Research Assistant

Public Health Career; Gujarat; On-site; INR 508,000 - 608,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Career, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG), invites applications for a Research Assistant to support the Cost of Health Services in India (CHSI) study in Gujarat. The role requires a Master’s in Public Health, data collection, field travel, and coordination with the project team.

Remuneration is up to 50,000 per month for a 6-month term. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews; travel, data handling, and documentation duties

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in hospital settings is desirable.
• HTA methods understanding is desirable.
• Willingness to travel and work in field settings.

Responsibilities

• Collect all needed data from constructed or available tools.
• Hand over all collected data at the end of the working day.
• Make data available for analyzing procedures.
• Count and reconcile data in terms of quality and quantity.
• Travel to the field as per the requirement.
• Undertake other relevant duties as required and assigned by PI.

Skills

Computer Knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Public Health

Job description

Project Name

HTA multicentric studies

Position Code

IIPHG/REC/2026-27/130

Position Title

Research Assistant

No. of Posts

01 (One)

Location

Gujarat

Remuneration

50,000/- per month (Maximum)

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 has received a multicentric study grant from the Department of Health Research (DHR), Government of India, to undertake the Cost of Health Services in India (CHSI) study. The study aims to generate evidence through standardized data collection to support informed health policy decisions and efficient resource allocation under the broader Health Technology Assessment (HTA) framework.

Deliverables

• To collect all needed data from constructed or available tools


• 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 and assigned by PI

Qualification

Master’s degree in Public Health

Desirable

Health Economics/ Public Health or allied discipline.

Experience

Minimum 01 Year of Experience and in-depth understanding of hospital settings

Desirable

01 Year of Experience and understanding of HTA Methods

Other Requirements

• Travel & Place


• Percentage of travel liasioning


• Report Writing & Documentation


• Operational Requirement


• Computer Knowledge 100%


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Last Date of Receipt of Applications

3rd November, 2026.

Remarks

• 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.