Project Technical Assistant – L1

Public Health Career; Gujarat; On-site; INR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG) invites applications for the position of Project Technical Assistant– L1. The role focuses on data collection, field data handling, and coordination for an AMS/IPC economic evaluation study in Indian healthcare facilities.

The selected candidate will support data collection, data entry, and reporting tasks over a 6-month period in Gujarat. Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Social Science (desirable: with B.Sc.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Science is required.
• Minimum one year of experience in data collection or healthcare settings.
• Desirable: Master’s degree with B.Sc. Nursing.
• Travel and field data collection will be required.
• Good report writing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect data from hospital/field tools and sites.
• Hand over collected data daily to the study team.
• Prepare data for analysis and reporting.
• Count and reconcile data for quality and quantity.
• Travel to field sites as required.
• Undertake other duties as required by the project.

Skills

Data collection

Data reconciliation

Report writing

Field travel

Education

Master’s degree in Social Science

Master degree with B.Sc. Nursing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Project Name: Economic Evaluation of Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) interventions in Indian Healthcare Facilities – Multicentric Study

Position Code: IIPHG/REC/2026-27/113-R

Position Title: Project Technical Assistant – L1

No. of Posts: 02 (Two)

Location: Gujarat

Duration of Position: 06 Months

Brief On The Organization

Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG) is a University established under IIPHG Act, 2015 of Gujarat State. It offers courses in the field of Public Health. It also undertakes various research projects in the field of Public Health. The university is established by Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) with support from the Government of Gujarat, Department of Health & Family Welfare.

Project Brief

IIPHG received a grant from the Department of Health Research (DHR), Government of India, to establish a Resource Hub for Health Technology Assessment (HTA). The Hub aims to strengthen evidence-informed policymaking through HTA and economic evaluation, supporting efficient, equitable, and informed allocation of healthcare resources in India.

Economic Evaluation of Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Interventions in Indian Healthcare Facilities. A multicentric DHR-supported study to evaluate the costs, health outcomes, and economic implications of AMS and IPC interventions across healthcare facilities in India, generating evidence to inform healthcare decision‑making and resource allocation.

Deliverables

• To collect all needed data from constructed or available tools from Hospital settings
• Hand over all collected data at the end of the working day
• Make data available for analyzing procedure
• Count and reconcile data in terms of quality and quantity
• Travel to the field as per the requirement
• Undertake other relevant duties as required

Qualification

Any Master’s degree in Social Science

Desirable:

Master degree with B.Sc. Nursing: Health Sciences / Nursing / Allied Health Sciences

Experience:

Minimum 01 Year of Experience

Desirable

1 Year of Experience in Hospital setting

Other Requirements

Travel & Place Percentage of travel liasioning Requirement Report Writing & Documentation Operational Requirement Computer Knowledge 100% Yes Yes Yes Yes

Last Date of Receipt of Applications

5th November, 2026.

Remarks

• Please select the Name of the Post "Project Technical Assistant– L1" OR Position Code (IIPHG-REC-2026-27-113-R) in the subject.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
• Mere eligibility will not entitle any candidate being called for interview.
• Candidates applying for more than one post are required to submit separate application for each post.
• Call letters to the shortlisted applicants shall be sent by email. No postal communication shall be made.
• Incomplete applications, shall be summarily rejected and no communication in this regard shall be entertained.No TA / DA will be paid to attend the selection process, if called for.
• Persons employed in Government/Semi-Government Organization or Educational Institutions in India must apply through proper channel.
• IIPHG reserves the right to fill or not to fill any or all available positions.
• The requirements of minimum qualification and/or experience may be relaxed in the case of candidates with outstanding credentials.
• No correspondence will be entertained from candidates regarding any delays, conduct & result of interview and reasons for not being called for interview.
• Women are encouraged to apply.