Research Coordinator

Research Coordinator Job Descripation:

- Overall Management support to the project including recruitment, support in training, finalizing tools and quality control at State level.
- Support the Mizoram-based Research assistant through all stages of the data collection and analysis process.
- To support National team in the development of IEC materials on Hep C.
- To work in close relation with the government and private hospitals, community based organizations /non-government organisation along with the PATH to achieve the specific goals of the project.
- Support research team in data analysis and interpretation, and in documenting key learning, challenges, and processes for operationalizing HCV self-testing to inform programmatic guidelines of HCVST in India.

**The Expected Deliverables are**:
1. Implementation of site wise plan micro-plan at the State level.

2. Weekly management calls with teams in both states and central team.

3. Project monthly review
- and -reporting.

4. Review calls with PATH team (weekly).

5. To establish linkages to confirmatory testing & treatment linkages.

6. Formative Assessment: To plan and strategies, to conduct FGD and KII among the At-Risk General Population (GP), People Who Inject Drugs (PWID), Sexual and Injecting partners of PWID (ISP-PWID) and other stakeholders.

7. Intervention Phase: To plan and strategies, the enrolment of study participants in the given states.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Postgraduate degree in social work, public health or related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Persons, who had prior experience of working with PWID and at risk population is an added advantage.
- Proven ability in managing all aspects of research and/or implementation projects.
- Ability to work independently and as a team player in a complex, multicultural environment and guide / support district research teams in UP and Mizoram
- Exemplary oral and written communication skills in English, Hindi and local languages..
- Willingness to be located in focal state, and travel at least 15-20 days per month to field locations
- Sound computer skills, including use of internet and MS office (advanced skills in using MS Office will be an added advantage).

**Consultancy Period**: Three months, starting immediately

**Other support**:SAATHII will provide the following support to the consultant:
a. Access to all required documents and information for developing the report

b. Facilitate ongoing discussions on assigned activity as required

c. Timely assistance towards review and finalization of documents

**Commitment to zero tolerance for harassment and all forms of abuse**:SAATHII is a non-profit organization working among women and children across the country. Ensuring child safety at all times is integral to our work. SAATHII’s Child Protection policy is based on the principles of the United Nation’s Universal Declaration of the Rights of the Child to ensure every child is protected from any form of abuse. SAATHII has zero tolerance towards harassment (whether sexual or non-sexual) or any form of abuse, including but not limited to harassment and violence targeted at children and women, PLHIV, gender non

**To apply**:
Please submit a comprehensive CV and Cover Letter with following mandatory details in a tabular form:
**Name**

**Age (number of completed years)**

**Highest Educational Qualification**

**Total Years of Experience (as per job requirement)**

**Present Employer**

**Present Location**

**Preferred Location**

**Contact No**

**Current Salary (monthly)**

**Expected Salary (monthly)**

**Notice Period**

**Name of Three Referees (including a current or most recent employer)**

Qualified applicants who are HIV-affected, women, and/or belonging to sexual/gender minority populations are encouraged to apply.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

**Salary**: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Internet reimbursement

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

Application Deadline: 12/04/2024
Expected Start Date: 05/04/2024