Project Research Scientist- I (Medica) -ICMR MINDS Project

St Johns Research Institute (SJRI); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

St Johns Research Institute (SJRI) in Bengaluru is seeking a Project Research Scientist- I (Medical) to develop and implement a service delivery model for screening, linkage to care, and management of mental disorders within NCD care at public health facilities.

The role involves training healthcare workers, coordinating with district hospital psychiatry and PHC doctors, and supporting digital apps and publication activities during a multi-state implementation study.

Qualifications

• MBBS degree required.
• Age up to 35 years.
• Minimum 1 year of fieldwork in rural Karnataka.

Responsibilities

• Train healthcare workers at different levels of the public healthcare system.
• Coordinate between the Psychiatrist at District Hospital and PHC doctors.
• Assist in managing digital apps and publication work.

Education

MBBS

Job description

Bangalore

Job Summary

Objectives: To develop and implement a service delivery model that would result in high coverage (at least 70%) of screening, linkage to care, and management of priority mental disorders among persons seeking care for NCDs at public health facilities. To assess the feasibility of adopting the implementation model by the health care system. To determine the cost of the implementation of the service delivery model. Methods: It will be a multi-site, quasi-experimental, within-site, interrupted time series design implementation study using a mixed-methods design incorporating formative and evaluative components into iterative improvement cycles. The implementation model consisting of screening, linkage, and treatment in mental health services integrating into NCD care, will be optimized with Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) while implementing the model in at least three blocks of seven districts of seven states. Expected outcome: Increase in the proportion of patients screened and managed for mental health disorders among those screened positive for or having established NCDs.

No of Vacancy: One

Key Responsibilities

• Training the healthcare workers at different levels of the public healthcare system.
• They will also coordinate between the Psychiatrist at District Hospital and PHC doctors.
• The Project Research Scientist- I (Medical) also will help the healthcare professionals in managing the digital apps and Publication works.

Eligibility Criteria

• Preferred Qualifications: MBBS
• Age Criteria : 35 Years
• Experience : Minimum of 1 year of fieldwork in rural areas of Karnataka
• Preferred Language: English, Kannada

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