Research Associate
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Date posted
October 9, 2023
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Closing date
October 9, 2023
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Hiring location
India
Description
Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha
We are looking for a Research Associate for STRIDE, our suicide prevention project based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
STRIDE aims to strengthen suicide prevention efforts in Odisha by working with the Police and other law enforcement agencies to improve suicide data quality and reporting guidelines, develop standard guidelines for preventing suicide deaths in police custody, promote community-based preventive health, and enhance the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officials.
- To liaise and coordinate with relevant stakeholders for project implementation
- Contribute to designing and implementing research-related activities (data collection, data management, and analysis)
- Contribute to the dissemination of project activities in the form of quarterly project reports, process documentation, academic articles, blogs, social media posts, etc.
- Draft training materials and support the project team to organise training workshops and other dissemination events
Essential
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, or allied disciplines
- Willingness to be based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in research project management (community-based mental health projects/ public health projects focussing on marginalised communities/ vulnerable populations)
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and Hindi (written and verbal)
- Proficiency in basic computing skills (MS office)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with team management skills
Desirable
- Proficiency in Odiya
- Proven ability to collaborate with various government institutions or law enforcement agencies
Last date to apply: 20 October 2023
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview a week after 20 October 2023. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
We invite applicants from historically marginalised and underrepresented communities.
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