Location : Shivpuri, (Madhya Pradesh)

Job Opportunity: Community Health Counsellor

Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Project Coordinator and Community Health Counsellor to support our adolescent health and well-being initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing counseling, conducting educational sessions, and engaging in community outreach efforts. This role requires a motivated individual with strong communication skills and relevant expertise in social work, psychology, or rural development.

Key Responsibilities:

Adolescent Counseling & Health Education:

- Provide individual and group counseling sessions on reproductive health, sexual health, mental health, substance abuse, nutrition, and overall well-being.
- Conduct educational sessions for adolescents and youth on healthy lifestyles, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Address psychosocial issues and promote positive behavioral changes among adolescents.

Community Outreach:

- Engage with local communities to raise awareness about health and well-being.
- Organize and participate in community-based initiatives, including health camps, school programs, and youth empowerment sessions.
- Mobilize adolescents and youth to attend counseling sessions and participate in health-related programs.

Eligibility Criteria:

- Educational Qualification: Postgraduate degree from a recognized institution in:
- M.S.W. (Master of Social Work)
- M.A. (Psychology)




- M.A. (Sociology)
- M.Sc. (Rural Development)
- A minimum of 55% marks is mandatory.
- Proficiency in computer science/information management, particularly in data entry, designing, and statistics, is required.

Essential Experience:

- Experience working at a collective level in government or non-government organizations, including reporting on government schemes.
- Only experience completed within the last three years will be considered valid.
- Internships or short-term project experience will not be considered.
- Strong proficiency in M.S. Excel and online reporting/data entry in internet-based systems is mandatory.

Preferred Experience:

- Candidates with experience working with institutions under the National Adolescent Health Program will be given preference.

Local Residency Requirement:

- Preference will be given to permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh.
- Additional preference for candidates applying from their respective district of residence.

Mandatory Documents:

- Attested mark sheet of the required educational qualification.
- Experience certificate.
- Permanent residency certificate of Madhya Pradesh.

Application Process:
Interested candidates can submit their applications via email at [email protected] or contact (phone hidden) for further inquiries.

Job Type: Full time

Work Location: In person

📌 Community Health Counselor (Shivpuri)
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