Research Scientist - Delhi, Delhi, India - Public Health Foundation of India

Public Health Foundation of India

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Delhi, Delhi, India

2 weeks ago

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Deepika Kaur

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Description

Brief on the Organization:

Project Brief:

The goal of the ICMR Capacity Strengthening Program is to improve long-term research skills of the ICMR scientists in disease burden estimation in India that could contribute to improving population health.

As part of this program eight ICMR scientists have been selected by the Director General ICMR to receive hands-on training in disease burden estimation methods through an intensive program comprising of virtual and in-person training sessions spread over approximately one year.

The program is structured into three phases: intensive virtual training, intensive in-person training at IHME, and an outputs and products phase.

PHFI has contributed to the conceptualization of the ICMR Capacity Building Program for Disease Burden Estimation and is engaged in the following activities:

PHFI has been providing strategic guidance on this capacitybuilding program in the context of India.
PHFI has been providing technical and contextual inputs to IHME in developing the training structure and materials for this capacitybuilding program.
PHFI has developed a needs assessment questionnaire for the ICMR fellows in collaboration with IHME to assess their specific training requirements.
PHFI has been tracking the progress of this capacitybuilding program.
Deliverables:
Provide original contributions to research design and study tools.
Lead data analysis in consultation with senior investigators.
Play a proactive role in data management and data software development
Guide junior researchers.
Work with senior investigators to coordinate the various aspects of the project.
Conduct literature review and data searches related to the research themes.
Contribute to planning and conduct of the stakeholder meetings.
Prepare publications and project reports.
Travel as required.
Any other task assigned by the PI.
Qualification:

Essential:

Public health or related PhD.
Experience:

Essential:

At least 10 years of substantial experience in health research

Desirable:

Substantial research analysis skills
Expertise in statistical packages
Strong attention to detail and methodological approach
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Process to Apply:

Last Date of Receipt of Applications:23 March 2024.*****
_Remarks_:

_PHFI reserves the right to fill or not to fill any or all available positions._

- _Please note that Annual Salary (CTC) will commensurate with available skills and fitment of the incumbent as per the selection process._

Women are encouraged to apply

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