Project Research Scientist-I(Medical)- ICMR OMNIVEC Project

St John's; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 885,000 - 1,060,000; Full time

Job summary

St John’s in Bengaluru, India seeks a Project Research Scientist-I(Medical) for the ICMR OMNIVEC Project. The role focuses on reducing dengue burden through ICT and digital platforms, reaching a large audience quickly.

The contract position invites candidates with MBBS/MD (Community Medicine) or MBBS/MPH, with responsibilities including IEC material development, supervision, surveys, and data analysis. Salary is Rs. 87,100 per month with joining date in early November 2026.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD (Community Medicine) or MBBS/MPH as preferred qualifications.
• Skills include prevention of vector borne diseases, data management, networking and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Guide the development of IEC materials to support project goals and community engagement.
• Manage and supervise project staff to ensure timely implementation of activities.
• Design and conduct surveys to assess project outcomes and impact.
• Oversee data collection, management, and analysis to inform decisions.
• Communicate findings and best practices to stakeholders and partners.

Skills

Vector borne diseases prevention

Data management

Networking and coordination

Basic computer skills

Education

MBBS

MD (Community Medicine)

MPH

Job description

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Project Research Scientist-I(Medical)- ICMR OMNIVEC Project

Posted on: 06 Oct 2026

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: Fresher / Experienced

Job Summary:

The project aims to reduce the burden of Dengue infections through multiple information and communication technology and digital platforms such that it reaches a large audience within a short time.

Salary : RS. 87100/- p.m

No of Vacancy :One

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide the development of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials to support project goals and community engagement.
• Manage and supervise project staff to ensure timely implementation of project activities.
• Design and conduct surveys to assess project outcomes and impact.
• Oversee data collection, management, and analysis to inform decision‑making and reporting.
• Ensure effective communication of findings and best practices to stakeholders and partners.

Eligibility Criteria:

Preferred Qualifications: MBBS MD (Community Medicine) or MBBS MPH Skill required: Good knowledge of prevention of vector borne diseases, basic computer and data management skills, networking and coordination.

Age Criteria : 35 Years

Experience : Fresher / Experienced

Preferred Language: English, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi

Tentative Date of Joining : 2nd November 2026