients in remote and rural communities to doctors.

We believe work should be meaningful as well as enriching. At Intelehealth, we’re taking on one of the world’s biggest development’s challenge - solving the health access gap for last mile populations. We believe in creating and maintaining an organizational culture of innovation which is conducive for the incredible people who work with us.

Job Description

We are looking for a Community Health Assistant (CHA) to support the implementation of the Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Study under the Nashik Arogya Sampada project.

The CHA will be assigned a cluster of villages and will be responsible for community-based screening, basic health assessments, patient follow-up, and data collection, particularly for hypertension and diabetes.

The role requires regular field travel, basic smartphone proficiency, and willingness to learn essential screening procedures. Prior clinical experience is not mandatory, as necessary training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct community-level screening for hypertension and diabetes in assigned villages.

- Measure and record basic health parameters, including blood pressure and blood glucose, following training and approved study protocols.

- Identify individuals who require further medical consultation and support referrals to the appropriate healthcare provider.





- Register patients and accurately record screening information using a smartphone-based application.

- Conduct household visits, community mobilization, and patient follow-ups as required by the study.

- Coordinate with Health Workers, Community Health Assistants, and the project team to ensure smooth field implementation.

- Maintain screening records, daily activity reports, and study-related documentation.

- Ensure proper handling of screening devices and adherence to hygiene, safety, confidentiality, and study protocols.

- Travel regularly within the assigned village cluster and participate in training and review meetings.

- Complete assigned screening and follow-up targets within the study timeline.

Requirements

Education :

- Basic education with the ability to read, write, and understand instructions.

- Formal healthcare qualifications are not mandatory.

- Must be able to use a smartphone for basic data entry and communication.

- Ability to understand and communicate in Marathi is essential; familiarity with local tribal communities is an advantage.

Prior Experience :

- Freshers with an interest in community healthcare are welcome.

- Previous experience in household surveys, health screening, community mobilization, or field-based NGO work is preferred but not mandatory.

Willingness to learn blood pressure measurement, blood glucose testing, and basic patient assessment is essential.

- Skills:

- Basic reading, writing, and smartphone skills.

- Ability to learn and accurately perform BP measurement and other approved screening procedures.

- Good interpersonal and community communication skills.

- Ability to maintain accurate records and follow instructions.

- Willingness to travel independently across assigned villages.

- Ability to ride a two-wheeler; valid driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred.

- Responsible, punctual, and comfortable working in rural and remote settings.

Benefits

- Remote working

- Flexible working hours

- Excellent work culture

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