Research Fellow

Context and Role
The primary health care research consortium (PHCRC) is a global network of experts and organisations whose work is focused on primary health care (PHC) is engaged in conducting prioritized and policy-relevant research to support country and global efforts to build high-quality PHC systems in pursuit of universal health coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals.

The PHCRC has initiated research project around “Identifying effective primary health care service delivery models for integrated management of non-communicable chronic diseases in resource-constrained settings.” It has three-fold aim - to identify key components of PHC service delivery models for NCDs in LMIC settings; to identify what has been learnt by researchers on how to implement these components; and to describe the contextual factors that influence the service delivery models and implementation strategies.

This project provides an innovative opportunity to join together global initiatives focusing on research to improve primary care in LMICs, with Northwestern University a center of excellence in clinical care and implementation research and the George Institute for Global Health which is the secretariat for the PHCRC. There is opportunity for global collaboration, research, and self-development.

Duties and Key Responsibilities
•Leading the research in collaboration with all academic partners
•Building and maintaining key stakeholder relationships, including relationships with partners and collaborating with staff as well as investigators at different sites
•Drafting and submitting ethics approval for the study, and any other regulatory approvals 

•Developing and adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the programme implementation, and supporting study sites in implementing SOPs 

•Performing managerial duties related to the project
•Facilitating data management and analysis and contributing to reports, publications and presentations 

•Accessing, reviewing and collating relevant peer-reviewed literature as well as non-peer- reviewed reports 

•Contributing to the development of funding applications and other proposals

Skills, Knowledge and Experience
•Appropriate post-graduate qualification (Masters or Doctoral qualification) in Public Health, Epidemiology or a related subject in medicine or allied-health fields including Community Medicine. 

•Experience in health systems research studies would be an advantage

•Previous experience in undertaking literature reviews, and writing for publication in peer- reviewed journals would be an advantage, as would experience in developing funding applications 

•An understanding of the importance of data quality and accuracy 

•Demonstrable experience of working within large teams
•Availability and willingness to undertake national and international travel
•Excellent problem solving skills and some analytical skills
•Well organized with good time management skills
•Ability to work in cross-cultural settings

How to apply:
Interested candidates should send their resume with full contact details, clearly mentioning the job title < Research Fellow > in the subject line to hrindia@georgeinstitute.org.in by the 02 July 2021

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.