Research Associate Health Sector

Centre for Good Governance, Hyderabad; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Centre for Good Governance (CGG) Hyderabad invites applications for a contractual Research Associate on a health sector project. The role involves research, documentation, data analysis and field verification, with travel within the state.

The candidate should have a Master’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in research or monitoring and evaluation, with strong analytical and communication skills. Selected candidates will work with the project team to deliver verification reports and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university/institution.
• 3+ years of research, policy analysis, programme support or M&E experience.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support research and compile evidence for indicator verification.
• Review policy documents, guidelines, records and secondary data.
• Assist in data compilation, report writing and verification reports.
• Support field verification activities and stakeholder consultations.
• Coordinate project activities and ensure timely deliverables.
• Analyze data and prepare evidence-based recommendations.
• Liaise with Government departments and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Research experience

Education

Master's Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Management, Development Studies, or any other relevant discipline

Job description

Job Description:

Position : Research Associate

Recruitment Notification – Engagement of Professional for a Health Sector Project

The Centre for Good Governance (CGG), Hyderabad, invites applications from qualified and experienced professionals for engagement on a contractual basis for a project in the Health Sector. The engagement is purely project-based and contractual in nature.

Role : Research Associate

Required Qualification

Master's Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Management, Development Studies, or any other relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institution.

Key Job Description

• Support research, documentation and compilation of evidence for indicator verification.
• Review policy documents, programme guidelines, administrative records and secondary data.
• Assist in data compilation, report writing and preparation of verification reports.
• Support field verification activities, stakeholder consultations and project documentation.

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in research, policy analysis, programme support or monitoring & evaluation assignments.
• Experience in literature review, documentation, data compilation and technical report writing.
• Experience in Government, public health or development sector projects is desirable.
• Good analytical, communication and documentation skills.

General Project Information, Eligibility and Terms of Engagement

Broad Responsibilities

• Overall project management including planning and coordination and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Monitoring, evaluation, verification and validation of programme activities.
• Development of verification methodologies, sampling strategies and analytical frameworks.
• Field assessments, stakeholder consultations and documentation.
• Data analysis, report preparation and evidence-based recommendations.
• Coordination with Government departments and other stakeholders.
• Any other project-related responsibilities assigned from time to time.

Eligibility

• Public Health
• Health Systems Strengthening
• Health Programme Management
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Independent Verification / Third Party Assessment
• Hospital Administration
• Data Analytics / MIS
• Research and Policy Analysis
• Government, Multilateral or Donor-funded Programmes

Nature of Engagement

• The engagement will be purely on a contractual basis and co-terminus with the project.
• Posting will ordinarily be in Hyderabad. However, extensive travel within the and outside the State, will be part of the assignment.

Selection Process

• Scrutiny of applications.
• Shortlisting based on qualifications and relevant experience.
• Interview
• Verification of original certificates and credentials.

General Conditions

• Mere submission of an application does not confer any right for interview or appointment.
• CGG reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on relevant qualifications and experience and suitability for the assignment.
• CGG reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of positions, or cancel the recruitment process without assigning any reason.
• Candidates possessing exceptional and demonstrable experience in assignments of comparable complexity may also be considered by the Selection Committee, even if they do not possess the exact educational qualification prescribed, subject to approval of the Competent Authority.
• Since the recruitment is being undertaken in anticipation of commencement of a project, this notification shall not be construed as a commitment to offer employment.
• Any form of solicitation, including recommendations or attempts to influence the selection process, shall result in disqualification at any stage.

Application Deadline

• Last date for submitting applications is 15.09.2026