Company Description
Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital (SCEH), established in 1922, is celebrating its centennial as one of the top 10 eye care providers in India. Based in Delhi, SCEH operates 7 surgical centers and over 50 vision centers across Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, employing more than 1,000 professionals. With a mission to eradicate avoidable blindness and a commitment to providing at least 50% of its surgeries as non-paying or subsidized, SCEH has treated over 4.4 million patients and performed more than 300,000 surgeries in the past decade. It is among the first NABH-accredited hospitals in Delhi, meeting rigorous quality and care standards. SCEH emphasizes service delivery, research, community eye care, and capacity building, and collaborates with international partners to drive impactful projects.
Job Description Research Officer (Social Impact Research)
Position Title:
Research Officer Social Impact
Location:
Delhi NCR
Organization:
Dr Shroff Charitable Eye Hospital
Reporting To:
Head Programme Director
Role Purpose:The Research Officer will be responsible for designing, conducting, and analyzing social impact research to assess, monitor, and enhance the effectiveness of the organization's charitable initiatives. The role requires strong skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods, data management, and report writing to generate actionable insights that support evidence-based decision-making and demonstrate impact to stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop research frameworks, tools, and methodologies to evaluate social programs and interventions.
- Conduct baseline, midline, and endline studies to assess impact and progress.
- Ensure ethical standards and informed consent in all research activities.
- Collect primary and secondary data using surveys, interviews, focus groups, and field observations.
- Apply qualitative and quantitative analytical methods to generate insights.
- Maintain accurate records, databases, and documentation of research findings.
- Prepare periodic reports, case studies, and presentations highlighting social impact.
- Develop impact indicators and outcome measurement frameworks in alignment with project objectives.
- Support monitoring & evaluation (M&E) processes to track progress.
- Work closely with program teams to integrate research findings into program design and improvement.
- Liaise with external stakeholders, academic institutions, and research partners.
- Train field staff on data collection tools and ethical research practices.
- Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.
- Present findings in internal forums, donor meetings, and external conferences.
- Translate complex research into accessible insights for community and donor audiences.
Qualifications & Experience:- PhD in Social Science and master's degree in social sciences, Development Studies, Public Policy, Statistics, Economics, or related field.
- 23 years of relevant research experience, preferably in the development/charitable/nonprofit sector.
- Proficiency in research methodologies (qualitative & quantitative).
- Experience with statistical software (SPSS, STATA, R, NVivo, or similar) preferred.
- Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
- Familiarity with social impact frameworks (SDGs, Theory of Change, Logical Framework).
Skills & Competencies:- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Ability to translate research findings into practical recommendations.
- Ethical, detail-oriented, and committed to accuracy.
- Passion for social impact and community development.
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