Research Assistant

1. Position Overview

The Research & Development Assistant (MPH) supports the NGO’s public health–focused research, program development, monitoring, and documentation activities. The role involves collecting and analyzing health-related data, contributing to evidence-based program design, and assisting in proposal development for community and public health initiatives.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Public Health Research

• Conduct epidemiological and community health assessments.
  

• Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative health data.
  

• Support baseline, midline, and endline studies for health programs.
  

• Prepare research briefs, fact sheets, and scientific summaries.
  

B. Program Development & Proposal Writing

• Assist in designing public health interventions based on community needs.
  

• Support the preparation of concept notes, project proposals, and logical frameworks (LFA).
  

• Research national health policies, global best practices, and donor priorities.
  

C. Monitoring & Evaluation

• Support development of M&E tools for health programs.
  

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs), health outcomes, and program outputs.
  

• Assist in data cleaning, coding, and generation of M&E reports.
  

D. Documentation & Reporting

• Document case studies, community health stories, and project outcomes.
  

• Contribute to donor reports, presentations, and knowledge management.
  

• Maintain accurate research documentation, ethical standards, and confidentiality.
  

E. Field Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate with health workers, social workers, field staff, and project teams.
  

• Liaise with local health departments, hospitals, and community partners.
  

• Participate in community meetings, awareness programs, and capacity-building workshops.
  

3. Qualifications & Skills Required

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of public health research methods.
  

• Basic statistical skills and knowledge of tools such as Excel, SPSS, or STATA (preferred).
  

• Ability to conduct surveys, FGD, KII, and field assessments.
  

• Proficiency in MS Office and report preparation.
  

Educational Qualification

• Master of Public Health (MPH)

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Life Sciences, Nursing, Social Work, or any relevant discipline.
  

Experience

• 0–2 years of experience in public health research, community health programs, or NGO projects.
  

• Freshers with strong academic work, research internships, or field experience may also apply.