Job Description
Job Title:
Research Associate (field)
Function:
MIHM
Reports to position:
Research Director and Faculty– MIHM
Location:
Gujarat or Jharkhand
Reportees to Position:
None
Band:
FT
Job Purpose
Responsible for development and overseeing of trial protocols, coordinating data collection, and supporting the team in other research activities such as data cleaning, analysis and writing manuscripts.
Job Outline
The Research Associate position provides an excellent opportunity to gain extensive hands‐on field research experience and significant management responsibility in a Tuberculosis care related project.
The Research Associate will be responsible for (i) overseeing implementation of trial protocols, (ii) overseeing collection of program data, (iii) training and managing survey teams, (iv) supervising logistics for field activities, (v) cleaning and analyzing survey data, (vi) assisting in the writing of project reports and policy memos, and (vii) liaising with key government stakeholders. The work will enhance your analytical and management skills and require your full commitment in a challenging environment.
About the project: A randomized control trial funded by The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to study the impact of monitoring methods using digital technologies, such as ++DOTS, MERM and Refill Monitoring on TB treatment. The primary objective is to study how these monitoring methods impact the patient’s adherence and clinical outcomes. The trial will involve the implementation of specific interventions, collection of primary data (surveys and interviews) as well as secondary programmatic data, which will then be analyzed to estimate the impact of the interventions. The study will involve a Costing exercise to estimate the cost and a Time and Motion study to understand the processes and resource requirements of implementing different technologies. Qualitative research will be conducted to understand and explain the behavioral mechanisms driving the impact. The objective of the qualitative study is to explore the barriers and facilitators of TB care in the private sector, to understand how the monitoring methods influence adherence behavior, and to examine the experience of participants with the monitoring methods DAT interventions.
Job Specification
Knowledge / Education
Specific Skills
Desirable Experience
1. Master’s degree in public health, economics, Public Policy, Epidemiology, Development studies, or management with healthcare sector experience.
2. Graduates from other disciplines may also be considered if they have relevant experience and can demonstrate the relevant skills
1. Excellent project management and organizational skills
a. Meticulous attention to detail
b. Ability to plan tasks for teams, monitor progress, make corrections to plans
c. Strong budget management skills required
d. Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
e. Capability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
f. Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in (1) English, and (2) Hindi or Gujarati
3. Strong knowledge of MS Excel required; programming and other technical knowledge is a strong plus
4. Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with partner organizations
5. Willingness to frequently travel within study sites
1. At least 2 years of work experience, preferably in healthcare
2. Candidates with prior experience with randomized controlled trials will be given strong preference
Job Interface/Relationships:
Internal
External
• MIHM Research and Admin team
• Other departments including Grants, Finance, Legal, and IT.
• Grantor research/programme team
• Vendors & Consultants
• Sub-grantees/data collection agencies
• IRB Boards, governments, other stakeholders
Key Responsibilities
a. Develop and oversee compliance with RCT protocols
b. Designing and implementing data quality assurance systems and protocols to ensure high-quality data collection
c. Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders and supervising the data collection team to ensure smooth running of the trial
d. Training, and managing the data collection team that will conduct the data collections
e. Work with data sets, cleaning and running checks to spot errors, and generally preparing data for analysis using MS Excel
f. Support the research team to analyze the data and interpret the findings
g. Support in writing progress reports and other outputs
h. Manage the budget including tracking all expenses to ensure costs are within project funds
Any Other Significant Input
Send an email to [email protected] with subject line “Application for Research Associate- October 2026” with a copy of your CV and academic transcripts. Any evidence of written work and references by academics would be a strong positive. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. You will be contacted only in case you are shortlisted for an interview
Research Associate (field)
Function:
MIHM
Reports to position:
Research Director and Faculty– MIHM
Location:
Gujarat or Jharkhand
Reportees to Position:
None
Band:
FT
Job Purpose
Responsible for development and overseeing of trial protocols, coordinating data collection, and supporting the team in other research activities such as data cleaning, analysis and writing manuscripts.
Job Outline
The Research Associate position provides an excellent opportunity to gain extensive hands‐on field research experience and significant management responsibility in a Tuberculosis care related project.
The Research Associate will be responsible for (i) overseeing implementation of trial protocols, (ii) overseeing collection of program data, (iii) training and managing survey teams, (iv) supervising logistics for field activities, (v) cleaning and analyzing survey data, (vi) assisting in the writing of project reports and policy memos, and (vii) liaising with key government stakeholders. The work will enhance your analytical and management skills and require your full commitment in a challenging environment.
About the project: A randomized control trial funded by The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to study the impact of monitoring methods using digital technologies, such as ++DOTS, MERM and Refill Monitoring on TB treatment. The primary objective is to study how these monitoring methods impact the patient’s adherence and clinical outcomes. The trial will involve the implementation of specific interventions, collection of primary data (surveys and interviews) as well as secondary programmatic data, which will then be analyzed to estimate the impact of the interventions. The study will involve a Costing exercise to estimate the cost and a Time and Motion study to understand the processes and resource requirements of implementing different technologies. Qualitative research will be conducted to understand and explain the behavioral mechanisms driving the impact. The objective of the qualitative study is to explore the barriers and facilitators of TB care in the private sector, to understand how the monitoring methods influence adherence behavior, and to examine the experience of participants with the monitoring methods DAT interventions.
Job Specification
Knowledge / Education
Specific Skills
Desirable Experience
1. Master’s degree in public health, economics, Public Policy, Epidemiology, Development studies, or management with healthcare sector experience.
2. Graduates from other disciplines may also be considered if they have relevant experience and can demonstrate the relevant skills
1. Excellent project management and organizational skills
a. Meticulous attention to detail
b. Ability to plan tasks for teams, monitor progress, make corrections to plans
c. Strong budget management skills required
d. Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
e. Capability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
f. Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in (1) English, and (2) Hindi or Gujarati
3. Strong knowledge of MS Excel required; programming and other technical knowledge is a strong plus
4. Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with partner organizations
5. Willingness to frequently travel within study sites
1. At least 2 years of work experience, preferably in healthcare
2. Candidates with prior experience with randomized controlled trials will be given strong preference
Job Interface/Relationships:
Internal
External
• MIHM Research and Admin team
• Other departments including Grants, Finance, Legal, and IT.
• Grantor research/programme team
• Vendors & Consultants
• Sub-grantees/data collection agencies
• IRB Boards, governments, other stakeholders
Key Responsibilities
a. Develop and oversee compliance with RCT protocols
b. Designing and implementing data quality assurance systems and protocols to ensure high-quality data collection
c. Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders and supervising the data collection team to ensure smooth running of the trial
d. Training, and managing the data collection team that will conduct the data collections
e. Work with data sets, cleaning and running checks to spot errors, and generally preparing data for analysis using MS Excel
f. Support the research team to analyze the data and interpret the findings
g. Support in writing progress reports and other outputs
h. Manage the budget including tracking all expenses to ensure costs are within project funds
Any Other Significant Input
Send an email to [email protected] with subject line “Application for Research Associate- October 2026” with a copy of your CV and academic transcripts. Any evidence of written work and references by academics would be a strong positive. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. You will be contacted only in case you are shortlisted for an interview
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Research Associate with Max Institute of Healthcare Management |MIHM position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Jaipur offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
