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Research assistant

  • Level: Full-time
  • Number of positions: 1
  • Location: KEM Hospital Research Centre, Pune with intermittent travel to Vadu or Manchar.
  • Reporting:  Principal investigator
  • Education:  Master qualification in health sciences, pharmacy or related subject in public health OR Batchelor qualification in Ayurveda or Homeopathy preferably with some research experience
  • Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
  • A. Required
    • Knowledge of research writing and systematic review
    • Good command on English language
    • Ability to perform literature search

B. Desirable

  • Experience writing for publication in peer- reviewed journals
  • Prior experience of coordinating a project
  • Experience conducting fieldwork

 

  • Term: 6 months starting Nov 2023 (may be extended to 3 years based on performance and project availability)

 


About the research project:
The project aims to collate evidence on anemia in pregnant mothers, women and children from available literature. The evidence will be synthesized in the form of systematic review and meta-analysis.

Job responsibilities:
1. Reading and summarisation of research articles
2. Literature search on google and pubmed
3. Preparation of data extraction sheets
4. Working in Revman and Distiller SR (training will be provided).

Skills:
1. Knowledge of systematic review and manuscript writing
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills
3. Willingness to travel to perform job duties
4. Computer proficiency with high level of familiarity with commonly used packages like MS Word, Excel, Power Point
5. Fluency in English

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Project Coordinator/s

    • Level: Full-time
    • Number of positions: Multiple positions
    • Location:
      1. Primary Vadu Rural Health Program, Vadu but also involves intermittent travel to Pune City
      2. Primary Community Health Research Unit, Manchar, but also involves intermittent travel to Pune City
    • Reporting:  Principal investigator
    • Education:  Master qualification in Public Health, Health sciences, Anthropology, pharmacy or related subject in public health OR Bachelor qualification in Ayurveda or Homeopathy with clinical research experience of 2-5 years.
    • Desirable:
      1. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, Fluency in English and Marathi
      2• A passion for public Health research
      3• Experience writing for publication in peer- reviewed journals
      4• Prior experience of coordinating a project
      5• Experience conducting fieldwork
    • Term:1 year starting Nov 2023 (may be extended to 5 years based on performance and project availability)


About the research project:
1. Estimate burden of respiratory infection in underfive children through community based and hospital-based surveillance study.
2. Qualitative research in chronic respiratory diseases, pulmonary rehabilitation
3. Implementation research in still birth
4. Demographic study in pregnancy and childbirth

Job responsibilities:
1•Project Management: Oversee all aspects of the research project, ensuring it runs smoothly and efficiently.
2• Team Leadership: Lead and coordinate a team of researchers and field staff to collect high-quality data.
3• Participant Engagement: Interact with study participants, build rapport, and ensure their understanding and cooperation.
4• Data Collection: Supervise data collection activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to protocols.
5• Logistics: Handle logistical arrangements for fieldwork and ensure all necessary resources are available.
6• Reporting: Prepare regular progress reports and contribute to research publications.
7• Coordinate: Coordinate with other study sites, IEC and KEMHRC finance team

Skills:
1. Knowledge of clinical research and ethics especially in the domain of infectious disease
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills
3. Willingness to travel to perform job duties
4. Computer proficiency with high level of familiarity with commonly used packages like MS Word, Excel, Power Point

Salary:
Approx 40000 per month commensurate with your experience and abilities

Why Join Us:
By joining our team, you'll be part of groundbreaking research that can positively impact the lives of women and children. You'll work in a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions are valued.

How to Apply:
If you're ready to take on this exciting role and make a real difference, we want to hear from you! Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and motivation to mailto: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Be sure to include "Project Coordinator Application" in the subject line.

 

       

Project Coordinator

      • Level: Full-time
      • Number of positions:1
      • Location:
        Primary Vadu Rural Health Program, Vadu but also involves intermittent travel across India
      • Reporting:  Principal investigator
      • Education:  Master qualification in health sciences, pharmacy or related subject in public health OR Batchelor qualification in Ayurveda or Homeopathy with clinical research experience of at least 5 years
      • Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
        Required
        • Availability and willingness for working from Vadu office and travel on field
        • Managing a team of field research assistants
        • Experience working in multidisciplinary teams, managing relationships with external partners
        Desirable
        •Experience writing for publication in peer- reviewed journals
        •Prior experience of coordinating a project
        •Experience conducting fieldwork
      • Term:1 year starting Oct 2023 (may be extended to 3 years based on performance and project availability))


About the research project:The project aims to estimate impact of medical adherence app and manual pill organiser on medication adherence and clinical outcomes in geriatric patients on multiple medications. This will be a community-based study conducted at three sites, KEM, Vadu; AFMC, Pune and SJMC, Bengaluru. The first year of the project will include pilot assessment of acceptability of medication adherence app and pill organiser in elderly population and the next two years will include evaluation of these interventions in a factorial design RCT in three centres in approx. 700 patients.

