Female Outreach Worker
Organization: Umakant Service Foundation, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Project: Targeted Intervention (TI) Project
Supported by: Uttar Pradesh State AIDS Control Society (UPSACS), Department of Medical Health &
Family Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Umakant Service Foundation invites applications from eligible female candidates for the post of Outreach Worker (ORW) under its TI Project in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The selected candidate will primarily work with the spouses and partners of key populations, including People Who Inject Drugs (PWID/IDU), Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM), and Transgender (TG) persons, with a special focus on Index Testing and linkage to HIV-related services.
1. Position Details
Post: Female Outreach Worker (ORW)
Number of Vacancies: 01
Duty Station: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Nature of Employment: Purely contractual
Preference: Local female candidates with knowledge of the local community and language. Preference will be given to candidates from the spouse community of IDUs.
2. Essential Qualifications
Minimum educational qualification: 10+2 (Intermediate) pass.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of the local community and willingness to undertake regular field visits.
Ability to counsel, motivate and mobilize spouses/partners for HIV testing and related services.
Ability to maintain records, prepare reports and coordinate with the project team.
Willingness to undertake field visits for at least 20 days per month.
3. Key Roles and Responsibilities
Identify, contact and build rapport with spouses and partners of IDUs/PWID, MSM and TG communities.
Facilitate Index Testing by motivating and supporting spouses/partners of identified HRGs and PLHIV to access HIV testing services, following applicable guidelines and informed-consent procedures.
Provide information and awareness regarding HIV/AIDS, prevention, testing and available treatment services.
Facilitate referrals and linkages to ICTC, ART centres and other relevant health services, as required.
Follow up with spouses/partners to support testing uptake and ensure continuity of services while maintaining confidentiality.
Coordinate with Peer Educators, Counsellors, ORWs and the M&E-cum-Accounts Assistant for field activities, documentation and reporting.
Maintain accurate records of outreach, referrals, Index Testing and service linkages.
Participate in project meetings, field reviews and capacity-building activities as required.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned under applicable NACO and UPSACS guidelines and the approved Terms of Reference (ToR).
4. Remuneration
Consolidated Monthly Salary: ?10,500/-
Travel Allowance (TA): ?1,500/- per month
Total Monthly Remuneration: ?12,000/-
As per applicable NACO/UPSACS guidelines and approved project provisions.
5. Application Procedure
Interested and eligible female candidates should send their updated CV by email on or before 28 October 2026.
Email: umakantservice.tivns@gmail.com
Candidates must mention their active mobile number in their CV.
6. Important Information
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of recruitment.
The interview date, time and venue will be communicated to shortlisted candidates.
The position is purely contractual.
For Further Information:
Mobile: 7388489977, 9456081958
Office Address:
Umakant Service Foundation – TI Project
S 24/1-12 A, Tajpur, Mahavir Mandir Road,
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh – 221002.
Join Us in Strengthening HIV Prevention, Index Testing and Linkage to Care for Spouses and Partners of Key Populations.