job description
position: health counselor ( srh-sexual reproductive health) (01)
department: programs
project: swarna nav disha - partnership between myna, kada and aditya birla hindalco
csr
location: kuppam, chittoor district, andhra pradesh
contract type: 6-month contract (renewable based on program continuation)
about myna mahila foundation
myna mahila foundation creates employment for women in marginalized communities while
promoting women's health through production and distribution of affordable menstrual health
products, educational sessions, and health camps.
website: https://
about the role
myna mahila is implementing swarna nav disha, a reproductive health initiative across 13
health facilities in kuppam constituency, in partnership with kada and aditya birla hindalco
csr. this project will train 345 healthcare providers (asha workers, anms) who will deliver
counseling to 8,000+ community beneficiaries through a cascading model.
we seek a motivated health counselor to provide direct counseling, support capacity building of
frontline workers, and monitor counseling quality across facilities. you will assist in developing
training and quality monitoring skills with guidance from experienced program managers while
delivering technology-enabled counseling services.
key responsibilities
direct counseling services
provide individual counseling for srh cases (complications, difficult decisions,
adolescent support)
facilitate group counseling sessions for specific populations (postpartum women, newly
married couples)
deliver telecounseling through mhealth app and myna bolo chatbot platform
conduct demonstration counseling sessions during training programs to model best
training support (with mentorship)
assist master trainers in delivering capacity building programs for asha workers ,
anms and other frontline workers
support development of training materials, case studies, and counseling scripts
provide on-site coaching and mentoring to trained frontline workers
learn and apply training delivery techniques with guidance from experienced trainers
quality monitoring (using provided tools)
monitor counseling sessions conducted by trained asha workers and anms using
standardized observation tools
conduct facility visits across 13 facilities and provide constructive feedback to providers
track counseling quality indicators (session duration, information completeness, client
satisfaction)
conduct client exit interviews and document quality observations
technology & data management
use mhealth app and myna bolo chatbot for telecounseling delivery
record all counseling sessions, client data, and outcomes in digital platforms accurately
and timely
capture data from monitoring visits and training sessions using apps and digital tools
train asha workers and anms on technology platform usage for data recording
critical competencies
required:
strong clinical counseling skills in reproductive health, family planning, and adolescent
health
experience conducting client-centered counseling in individual and group settings
excellent interpersonal and communication skills for counseling and providing feedback
comfortable with technology platforms (mobile apps, chatbots, digital data capture
systems)
strong data recording and documentation skills using digital tools and apps
cultural sensitivity for addressing sensitive reproductive health topics
fluency in written and spoken english and telugu
willingness to travel extensively across 13 facilities in kuppam constituency
Experience
1 - 2 Years
No. of Openings
1
Education
B.A, BDS, BAMS, B.Pharma, B.Sc, Any Bachelor Degree
Role
Health Advice Officer
Industry Type
NGO / Social Services
Gender
Female
Job Country
India
Type of Job
Full Time
Work Location Type
Work from Office