Job responsibilities:
1. Coordination with field team for conduct of community-based study
2. Coordination with other sites for the multi-centric RCT
3. To report to the principal investigator for weekly progress
4. Communication with IEC and KEM finance team
5. Development of study tool and assistance in analysis of the project

Skills:
1. Knowledge of clinical research and ethics especially in the domain of public health and community based studies
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills
3. Willingness to travel to perform job duties
4. Computer proficiency with high level of familiarity with commonly used packages like MS Word, Excel, Power Point
5. Fluency in English and Marathi

Salary:
Rs 71,120 (including HRA)

 

         

Pharmacist

        • Level: Full-time
        • Number of positions:1
        • Location:
          Primary Vadu Rural Health Program, Vadu
        • Reporting: Project Co-ordinator/Principal investigator
        • Education:  Bachelor/Master degree in Pharmacy
        • Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
          Required
          • Availability and willingness for working from Vadu office and travel on field
          • Experience in community-based studies
          • Having patient communication skills
        • Term:1 year starting Oct 2023 (may be extended to 3 years based on performance and project availability)


About the research project:The project aims to estimate impact of medical adherence app and manual pill organiser on medication adherence and clinical outcomes in geriatric patients on multiple medications. This will be a community-based study conducted at three sites, KEM, Vadu; AFMC, Pune and SJMC, Bengaluru. The first year of the project will include pilot assessment of acceptability of medication adherence app and pill organiser in elderly population and the next two years will include evaluation of these interventions in a factorial design RCT in three centres in approx. 700 patients.

Job responsibilities:
1.Undergo training program at KEMHRC, Vadu/Pune.
2. Manage the receipt, storage, handling, dispense, preparation, administration and accountability of Investigational Product (IP).
3. Temperature monitoring of IP if required.
4. Randomization of the Participant as per protocol.
5. Dispense the study IP as per protocol.
6. Maintenance of accountability of IP.
7. Maintain study related logs and forms

Skills:
1. Knowledge of clinical research and ethics especially in the domain of public health and community based studies
2. Excellent communication skills
3. Willingness to travel to perform job duties
4. Fluency in Marathi

Salary:
Rs. 35,560/- (Including HRA)

 

           

Logistics Officer

          • Level: Full-time
          • Number of positions:1
          • Location:
            Primary Vadu Rural Health Program, Vadu
          • Reporting: Project Co-ordinator/Principal investigator
          • Education:  Any Graduate with Minimum 1 year of Experience
          • Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
            Required
            • Having good communication skills
            • Computer operating skills (Specially MS office)
          • Term:1 year starting Oct 2023 (may be extended to 3 years based on performance and project availability)


About the research project:The project aims to estimate impact of medical adherence app and manual pill organiser on medication adherence and clinical outcomes in geriatric patients on multiple medications. This will be a community-based study conducted at three sites, KEM, Vadu; AFMC, Pune and SJMC, Bengaluru. The first year of the project will include pilot assessment of acceptability of medication adherence app and pill organiser in elderly population and the next two years will include evaluation of these interventions in a factorial design RCT in three centres in approx. 700 patients.

Job responsibilities:
1. Responsible for tracking, receiving, and stocking all items ordered
2. Ensure materials are appropriately stored
3. Manage the repair of equipment
4. Manage and maintain inventory
5. Logistics Arrangements required for the Project
6. Sent and receipt of all courier
7. Transportation Management
8. Coordination with Purchase department for procurement of various material required

Salary:
Rs. 25,000/- (Including HRA)

 

             

Field Research Assistant

            • Level: Full-time
            • Number of positions:2
            • Location:
              Primary Vadu Rural Health Program, Vadu
            • Reporting: Project Co-ordinator/Principal investigator
            • Education:  Minimum 12th Pass with Minimum 2-3 years of field experience in community-based clinical studies
            • Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
              Required
              • Availability and willingness for working from Vadu office and travel on field
              • Experience in Managing field-based challenges
              Desirable
              • Experience conducting fieldwork
            • Term:1 year starting Oct 2023 (may be extended to 3 years based on performance and project availability)


About the research project:The project aims to estimate impact of medical adherence app and manual pill organiser on medication adherence and clinical outcomes in geriatric patients on multiple medications. This will be a community-based study conducted at three sites, KEM, Vadu; AFMC, Pune and SJMC, Bengaluru. The first year of the project will include pilot assessment of acceptability of medication adherence app and pill organiser in elderly population and the next two years will include evaluation of these interventions in a factorial design RCT in three centres in approx. 700 patients.

Job responsibilities:
1. Monitoring of timeline home visits as per protocol
2. Completion of informed consent forms & CRFs
3. Good computer knowledge
4. Identifying study participants and home visits as per study protocol
5. Should have smartphone/electronic tablet
6. Efficient in using and handling computer/electronic tablets
7. Should have their own vehicle to travel on the field (Valid driving license compulsory)

Skills:
1. Knowledge of clinical research and ethics especially in the domain of public health and community based studies
2. Excellent communication skills
3. Willingness to travel to perform job duties
4. Fluency in Marathi

Salary:
Rs. 22,860/- (Including HRA)

               
 
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