Vacancy for the post of Research Associate in CHP

Asian Development Research Institute (ADRI); Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 5,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

Asian Development Research Institute (ADRI) in Patna seeks a Research Associate for the Centre for Health Policy (CHP) to design and analyze health research studies. You will lead methodological work, collaborate with national/international partners, and prepare manuscripts and policy briefs.

The role emphasizes data quality, stakeholder liaison, and building research proposals, with travel up to 10-30% of the time.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Public Health/Health Care Management or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience in research design and execution.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and report findings for assigned studies.
• Ensure timely, high-quality deliverables and compliance with ethical guidelines.
• Prepare sampling tools and data collection instruments.

Skills

Research methodology

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Communication skills

Data management

Education

Master’s in Public Health or Health Care Management

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

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Brief Of The Organization

The Centre for Health Policy (CHP) at the Asian Development Research Institute (ADRI) in Patna has been set up with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to strengthen the health sector in Bihar with a multi-dimensional and multi-disciplinary approach. Its aim is to engage in rigorous analysis of the health system and inform policy makers to fine tune interventions for even stronger outcomes. Aligned with the larger goal of ADRI, the Center is also working on impact focused knowledge management via institutionalizing, showcasing, and facilitating quality and sustainable evidence-based learning through research and action across diverse sectors – Health, Education, Livelihood, Climate Sustainability, Gender Equality, Finance and allied; along with intersectoral linkages for multiple partners and varied stakeholders.

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Job Status

Previous Vacancies

Posted Date

19/06/2024

Last Date To Apply

30/06/2024

Position

Research Associate

Number of position

One

Duration

Two years

Eligibility

Required

• Master’s in Public Health/Health Care Management/ Hospital Administration/Biological Science or equivalent
• Good knowledge in Research Methodology, Diseases and their risk factors, Health System and Services of India – its structure and functions, Climate change and resilience, Social equity, Innovations
• Demonstrable excellent oral and writing communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Excel
• Capability of Qualitative/Quantitative data analysis
• Demonstrable experience of developing:
  • Research proposals
  • Scientific publications
• Experience of one or more years of engagement with national/internationals organization in research and development positions
• Experience of liaising with stakeholders and national/international donors
• Experience of developing new research proposals

Desired

• Capacity of study designing, preparation of research study tools, developing plans for data quality control and assurance, developing analytical plans, content writing, data analysis, scientific manuscript development
• Knowledge in health statistics and statistical methods
• Knowledge of Epidemiology and health Systems

Responsibilities

Provide Technical Expertise

• To specifically design, analyze and report findings of the research studies assigned.
• To be accountable for success of the research team, specifically, in terms of efficiency, quality and timeliness of the research studies and deliverables.
• Preparation of study design for different assessments (quantitative and qualitative).
• Preparation of sampling frame/tools/instruments relevant for indicators of interest.
• Managing pre-testing and cognitive testing of tools/instruments developed for various research studies and innovations.
• Managing data processing (directing the preparation of data entry software, entry of data through data entry operators at the state-level data entry center, back-check of data entry and cleaning of entered data).
• Preparation of analytical reports of each component of the projects assigned.
• Interpret and communicate findings with relevance to the study objectives and programmatic goals.

Operational Management And Capacity Building

• To ensure training of all the data collectors (project and government level) and data quality assurance supervisors (project and government level) and any others involved in data collection on each relevant component of the Research studies – on methodology, tools and data collection protocols through on-the-job training, classroom trainings and hand-holding relevant for assessments.
• Ensuring effective documentation of project efforts, learning and achievements.
• Ensuring all the communication (including reports, papers, presentations) from the Research Projects adhere to ethical guidelines and organizational values.
• Assist in the preparation of annual reports, case studies, briefs, presentation & other reports to interpret and disseminate outcomes and learnings
• Manage the relationship with the vendors / consultants; brief, monitor and support the consultant to achieve objectives of the assignment; and, ensure high quality of output / deliverable is delivered on time and at reasonable cost.

Other Responsibilities

• Understanding and collating the learnings from different sites and regions and develop a common information sharing module and disseminate the same
• Prepare slide-decks for sharing data and findings with Government stakeholders
• Prepare reports on findings / results from different research studies for communicating with stakeholders at various levels.
• Support in developing and writing papers for publication and presentations
• Documenting project progress for use in every successive monthly meeting with district and state leadership of government and for sharing with external stakeholders.
• Travel within or beyond the program areas for 10-30% of the time.

Remuneration

Commensurate with knowledge and experience. Maximum Rs. 75,000 per month will be offered for the deserving candidate.