Medical Anthropologist Research Associate

The primary role of a Medical Anthropologist as a Research Associate is to gather and provide specialised knowledge pertaining to cultural, social, and behavioural aspects of health and wellness, with a focus on the dynamics of allopathic medicine, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), and the associated Treatment Seeking Behaviour (TSB) patterns across diverse communities. Your responsibilities will include designing and conducting ethnographic research in diverse settings, engaging with communities to collect qualitative data, and analyzing Treatment Seeking Behaviours to understand how cultural, social, and economic factors influence healthcare choices and outcomes. You will collaborate closely with engineers, healthcare professionals, and project managers to integrate anthropological insights into the design and development of healthcare solutions. Additionally, you will translate research findings into actionable strategies, communicate insights across interdisciplinary teams, and prepare reports, publications, and recommendations based on your findings. Fieldwork is a crucial aspect of this role, requiring you to plan and execute field studies, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in various cultural contexts, and traveling frequently to conduct research and engage with study populations directly. To excel in this role, you must possess deep theoretical knowledge of medical anthropology, proficiency in qualitative research methodologies and analysis, and familiarity with ethnographic study design. Cultural sensitivity and excellent communication skills are essential, as you will be engaging sensitively and effectively with diverse populations and conveying complex anthropological concepts to non-specialists. High proficiency in spoken and written English is mandatory, along with the ability to navigate and engage respectfully with cultural differences. Preferred skills include technical proficiency in using software and tools for data collection, statistical analysis, and presentation of research findings. As a Medical Anthropologist Research Associate, you should hold a Masters or PhD in Anthropology, with a focus on Medical Anthropology. Additional coursework or certification in public health, particularly related to CAM and allopathic medicine, is highly desirable. You should have extensive experience in conducting fieldwork, including international exposure, and a proven track record of engaging with communities to collect qualitative data. Demonstrated expertise in analyzing TSB patterns and integrating anthropological insights into practical applications is essential, with a preference for a research portfolio that includes studies on allopathic and CAM practices. You should be willing and able to travel extensively, including to remote areas, as part of research and community engagement efforts. Munyongo India Private Limited is an industrial, financial, data and software engineering company with expertise in mathematical modelling and operations research. The company believes in the power of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to secure the futures of society and the environment. Working at Munyongo offers diverse projects that require a similar set of knowledge and capabilities to execute effectively, making it an interesting place to build a career.,