Position: Qualitative Research Associate

Organization: Indian Institute of Public Health

Location: Meghalaya

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Project Brief:
The Indian Institute of Public Health, Shillong is implementing a project entitled “Changing the Landscape of Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections in India Using a One Health Approach” in collaboration with Christian Medical College Vellore.

 
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conduct research relevant to the objectives of the project
• Provide inputs to understand the local context relevant to the project. 
• Co-ordinate with local government personnel, health workers, and village leaders for the purpose of research
• Maintain a detailed log of fieldwork and provide weekly reports to the Principal Investigator or immediate supervisor 
• Lead and assist the team in conducting research
• Maintain documentation for research procedures and findings for management review.
• Provide assistance and conduct training for research team members when required.
• Any other project or institution-related activities as may be assigned from time to time
• You will be required to work as per the requirement of the project/location of work

Qualification:
Essential: Masters in Social Work/Development Studies and similar disciplines
Working knowledge of the local language (Khasi)

Desirable:

• Knowledge of conducting research
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in community and research projects
• Annual Salary (CTC) will be commensurate with available skills and fitment of the incumbent as per the selection process.