Job Opportunity for Senior Research and Learning Officer-MNCH at Jhpiego in New Delhi

About the Organization

Jhpiego is a non-profit global health leader and Johns Hopkins University affiliate that is saving lives, improving health and transforming futures. We partner with governments, health experts and local communities to build the skills and systems that guarantee a healthier future for women and families. Jhpiego translates the best science and practice into moments of care that can mean the difference between life and death for women and families. The moment a woman gives birth; the moment a midwife helps a new born to breath. Through our partnerships, we are revolutionizing health care for the world’s most disadvantaged and vulnerable people.

Job Description

Jhpiego is hiring for the position of Senior Research & Learning Officer based at India Country Office, New Delhi. The position will work closely with the all MNCH programs implemented by Jhpiego at national, state and district level for the research and learning activities. The position will report to Country Lead -MNCH.

Job Responsibilities

• Draft research protocols and develop research tools under the guidance of the supervisor, concerning program staff/external evaluators.
• Conduct/supervise data collection for quantitative and qualitative studies and ensure data quality.
• Support the analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Support drafting of scientific manuscripts/reports under the guidance of supervisor and concerned program teams.
• Support teams in writing and submitting abstracts to scientific conferences and meetings.
• Compile and maintain repositories of relevant research studies and literature as per requirement.
• Keep track of research protocols and maintain the regulatory binders for different research studies.
• Periodically track data from ongoing studies and ensure that documents are appropriately prepared for data audit.
• Support in implementing the approved MER plans for assigned projects with guidance from
• Supervisor and the program management team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor as per the need.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Good analytical and scientific writing skills.
• Ability to analyse quantitative data using standard software like SPSS/STATA. The ability to use qualitative data analysis software will be an added advantage.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable with working in a multicultural team.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Hindi are required. Proficiency in writing and editing reports and documents.
• Ability to develop productive working relationships with other agencies, stakeholders, and other organizations.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors in any stream (preferably medical) with an essential masters in Epidemiology/Health Informatics/Population Studies/Health Management/Public Health/Research. Desirable to have PhD in public health/maternal newborn child health/population sciences etc.
• Essential to have 5 – 7 years of relevant professional experience working with an international/national public health organization or academic institute, particularly in the field of research, data analysis, scientific writing and learning.
• Publications in international peer-reviewed journals essential.
• Prior experience in domain of maternal, newborn, child health is desirable.
• Understanding global health and development approach with the willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer and offers highly dynamic and enabling work environment.