Job Description

Vacancy Announcement - Visiting Physician (Doctor)

Organization:

Abhivyakti Foundation

Project:

Targeted Intervention (TI) for Injecting Drug Users (IDUs)

Location:

Amritsar, Punjab

Position:

Visiting Physician (Doctor)

About Abhivyakti Foundation

Abhivyakti Foundation is a non-profit development organization working across multiple states of India in the areas of health, livelihoods, women empowerment, skill development, education, environment, and sustainable community development. Established with the vision of fostering holistic growth, Abhivyakti Foundation partners with government agencies, CSR entities, international donors, and civil society networks to implement impactful interventions at the grassroots level.

The organization has strong expertise in community-based health interventions, particularly in

HIV/AIDS prevention and care programs

under the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) and State AIDS Control Societies. Abhivyakti Foundation has been managing multiple Targeted Intervention (TI) projects focusing on High-Risk Groups (HRGs) including Injecting Drug Users (IDUs), Female Sex Workers (FSWs), Migrants, and Truckers.

Our mission is to build empowered communities by ensuring access to health, rights, and sustainable livelihoods through participatory approaches and innovative solutions.

About the Project

Abhivyakti Foundation is implementing a

Targeted Intervention (TI) Project for Injecting Drug Users (IDUs)

in Amritsar district with the support of Punjab State AIDS Control Society (PSACS). The project provides comprehensive HIV prevention and care services including harm reduction, STI/RTI management, linkages to Integrated Counselling and Testing Centres (ICTC), Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) centres, and psychosocial support.

The project also focuses on community mobilization, counselling, condom promotion, safe injecting practices, and capacity building of outreach teams to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS among HRGs.

Roles & Responsibilities of Visiting Physician

The selected candidate will be responsible for providing

clinical and counselling services

under the TI Project as per NACO/PSACS guidelines. Key functions include:

Conducting regular health check-ups of IDU beneficiaries ensuring

privacy, confidentiality, and dignity

of patients. Diagnosing and treating STI/RTI cases using

Syndromic Case Management (SCM)

protocols. Maintaining

accurate medical and clinical records

in compliance with project requirements. Counselling patients on

prevention, treatment adherence, HIV testing, ART linkages, and risk reduction

practices. Ensuring proper usage and availability of clinic equipment (examination bed, instruments, adequate lighting, etc.). Motivating patients to utilize

government health facilities

for diagnostic and treatment services. Establishing referral linkages with ICTC, PPTCT, ART Centres, DMC, and PLHIV networks. Conducting health education sessions to promote

condom use, safer injecting practices, and treatment compliance

. Participating in

monthly staff meetings

and attending training sessions on STI/RTI and HIV/AIDS management. Supporting the project team in improving overall

treatment outcomes and prevention efforts

.

Eligibility Criteria

MBBS degree

(preferably registered with Medical Council). Prior experience in community health / HIV/AIDS / STI/RTI management preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with vulnerable populations. Positive attitude towards working with High-Risk Groups (HRGs) in field conditions. Availability of

minimum 3-4 hours for at least 3 days a week

(as per TI norms). Willingness to handle medicines as per provisions of the

Drugs & Cosmetics Act

. Capacity to maintain simple records and motivate community members effectively.

Remuneration

Remuneration will be provided as per

PSACS / NACO norms

and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to send their

CV along with a cover letter

to:

abhivyaktiasr.tipsacs@gmail.com

+91-7837526770

Last Date to Apply:

Within

10 days

from the date of this advertisement.

Address for Correspondence

Abhivyakti Foundation

M20 Nice Enclave, Near Dev Hospital, Opposite Hero Honda Agency,
Batala Road, Amritsar - 143001, Punjab

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to ₹18,000.00 per month

Expected hours: 24 per week

Work Location: In person