Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE Senior Research Fellow

REPORTING TO Program Head

LOCATION Hyderabad/ New Delhi

OPEN ENDED / FIXED TERM (Duration)

Fixed Term (Two years)

FULLTIME EQUIVALENT 1.0

JOB FAMILY Research

CAREER STEP Specialist

About The George Institute

The George Institute for Global Health was established in 1999 with a mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide, particularly underserved populations, by challenging the status quo and using innovative approaches to prevent and treat the world’s biggest killers: non-communicable diseases and injury.

With offices in Australia, China, India and the UK, our 700+ people support 245+ active projects and clinical trials across 50+ countries, with 400+ more staff across our social enterprises. We focus on the global health challenges that cause the greatest loss of life, the greatest impairment of life quality and the most substantial economic burden, particularly in resource-poor settings.

Together with ouracademic partners, UNSW Sydney in Australia, Manipal Academy of Higher Education in India and Imperial College London in the United Kingdom, we work with a global network of collaborators, undertaking clinical, population and health systems research.

Our experts are among the most cited globally, bestowed accolades for excellence and innovation, and regularly participate in policy fora. Our research is published in leading academic journals, referenced in policy documents, and recognised for its excellence, innovation and impact. We are designated a WHO Collaborating Centre (WHO CC) for Injury Prevention & Trauma Care, and a WHO CC for Population Salt Reduction. Since 1999, we have raised more than $1 billion for research and produced over 10,000 peer-reviewed publications and other academic outputs.

What we do

Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery.

Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale.

Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs

Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship.

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

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.

Context and Role

This study is to assess the performance of E-pharmacies in India, and analyze the systems that regulate them, and identify opportunities for improving medicine quality, safety and accessi

This study is also to develop and evaluate a new hypertension treatment protocol.

The George Institute is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Research Fellow to lead qualitative and mixed-methods research studies mainly of cardiovascular health and health systems. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in planning and executing research studies while also fostering the professional growth and development of early career staff through capacity building and training initiatives.

Note: The specific requirements and responsibilities of the role may vary based on the needs of the George Institute and the nature of research.

Reporting Relationships

Directly reports to the Program Head.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

Manage overall project coordination including study budget, meetings with study team, collaborators and sponsor.

Lead the design, conduct, analyze and report qualitative and mixed-methods health research studies.

Develop study protocol and related documents (e.g. participant information sheet and consent forms, data collection forms, interview guides, manuals of study procedures etc.).

Submit study documents for the review of Ethics Committee and Health Ministry Screening Committee.

Review literature (journal manuscripts, policies, reports, etc.).

Conduct interviews and focus group discussions.

Coordinate with Research Fellow as appropriate.

Train teams on study related activities.

Contribute to and supervise data collection and data management.

Travel for data collection and monitoring of the study team, sites, and attend collaborator meetings.

Produce interim products as required by milestones of the project – create plans and timelines for this in collaboration with the team.

Develop high quality reports corresponding with agreed upon milestones and deliverables of the project

Develop/contribute to manuscripts for publication.

Contribute to writing funding grant applications.

Participate in education and training activities of the team and the organization.

As a Team Member

Be responsible for the overall management of the assigned studies. 

Liaise with the internal and external investigators, collaborators.

Participate in team meetings and activities relating to assigned studies.

Participate in special projects to improve processes, tools, systems and organization.

Take responsibility for personal learning and development and for setting achievable and meaningful work objectives and managing personal targets, meeting obligations of the Institute’s Performance Management and Development Policy.

Demonstrate commitment to GI’s values, including performing to an exceptionally high ethical standard and focus on integrity, collaboration and teamwork in all efforts.

Work, Health and Safety

Comply with GI’s Work Health and Safety Policy and related procedures, and similar policies which apply when visiting the premises of affiliates and collaborating sites.

Promote and contribute to a safe, secure environment for staff and visitors.

Ensure direct reports understand and comply with safe work practice and procedures.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Qualifications: Advanced degree (preferably doctoral) in a health-related field (e.g. Public Health, Nursing, Social Work, Development, Sociology etc.). 

Experience: ≥7 years in designing and conducting qualitative and/or mixed-methods studies.

Experience managing consortium-led research projects in South Asia (preferably in health systems research)

Excellent soft skills (communication, writing, team-player, adaptable)

Excellent Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should send their resume with full contact details, current and expected CTC/salary. Clearly mentioning the job title <Senior Research Fellow> in the subject line to hrindia@georgeinstitute.org.in by the 27 October 2024.

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. 

About Company

We understand the need for developing and testing context specific and resource sensitive approaches to preventing and treating major public health problems. We focus on the chronic and critical conditions because they cause the greatest loss of life and the greatest impairment of life quality. People are important to us, and we pay special attention to societal inclusiveness and removal of inequities.

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