Position: Research Associate
Organization: Asian Development Research Institute (ADRI)
Location: Patna, Bihar
Application Deadline: 30 Jun 2024
Relevant Sectors:
- Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
- Health, Doctors, Nurses, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research
Brief of the Organization
The Centre for Health Policy (CHP) at the Asian Development Research Institute (ADRI) in Patna, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, aims to strengthen the health sector in Bihar through rigorous analysis and evidence-based policy-making. The Center works on multi-sectoral initiatives, including health, education, livelihood, climate sustainability, gender equality, and finance.
Position: Research Associate
Number of Positions: One
Duration: Two years
Eligibility
Required:
- Master’s in Public Health, Health Care Management, Hospital Administration, Biological Science, or equivalent.
- Good knowledge in Research Methodology, Diseases and their risk factors, Health System and Services of India, Climate change and resilience, Social equity, Innovations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
- Capability of Qualitative/Quantitative data analysis.
- Experience in developing research proposals and scientific publications.
- At least one year of experience with national/international organizations in research and development positions.
- Experience in liaising with stakeholders and national/international donors.
- Experience in developing new research proposals.
Desired:
- Capacity in study designing, preparation of research study tools, developing plans for data quality control and assurance, developing analytical plans, content writing, data analysis, and scientific manuscript development.
- Knowledge in health statistics and statistical methods.
- Knowledge of Epidemiology and health Systems.
Responsibilities
The Research Associate will conduct research under the guidance of the supervisor, including but not limited to:
Technical Expertise:
- Design, analyze, and report findings of research studies.
- Ensure efficiency, quality, and timeliness of research studies and deliverables.
- Prepare study designs for different assessments (quantitative and qualitative).
- Prepare sampling frames, tools, and instruments for relevant indicators.
- Manage pre-testing and cognitive testing of tools/instruments.
- Oversee data processing, including data entry software preparation, data entry supervision, back-checking, and cleaning.
- Prepare analytical reports for project components.
- Interpret and communicate findings relevant to study objectives and programmatic goals.
Operational Management and Capacity Building:
- Train data collectors and quality assurance supervisors.
- Document project efforts, learning, and achievements.
- Ensure all communication from research projects adheres to ethical guidelines and organizational values.
- Assist in preparing annual reports, case studies, briefs, presentations, and other reports.
- Manage relationships with vendors and consultants, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Other Responsibilities:
- Collate learnings from different sites and regions and develop a common information sharing module.
- Prepare slide-decks and reports for sharing data and findings with Government stakeholders.
- Support in developing and writing papers for publication and presentations.
- Document project progress for monthly meetings with district and state leadership and external stakeholders.
- Travel within or beyond program areas (10-30% of the time).
Remuneration
Commensurate with knowledge and experience, with a maximum offer of Rs. 75,000 per month for the deserving candidate.
Application
Interested and eligible candidates should send their CV documenting their educational qualifications and research experiences to Dr. Sanchita Mahapatra, Epidemiologist, at sanchita.chp@adriindia.org.
