Qualitative Interviewer - Harmony Grant Project

Brief Description about the Project

The Harmony study is a five-year research project on extending an intervention into a scalable model delivered by primary care nurses, by integrating behavioural couples therapy (BCT) with a motivational interviewing (MI) component for Alcohol Use Disorder to reduce Intimate Partner Violence and alcohol use among couples living in low-income areas with limited literacy in Bangalore, South India.

Qualitative Interviewer

No. of Vacancy: One (Female)

Preferred Qualifications: MA or M.Sc in Psychology or Social Work

Salary: Rs.30,000/- pm

Language: Fluent in spoken and written Kannada and English.

Experience:

• Experience with qualitative interviewing is essential.
• Experience with qualitative coding, working with low-income populations, and interviewing individuals on sensitive topics is preferable.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Undergo training in qualitative study design, procedures, techniques, and documentation associated with the qualitative component. Training on the overall study and relevant aspects of its conduct, as well as gender sensitivity will be included in this training.
• Conduct up to 80 in-depth qualitative interviews, i.e., 2 with each of 40 same sex study participants based on the study interview guide
• Establish a comfortable and safe environment for the participant(s), eliciting discussion on a pre-determined list of topics of interest and probing further when appropriate.
• Ensure completion of the interview audio recording and transcription.
• May also be involved in translation, coding, and analysis of transcriptions.
• Attend regular meetings with the qualitative lead regarding scheduling of interviews, debrief, conduct of interviews, transcription, and documentation.
• Willing to work late evening in the Field or office.
• Willing to work on Sundays and holidays, and take compensatory offs as per the institute rules.
• Candidates need to be willing to travel to Primary Health Centres within Bangalore and have flexible work schedules.

Preferred skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication in Kannada. Basic English-speaking skills (sufficient for comprehension of study materials, training, and supervision).
• Excellent interpersonal skills & is a team player.
• Efficient time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Needs to be organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Comfort discussing sensitive topics such as alcohol use and intimate partner violence in a non-judgmental manner
• Ability to establish rapport and work effectively with individuals of varying ethnicities, socio-economic status, caste, gender, and sexual orientation

Interested candidates may send their Resume to:

The Principal Investigator

Harmony Grant Project

SJRI

To Apply: E-mail cover letter and curriculum vitae on or before 22 November,2025 to matilda.jkp@sjri.res.in and cc to hr@sjri.res.in