Project Technical Support – III (Mobile Application Development), ICMR-Funded Project @ HSR, Kochi

Amrita; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

Amrita Institute of Medical Science (AIMS) in Kochi seeks a Project Technical Support - III (Mobile Application Development) for an ICMR-funded study. The role will design, develop, and maintain a mobile app to track growth trajectories, neurodevelopment, and metabolic risks in SGA infants, with Malayalam language interface support.

The candidate will integrate the app with the parenting program, ensure user-friendliness for field staff, manage data capture and synchronization, and travel within

Qualifications

• MCA degree or equivalent.
• Experience developing Android and/or iOS apps.
• Knowledge of backend integration for mobile apps.
• Familiarity with data security and privacy in health data.
• Experience with mobile data collection platforms.
• Proficiency in Malayalam preferred for field coordination.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain the project's mobile application for tracking growth trajectories and health outcomes.
• Integrate the app with parenting support modules and early follow-up schedules.
• Ensure user-friendly interface for parents, caregivers, and field workers, with Malayalam language support.
• Implement data capture, storage, and synchronization for field data collection.
• Coordinate with the research team to align app features with study protocol.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting during field implementation.
• Assist with data management, backups, and security of app data.
• Travel to field sites within Central Kerala for deployment and training.
• Assist with documentation and technical manuals for the app.
• Experience with Android and/or iOS development and backend integration.
• Knowledge of data security and privacy protocols for health data.

Skills

Android development

iOS development

Backend integration

Data security

Mobile data collection

Malayalam language

MS Excel

Data management

Education

MCA

Job description

Project Technical Support - III (Mobile Application Development), ICMR-Funded Project @ HSR, Kochi

Applications are invited for the position of Project Staff for an ICMR-funded project under Health Science Research (HSR), Kochi Campus. The project titled A Cluster-Randomized Trial of Early Follow-Up, Parenting Support Program, and Mobile Application on Growth Trajectories, Neurodevelopment, and Metabolic Risks among Small for Gestational Age Infants, Central Kerala (Project ID: EM/DEV/IG/2026/1608).

Place of Work: Amrita Institute of Medical Science (AIMS), Kochi

Name of the Post

Project Technical Support - III (Mobile Application Development)

Location

Ernakulam, Keralam

Duration

Up to 2 years (initial tenure of 11 months, extendable based on performance)

Requirements

Requirements 1

Qualifications

MCA

Job Description

• Design, develop, and maintain the project's mobile application for tracking growth trajectories, neurodevelopment, and metabolic risks among Small for Gestational Age (SGA) infants.
• Integrate the mobile application with the parenting support program modules and early follow-up schedules.
• Ensure the application is user-friendly for parents/caregivers and field health workers, with support for Malayalam language interface.
• Implement data capture, storage, and synchronization features for field data collection.
• Coordinate with the research team to align app features with the study protocol and data collection tools.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for app users during field implementation.
• Assist with data management, backup, and security of app-generated data.
• Travel to field sites within Central Kerala for app deployment, training, and user support.
• Assist with documentation, report writing, and technical manuals for the mobile application.
• Experience in Android and/or iOS application development.
• Experience with backend integration.
• Knowledge of data security and privacy protocols for health data.
• Familiarity with mobile data collection platforms.
• Proficiency in Malayalam (preferred for field coordination and user training).
• Strong MS Excel and basic data management skills

Last Date to Apply

October 2, 2026