Project Technical Support II/ Quantitative Data Collector/ Field Investigator

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Project Technical Support II (Data Collector (Field Investigator)

Number of Vacancies: 28

Primary Location: Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra, Gorakhpur) and Delhi.

What is Community Empowerment Lab?

We, at Community Empowerment Lab, love to watch our people write their own stories – stories of success and challenges, stories of connecting with communities, of serving mothers and children. Stories of serving our nation.

So, who are we exactly? We are a Not for Profit Research Organization working on the frontiers of maternal and neonatal health, serving some of the most vulnerable through innovations and leveraging cutting-edge scientific approaches in public health. We are driven by scientific evidence, national priority, and global public health challenges!
Our mission revolves around empowering communities by providing them with evidence-based solutions to address their needs, thereby bridging the gap between communities and scientific knowledge. We adopt a grounds-up approach, engaging with communities to understand their requirements and co-designing solutions with scientific rigor. These solutions undergo trials and implementation research to ensure efficacy. The insights gained are then scaled up to influence state, national, and global policies and practices. Our focus lies at the intersection of newborn survival and maternal health, health system strengthening, and early childhood development, aligning all our initiatives to tackle both local and global challenges faced by newborns and mothers.

We are the

Collaborative Centre of Excellence for Indian Council of Medical Research

joining hands with several scientific research organizations pan-India to address numerous national priorities and build a future scientific workforce for the country! We are also an

ICMR - Centre for Advanced Research for Neonatal and Maternal Health

working on solutioning newborn survival. In Uttar Pradesh, we support UP National Health Mission as a newborn survival specialist through UP TSU (Uttar Pradesh Technical Support Unit).

For more information please visit our website

What defines us as a team?

We are young, collegial, committed, and sensitive- a bunch of creative people which love to do science with a compassionate heart. We believe in human goodness, unending capacities to grow as leaders, and finding meaning through their consistent efforts that often meet success and failure too. We believe in learning by doing! We believe in soiling our hands, doing science in the midst of the community, and keeping the community at centre! We are not merely desktop researchers. We value high-impact research publications and simultaneously bringing solutions to the doorstep of those who need them most!

Our people drive the organization and contribute to mutual growth. Some bright public health scientists, tech talent, management mavens, community organizers, and volunteers have kept us going for over twenty years now. We are ambitious, and growing and we need many more of our tribe now. At CEL, we encourage people to pursue a career and a passion for public health service.

What do you get? The freedom to express your talent, the joy of watching the difference your work makes to our nation, and the reward of working with a vibrant, joyful team.

Who are we looking for?

CEL is now seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented data collector (Field Investigator) to join our team. The data collectors will be responsible for conducting on-site quantitative and qualitative surveys, gathering information, and compiling detailed reports. The ideal candidate will have basic analytical skills and the ability to work independently. This position involves frequent travel to study site locations, so flexibility and a willingness to adapt to changing environments are essential.

Scope of Work

• Conducting quantitative and qualitative surveys through direct interviews, observation, and clinical records
• Communicate clearly with participants, explaining the purpose of data collection and addressing any questions or concerns.
• Ensure the accurate and time electronic data collection using handheld devices (Tab).
• Organise community meetings, and participate in community mobilization activities.
• Address and resolve any challenges encountered in field during data collection.
• Work closely with program managers, researchers, and other stakeholders to understand data needs and priorities.
• Outcome assessment & follow-up visits in the facility and community
• Conducting anthropometric measurements for mother-infant
• Prepare detailed field reports documenting data collection processes, challenges encountered, solutions implemented, and lessons learned
• Daily travel to urban/rural health facilities and communities for data collection.
• Ensure adherence of the study protocol during data collection.
• Awareness about research ethics.

Qualification, Experience, and Skills

• 12th in Science with a Diploma (MLT/DMLT /Engineering) and five years experience in a relevant field OR Graduate degree is preferred with 3 years experience in relevant fields OR fresh Post Graduate.

• ICMR age norms will apply and applicants must be age 28 years or below.

• Fluent communication and writing skills in Hindi.

• Working knowledge of English is desirable.

• Familiarity with various data collection methods and tools.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management.

• Knowledge of ethical considerations in data collection and research.

• Experience in the ethical use of AI tools (chatGPT etc.)

• Basic proficiency in MS Office (word, excel & PPT)

• Experience in fieldwork to collect the primary data.

• Experience in working in similar clinical research/ trials

• Training/ prior experience in anthropometric measurements

• Candidates must be willing to travel to urban/rural health facilities and communities for data collection in Uttar Pradesh

• Compensation: As per ICMR norms.

• Application Procedure:

If you find this opportunity aligning with your skills and passion, we welcome you to apply by following these steps:

• Apply on this link
• Craft a brief yet impactful cover letter, around 500 words, that details your motivation for applying, your interest in Maternal and Newborn Health, and your enthusiasm for contributing to the work of Community Empowerment Lab.
• Attach your updated resume with a recent photograph.
• We kindly request that you include your current and expected salary details, along with your anticipated start date, in your cover letter

Requirements

• 12th in Science with a Diploma (MLT/DMLT /Engineering) and five years experience in a relevant field OR Graduate degree is preferred with 3 years experience in relevant fields OR fresh Post Graduate.
• ICMR age norms will apply and applicants must be age 28 years or below.