Consultant (Field Investigator)

Designation	Consultant (Field Investigator)
Location	Patna
No. of Vacancies	Multiple Openings

Digital Bharat Collaborative (a part of Piramal Foundation) is looking for a Consultant to support its mission of systems  transformation. If you wish to contribute to accelerating our mission by leveraging your skills, apply today! 

Piramal Foundation’s vision is Building Bharat through leadership, decentralisation, digitisation and inclusion led by  women and youth. Aligned to this vision, Digital Bharat Collaborative’s (DBC) vision is to build Bharat through acceleration  of Information Systems to transform public systems’ responsiveness and governance led by women and youth. Through  this, we seek to enhance experiences of citizens in accessing government health services at the last mile. 

The field investigators will be responsible for implementing the RMLE data collection effort in her/his assigned  district/blocks. S/he will ensure complete adherence to protocol, and high efficiency and quality of data collection. They  will work in close coordination with the State RMLE team (SPD/PD/SPM/PM/SPL/PL/Sr Analyst) and accountable for the  overall success of the RMLE data collection. Based on the need they will also collect data in other than the assigned  districts. 

This role will be responsible for but not limited to the following: 

• Ensure strict adherence to the data collection protocol. 
• Optimize data collection efficiency by developing well-structured operational, travel, and logistics plans.
• Complete the assigned data collection tasks within the specified timeline. 
• Maintain accuracy and representativeness in sample selection. 
• Uphold data quality by ensuring accurate and reliable data capture while administering all instruments.
• Assist in conducting pre-testing and cognitive testing of new instruments. 

Desirable Qualification & Experience  

 

 

• Bachelor's or post-graduation degree in any discipline with two/three years of relevant work experience in public  health programs. 
• Excellent communication skills in Hindi and local dialects of Bihar. 
• Experience with large scale household survey data collection in public health (Household survey, CMWRA and  Facility surveys). 
• Experience of working in any Maternal and Child Health program (or, at least in any Public Health Program).
• Strong understanding of Public Health Program (including ICDS) and exposure to different terminologies used in  Maternal and Child Health Programs. 

 

Essential Skills: 

• A good understanding of Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH), immunization, and VHSND.
• Experience in using digital data collection tools. 
• Ability to collect data using Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI)
• Knowledge of local languages and cultural sensitivities. 

 

Travel: Open for Travel. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without  regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other legally protected  status. We do not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. 

Application process: Candidates interested in the role may apply with their updated resumes by filling out the application  form here: CLICK HERE

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