Visiting Physician

**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.

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**
- 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**

**+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