Research Fellow

 Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.

• Full time Position
• Based in Hyderabad
• Fixed Term contract
• Make a leading contribution on global health outcomes

We have an opportunity for your career to make a difference!  We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Research Fellow to join our organisation.

How to apply:
Interested candidates should send their resume with full contact details, current and expected CTC/salary; clearly mentioning the job title ’Research Fellow, COHESION-I’ in the subject line to hrindia@georgeinstitute.org.in by June 20, 2023.

Context of the role

COHESION-I (Implementation of the COmmunity HEalth System InnovatiON Project in low- and middle- income countries) is an implementation research project funded by the NIHR, and implemented in Peru, Mozambique, Nepal, and India. Its focus is community engagement for co-design and implementation of strategies to improve access to, and utilisation of, primary health care provided by the public health system.

The Role

Who are looking for a Research Fellow who will proactively participate in the development, implementation, and documentation of the project in the two districts, fostering relationships with health system functionaries and community members, and coordinating with field-based project supervisors and data-collectors. 
The Research Fellow will be based in Hyderabad but should be willing and able to undertake domestic and international travel, as required. The appointment is initially for a period of 24 months, with the possibility of extension, based on future funding and higher studies pursued. Any Indian applicant is eligible to apply. 

Duties and Key Responsibilities

The Research Fellow will be actively involved in the design, execution, documentation, and pilot implementation of the prioritized interventions in the COHESION-I project. This will include:

• Building and maintaining key stakeholder relationships, including relationships with project partners, and collaboration with staff as well as investigators at different sites in India and the other project countries
• Drafting and submitting ethics applications for the study, and any other documents for government approval for field work
• Reviewing policy documents, and conducting key informant interviews
• Participating in community meetings, and conducting focus group discussions and interviews with community members and health system functionaries
• Coordinating and monitoring data-collection in the project sites
• Facilitating data management and analysis, and contributing to reports, publications and presentations
• Accessing, reviewing and collating relevant peer-reviewed literature as well as relevant reports and articles

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Medical, health science, or social science degree
• Appropriate post-graduate (Masters) qualification in health and development
• 3+ years of experience in epidemiological, community-based, or health systems research studies
• Experience in undertaking literature reviews, and writing for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• At least 2 or 2+ publications is required.
• Understanding of the importance of data quality and accuracy
• Experience in conducting interviews and focus group discussions
• Availability and willingness to undertake national and international travel
• Ability to work in cross-cultural settings
  
• Excellent problem-solving skills 
• Good interpersonal,  organisation and time management skills

Experience and interest in community engagement, conducting and analysing discussions and observations, and writing up findings are essential. Knowledge of the public health system in India, particularly the delivery of primary health care is essential. 

For more details, please see the Position Description  for this role.

The George Institute India

The George Institute, a wholly owned legal not-for-profit Indian research institute, has been conducting research related activities in India since 2002. The George Institute India’s mission mirrors that of the parent organization, namely the discovery and implementation of solutions to chronic and disabling health problems through research, policy development and capacity building.

A number of large-scale projects in population, health systems and clinical research, funded by a diverse group of sponsors, both public and private, are conducted in India. The George Institute India comprises two distinct operating groups: Research and Development, and Infrastructure and Resources. It has two separate offices - in Hyderabad and New Delhi, where the research staff and senior management are based. 

About the George Institute

We are a medical and health research institute affiliated with leading universities aiming to challenge the status quo in health care. With 700+ people around the world, and projects in over 40 countries, our Strategy 2025 is all about impact – specifically, the impact of The George Institute’s activities on the health of millions of people, particularly those living in disadvantaged circumstances around the world.

Our strategy focuses on three key research priorities:

• Better Treatments: finding better treatments for the world’s biggest health problems
• Better Care: transforming primary health care to support better health for more people
• Healthier Societies: harnessing the power of communities, governments and markets to improve health

For more information about The George Institute, visit www.georgeinstitute.org.

Please apply now!

Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.

Everyone is encouraged to apply, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, and mature-aged adults.