Research Associate

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Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 3rd June, 2025 Project Name: UNICEF Midwifery Documentation Position Code: IIPHG/REC/2025-26/14 Position Title: Research Associate No. of Posts: 01 (One) Location: IIPH Gandhinagar Duration of Position: 06 Months Brief on the Organization Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG) is a University established under IIPHG Act, 2015 of Gujarat State. It offers courses in the field of Public Health. It also undertakes various research projects in the field of Public Health. The university is established by Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) with support from the Government of Gujarat, Department of Health & Family Welfare. Project Brief The aim of the project is to document India’s National midwifery initiative, both policy development and implementation across different states. The project is for 6 month’s duration. The project aims to identify the good practices, lessons learned and replicable models for furthering Midwifery care models in India Context. Project team is require to identify bottlenecks and challenges for mitigating measures and actions towards further strengthening and scaling up the collaborative midwifery care models. The outcome of the project will be evidence-based recommendations and lessons learnt for the national midwifery initiative. There is a possibility of publishing papers out of this work towards dissemination for countries transitioning to midwife-led-care model. Deliverables  Conducting in-depth interviews  Scheduling & Assist in analyzing and organizing meetings with Govt. and other stake-holders  Developing detailed reports from secondary and primary data  Preparing interview transcripts  Managing all the project related communications with internal and external stakeholders  Writing reports  The Project Involver’s extensive travel within India.  Any other activities/tasks as assigned by the PI or supervisor. Qualification : Master level degree in Nursing- Midwifery/Public Health/Social Science/ Public Health Policy /any other similar fields Desirable : Formal education in research methods especially qualitative research methods Experience : Minimum 01 to 02 years of work experience with academic writing skills. Candidate without work experience may be considered in case of excellent academic record. Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 3rd June, 2025 Remarks  Interested and eligible candidates are requested on apply online at https://iiphg.edu.in/work-with-us/ .  Please highlight the Name of the Post “Research Associate” & Position Code (IIPHG-REC-2025-26-14) in the subject.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.  Mere eligibility will not entitle any candidate being called for interview.  Candidates applying for more than one post are required to submit separate application for each post.  Call letters to the shortlisted applicants shall be sent by email. No postal communication shall be made.  Incomplete applications, shall be summarily rejected and no communication in this regard shall be entertained.  No TA / DA will be paid to attend the selection process, if called for.  Persons employed in Government/Semi-Government Organization or Educational Institutions in India must apply through proper channel.  IIPHG reserves the right to fill or not to fill any or all available positions.  The requirements of minimum qualification and/or experience may be relaxed in the case of candidates with outstanding credentials.  No correspondence will be entertained from candidates regarding any delays, conduct & result of interview and reasons for not being called for interview.  Women are encouraged to apply. Show more Show less