Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE

Research Fellow

REPORTING TO

Senior Research Fellow – Women’s Health

LOCATION

New Delhi

OPEN ENDED /

FIXED TERM (Duration)

Fixed Term (3 years)

FULLTIME EQUIVALENT

1 FTE (40hrs/week)

JOB FAMILY

Research

CAREER STEP

Independent

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 our academic 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

Endometriosis remains neglected in India, lacking attention in government policies and research funding, despite affecting approximately 42 million women. Current treatments often fall short in providing adequate relief, highlighting the need for more focused research and interventions.

Furthermore, there is a dearth of knowledge regarding the economic burden of endometriosis on affected individuals and their families, with out-of-pocket expenses being a significant contributor to the overall cost of illness. Research into the effectiveness of psychological interventions tailored to Indian women's diverse experiences is essential. 

The proposed study intend to co-develop psychological intervention and test its feasibility in reducing depression and improving quality of life in women with endometriosis and to investigate economic burden of endometriosis.

The proposed intervention- Adapting to a Better Life with Endometriosis (ABLE) will be co-developed and implemented among adult women (18-49 years) seeking treatment for endometriosis from two specialist hospitals in India.

The ABLE intervention will be based on the Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression (BATD) module incorporating patient education on endometriosis, group therapy and mindfulness activities, and will be delivered through trained psychologists at each study hospitals.

In addition to evaluating the intervention's efficacy, we aim to conduct an incremental financial cost analysis to ascertain the cost of its implementation. Additionally, the total economic burden of endometriosis, including out-of-pocket expenses and time-related losses, and coping strategies will be estimated.

This is a fulltime position, and the research fellow is expected to oversee the implementation of the study and ensure that all project deliverables are met. 

Reporting Relationships

Research Fellow directly reports to Senior Research Fellow located in the George Institute’s Delhi office.

The research fellow will also be expected to oversee the work of the project team closely with the Co- Investigators and technical advisory group that will be set up to guide the research and with the collaborating organisations in Assam and Karnataka.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

The Research Fellow would be expected to:

Research Project Management

Lead the implementation and management of research projects, working independently on most tasks.

Develop and implement intervention strategies focused on Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression and mindfulness activities.

Plan, monitor and adapt appropriate treatment programmes and interventions, including therapy, counselling or advice, in close collaboration with Mental Health Lead.

Support documentation related to any regulatory or ethical processes.

Collaboration and Communication

Collaborate with the Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Investigators (Co-Is) to develop pyschological  interventions related to this project.

Organize Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meetings, maintain minutes, and track action points.

Provide consultation to other members of the multidisciplinary research team

Data Management and Patient Engagement

Maintain a database of study participants with endometriosis.

Establish and facilitate patient advisory groups, conducting regular meetings and orientations.

Team Supervision and Evaluation

Train and supervise research assistants and field teams, ensuring data collection and management.

Train and supervise psychologists in each site for regular conduct of group sessions with the patients.

Develop and implement time-bound evaluations (quantitative and qualitative) in collaboration with the research team.

Monitor evaluations using predetermined strategies. This will need travelling to the study sites for extended periods of time.

Reporting and Presentation

Prepare independent reports and presentations for research projects.

Contribute to academic outputs of the project

As a Team Member:

Participate in team meetings and activities relating to the project.

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.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Qualifications: Post Graduate degree in Clinical Psychology

Total years of 7 - 8 years of work experience

Years of 5-6 years of work experience in clinical psychology

Experience of working of group formation and working with groups to deliver sessions

Demonstrated capability to produce outcomes and achieve objectives within agreed time periods.

Strong problem solving, analytical skills, and proven strategic thinking.

Demonstrated resourcefulness, with ability to influence others to achieve common goals.

Excellent interpersonal skills with high level of proficiency in English and the ability to work well autonomously.

Excellent team-work skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate in small teams and with a wide range of varying stakeholders.

Ability to demonstrate flexibility and to be adaptable to changing organisational priorities and ambiguous environments.

Ability to prepare reports and presentations for research for research projects independently.

Strong focus on producing the highest quality of work and on ensuring optimum accuracy of outputs.

Strong focus on producing the highest quality of work and on ensuring optimum accuracy of outputs.

Well organised and efficient, with the capacity to work under pressure.

Preference will be given to women candidates with Endometriosis with the necessary skills as mentioned above.

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 -ABLE” in the subject line to hrindia@georgeinstitute.org.in by the 23rd March 2025.

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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