Overview
Jhpiego is a nonprofit 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 newborn to breath. Through our partnerships, we are revolutionizing health care for
the world's most disadvantaged and vulnerable people.
In India, Jhpiego works across various states in close collaboration with national and state
governments, providing technical assistance in the areas of family planning, maternal and child health,
strengthening human resources for health, and non-communicable diseases.
Jhpiego is hiring for the position of Research Officer at Delhi India. This position will be responsible for
designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating research projects/studies. The role involves
literature review, data collection, analysis, report writing, and dissemination of research findings. The
Research Officer will work closely with team members, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure
research activities align with program goals and are executed effectively.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive literature reviews of both published and unpublished documents
related to HRH, including academic articles, HRH policy documents etc.
- Draft research protocols including the formulation of research questions, selection of
appropriate methodologies and develop research tools under supervision, collaborating
closely with program staff and external evaluators, particularly in the domains of public
health and human resources for health. (Experience in Market research, feasibility studies,
dip-stick studies etc.)
- Compile and maintain repositories of relevant research studies and literature, with a focus
on health workforce and public health initiatives.
- Lead the development and implementation of research and learning agendas for the
assigned projects.
- Assist in implementing approved Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) plans and
Management Information Systems (MIS) for projects.
- Conduct and supervise data collection for quantitative and qualitative studies, ensuring high
data quality and supporting robust data analysis.
- Document project results and processes, developing success stories, scientific manuscripts,
and reports for learning and dissemination.
- Support teams in writing and submitting abstracts to scientific conferences and meetings.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, including policymakers and healthcare professionals, to
ensure research relevance and applicability, and communicate findings through reports,
publications, and presentations.
- Manage research protocols and maintain regulatory binders, ensuring readiness for data
audits.
- Implement data quality assurance mechanisms, including field visits to support MEL plan
implementation, identifying gaps and recommending adaptations.
- Ensure ethical standards are met by preparing submissions for review by the ethics
committee and maintain compliance with ethical guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned to achieve project goals.
Required Qualifications
- Masters in Epidemiology/Health Informatics/Nursing/ Population Studies/Health
Management/Public Health/Applied science. Desirable to have PhD in public health/maternal
newborn child health/nursing etc.
- Essential to have 2-3 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 Nursing and midwifery ecosystem is desirable.
- Understanding global health and development approach with the willingness to learn
- Previous experience in managing or contributing to field-based research studies.
