Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)-ICMR PRAKASH Project

Brief Description about the Project

Developing & Implementing effective intervention delivery strategies of the Anemia Mukt Bharat program 2.0 to reduce prevalence of anemia amongst vulnerable populations in selected districts of India-An Implementation research study Aims to co-design, optimize, implement and evaluate a model of implementation strategies to deliver the Anemia Mukt Bharat 2.0interventions across target beneficiaries and reduce prevalence of anemia to 20% in 2.5 years among children 6-59 months, adolescent girls (10-19 years), WRA (20-49 years), pregnant women.

Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)

No.of Vacancy:One

Prefered Qualifications:Post graduate Degree or PhD in Food and Nutrition or Lifesciences and Pharmacology with experience (three years) in conducting large scale intervention studies.

Experience:Minimum of 3 years

Age Limit:35 years

Language:English, Kannada (Mandatory), Telugu, Tamil, Hindi

Salary:Rs.72,800/- per month

Location:Bangalore/Koppal

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead district-level planning and implementation of AMB program activities in coordination with district health and ICDS departments.
• Oversee the work of Taluk Coordinators and Field Investigators across all taluks in the district.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to field teams to ensure quality and consistency of interventions.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor implementation fidelity and address operational challenges.
• Facilitate cross-team coordination among Implementation Support, Program Learning, and Outcome Monitoring teams.
• Participate in district-level review meetings and represent the program in coordination platforms.
• Guide and support government frontline workers (ASHAs, ANMs, AWWs) and facility staff in delivering AMB interventions such as: Iron-Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation, Deworming, Growth Monitoring & Nutrition Counselling and BCC Sessions.
• Compile district-level reports on implementation progress, learning insights, monitoring data, and field challenges.
• Document success stories, best practices, and innovations from the field.
• Submit timely reports to the Project Lead and contribute to state-level reviews and strategy discussions.
• Organize training, orientation, and review meetings for field staff and district stakeholders.
• Build strong working relationships with district officials to advocate for systems strengthening and policy-level improvements.
• Support the integration of AMB interventions into ongoing government health and nutrition initiatives.
• Willingness to Travel extensively

Interested candidates may send their Resume to:

The Principal Investigatior

ICMR PRAKASH Project

St. John's Research Institute

To Apply: E-mail cover letter and curriculum vitae with 3 references (names and email addresses / phone numbers) by on or before 5th August 2025 to [email protected] & cc to [email protected]