Released by: LEPRA Society
Job Title : Community Mobiliser (ACF-TB)
Date of Release: 17th June 2026
Last date for receipt of applications: 27th June 2026
Reporting to: District ACF Coordinator
No of positions : 11
Location : Jashpur, Balrampur, Manendragarh, Surajpur, Rajnandgaon, Gariyaband, Kanker, Bastar, Bijapur, and Sukma in Chhattisgarh
REF No.: CMACF840
About Organisation: LEPRA Society is an organization working for people affected by Leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, TB, HIV/AIDS & other NTDs, Eye Care and governed by a board comprising of distinguished individuals from across India.
About the Project:
With the support of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (GFATM) and guidance from the Central TB Division, SAATHII, as the Principal Recipient (PR) and Lepra Society as the SR, are implementing (a) Integrated Pediatric TB care services in both the public and private health sectors to increase pediatric TB case detection and improve treatment outcomes, and (b) Active Case Finding (ACF) for early detection of missing TB cases among key and vulnerable populations, using innovative AI-enabled portable X-ray devices. The project implementation is carried out through Sub-Recipient (SR) partners in the states of Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh.
Lepra Society is the implementing partner in the state of Chhattisgarh. Lepra Society seek Community Mobiliser based at the district headquarters of the implementation geographies to support the implementation of the project. .
The position is for immediate employment
Key Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of a “Community Mobiliser” is to support organising Active Case Finding for TB (ACF) activities in the community as per the national TB program guidelines. The candidate will report to the District ACF Coordinator.
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Coordinate with healthcare providers and frontline workers, and map the list of “Key Vulnerable Population” for pre-camp mobilisation
• Visit and conduct pre-camp mobilisation in the community, especially focusing on the key vulnerable population, including raising awareness on health screening
• On camp day, assist the District ACF coordinator and X-ray technician in the effective conduct of the camp and KVP mobilisation in the camp, and support in sample collection and transportation from the campsite to the nearest TB testing centre
• Post-camp, prepare the list of attendees who are eligible for sample collection (Symptomatic and X-ray abnormal) and, in coordination with frontline workers, ensure sample collection and transportation from all those eligible, within 3-5 days of camp
• Coordinate with the lab and update all sample results with the district ACF coordinator
• Mobilise all the camp attendees with abnormal CXR results whose samples tested negative and ensure they visit the nearby healthcare facility for clinical evaluation
• Assist the District ACF coordinator in KVP mapping and data documentation of the camp
• Coordinate with the block-level healthcare providers and assist the district ACF coordinator for camp planning in high-risk villages and other settings
• Support and ensure timely treatment initiation of all TB diagnosed and TB Preventive Therapy for all those eligible, and conduct counselling sessions with each patient in the early treatment period
• Support in linkage of TB patients to Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana.
Qualifications and Skills:
Any degree with a diploma/graduation in radiography or paramedical staff who has the working knowledge of operating a handheld X-ray unit. with 1-2 years of work experience.
Skills:
• Candidate should be 18 years and above, 10th or 12th pass (able to read and write)/Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Arts/Science/Commerce/Health Science/Community Nursing or GNM
• At least 1 year of experience in community outreach, health education, or a similar role, preferably within TB or infectious disease programs
• Should have hands-on experience in handling electronic devices like tablets and laptops and be familiar with any data entry tools
• Willing to document and report as per the project requirements
• Willing to travel, around 20 days, extensively in the districts
• Ability to work independently and as a team player in a complex, multicultural environment
• Excellent oral, reading and written communication skills in the local language and additional knowledge of the English language will be an advantage
• People who work as a TB champion, or My Bharat volunteer, will be given preferences if they fit under the other mentioned criteria.
• Preference will be given to candidate who has two-wheeler with a valid driving licence
Please note that we will be able to communicate only with shortlisted candidates at every stage of selection process.
Remuneration: Rs. 2 to 2.2 Lakhs per annum
HOW TO APPLY?
If you have the skills and necessary experience and are interested in this position please forward your application along with covering letter and detailed resume in the specified format downloaded from www.leprasociety.in (Get Involved - “career column”) to hrd@leprahealthinaction.in specifying the REF.NO & Post applied for on or before the due date.
LEPRA Society is an equal opportunity employer.
LEPRA Society’s management reserves the right to modify the contents of this position description at any time.