Senior Research

Overview

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is a global leader in public health dedicated to saving lives, improving health, and transforming futures

We collaborate with governments, health experts, and communities to strengthen health systems and ensure quality care for women and families

By translating cutting-edge science into impactful healthcare solutions, we help bridge the gap between knowledge and actionwhether at the moment of childbirth or when a midwife saves a newborns life

- In India, Jhpiego partners with national and state governments across multiple states, providing technical assistance in family planning, maternal and child health, human resources for health, and non-communicable diseases

Our programs are supported by USAID, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Childrens Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), MSD for Mothers, and other key donors
- Jhpiego is seeking a Senior Research and Learning Officer based in New Delhi to support the planning and implementation of evaluation, research, and learning initiatives

This role will contribute to projects focused on Maternal and Newborn Health and Womens Cancer Care Services, driving evidence-based decision-making and program improvements

The position reports to the Country Lead, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL)
- Responsibilities

Support in developing and executing learning agenda for programs/public health interventions under the guidance of the supervisor, and in coordination with concerned program teams
- Design studies/evaluations/assessments, draft research protocols/determination request forms and develop data collection tools, with support of concerned program staff and in coordination with external evaluators or partners (as required)
- Support in obtaining required regulatory and ethical approvals for conducting studies/evaluations/assessments
- Supervise/conduct data collection for quantitative and qualitative studies and ensure data quality
- Support the analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data
- Support in synthesizing leanings from program implementation utilizing secondary data, program data and evaluation data
- Support/Lead drafting of scientific manuscripts/reports/abstracts with support of supervisor and concerned program teams
- Support in building capacities of team members in scientific writing, and submitting abstracts to scientific conferences and meetings
- Compile and maintain repositories of relevant research studies and literature as per requirement
- Keep track of research protocols/determination requests and maintain the regulatory binders for different research studies/evaluations/assessments
- Periodically track data from ongoing studies and ensure that documents are appropriately prepared for data audit
- Required Qualifications

Bachelors in health background, with masters degree in public health, epidemiology, or statistics
- 5 years of relevant professional experience of working with an international/national public health organization or academic institute, experience particularly in the field of evaluation and research
- Existing publications in international peer reviewed journals, presentations at international public health related conferences of repute
- Understanding of global health, Indias public health structures and functions, and development approaches with willingness to learn
- Prior experience in MNCH or Womens cancer care programs will be an added advantage
- Prior experience in economic evaluation/health technology assessments will be an added advantage
- Preferred Qualifications

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer and offers highly dynamic and enabling work environment

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package

Women candidates are encouraged to apply

Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will receive a response from Jhpiego HR
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