LOCATION: Odisha / Project site

NO. OF POSITIONS: 1

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JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

KIIT-Deemed to be University and Affordable Quality Health (AQH) will undertake a commissioned implementation research project titled “Developing &implementing effective intervention delivery strategies of the Anemia Mukt Bharat program 2.0 to reduce prevalence of anemia amongst vulnerable populations in selected districts of India-An Implementation research study (PRAKASH): Precision-Driven Response for Anemia Control and Sustainable Health”. The study will be conducted in Kendujhar district of Odisha by the KIIT-DU with funding support of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi. Affordable Quality Health (AQH) will provide implementation support to the PI and team. 

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate implementation of the research project under the guidance of the PI
• Facilitate conduction of periodic sero surveys in the target population in the study site
• Provide techno-managerial support in strategizing, implementing, organizing and monitoring project related activities in the study site
• Liaise with the state/district administration for successful implementation of the study
• Provide technical support to the field research team
• Provide hand-holding support to the district administration in implementation of AMB 2.0
• Document best practices, opportunities and bottlenecks in implementing AMB 2.0
• Monitor day to day implementation of the study protocol in the study site
• Develop presentations / scientific manuscripts and policy briefs as per the need of the project
• Undertake data analysis and report writing as per the need of the project
• Any other task as assigned by the PI for fulfilment of the project objectives

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualifications:

Post Graduate in Public Health/ Nutrition /Pharmaceutical Sciences / Social Sciences/ Allied Health Sciences or related discipline with minimum 55% marks.

Candidates with PhD degree or relevant research experience and/or having peer-reviewed research publications will be given preference.

Familiarity with Odia language is essential. 

Experience:

• Candidates with relevant past experience of at least five years will be considered.

Skills and Competencies:

• Coordination skills, negotiation skills, communication skills, writing skills, data analysis skills and capacity building skills.

NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT: 

Purely contractual. The selected candidate shall be offered a twelve-month contract (may be extended / renewed, subject to the need of the project and performance of the candidate).

REPORTING TO:  Prof. Bhuputra Panda, Professor and PI and Dr N Krishna Reddy, Director of AQH.

COMPENSATION: INR 10-12 LPA

HOW TO APPLY:

Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested to share their resumes with the job title mentioned in the subject line to below email id by March 31, 2025.

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