Senior Research Associate

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About the Organization

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to the mission of saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries. We work at the invitation of governments to support them and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems.

Job Description

WJCF seeks a highly motivated, results-oriented Senior Research Associate to support the TB HCM project, reporting to the National Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Manager. The role involves supporting study implementation, coordinating evaluation activities, providing technical input, and contributing to evidence generation to advance TB prevention strategies. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills, capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment with appropriate guidance and mentorship. The Senior Research Associate will support engagement with government counterparts, donors, and external partners, and work across WJCF/CHAI teams to ensure project success.

Job Responsibilities

Coordination of external evaluation activities –40%

• Support and coordinate communication with the evaluation agency, ensuring alignment between the evaluation and program implementation, with the objective of ensuring timely information flow regarding any risks to the core elements of the program
• Support fieldwork for the planned RCT embedded within the program, ensuring high-quality data collection training. The candidate will also be expected to establish quality control mechanisms, implement them, and provide regular updates to the core national and global teams.
• Proactively identify and address any challenges affecting the design and implementation of the evaluation.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for the evaluation agency, managing ongoing coordination activities not explicitly listed above, and ensuring the evaluation and implementation processes remain aligned under the guidance of the senior team.

Technical review and input – 25%

• Contribute to the technical review of study protocols, instruments, evaluation design, and analysis plans, in collaboration with the broader technical team
• Support the design, refinement, and implementation of an embedded randomized controlled trial (RCT) and other qualitative components (e.g., process evaluations, qualitative interviews) to assess the impact of the CbHCM model
• Assist with the submission of study tools to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other relevant Indian authorities (such as HMSC), as required
• Where needed, analyze quantitative data using Stata or other statistical software. Additionally, they contribute to the design of qualitative tools and assist in their implementation and analysis, including transcript coding using appropriate qualitative analysis software
• Collaborate with the technical team to respond to donor inquiries related to the impact evaluation and/or data from routine program monitoring

Evidence generation & Synthesis of learning – 35%

• Conduct primary and secondary research to address learning and evidence gaps in strategically relevant areas of implementation and evaluation.
• Support the in-country learning agenda by identifying and addressing evidence gaps for NTEP and CHAI/WJCF through complementary analyses. Participate in systematic reviews of secondary literature on related themes and maintain a bibliography of key citations using reference management software
• Work closely with the National Monitoring & Evaluation Manager to align evaluation and program monitoring workstreams. Contribute to synthesizing learnings from implementation and evaluation efforts to inform new ideas and guide intervention design
• Support the development and delivery of learning and dissemination materials, including reports, manuscripts, and other documentation

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in epidemiology, economics, biostatistics, or a related field with significant focus on quantitative skills (e.g., epidemiology and public/global health) with a strong understanding of inferential statistics).
• Minimum 5 years of applied work experience in resource-limited settings and/or a field requiring analytical problem-solving.

Technical Skills:

• Strong command of experimental, quasi-experimental study designs and qualitative research methods
• Experience in designing and implementing quantitative models and/or impact evaluation and/or qualitative research; fluency in concepts of statistical inference and data analysis
• Strong skills in quantitative modeling, data management, and statistical analysis using software like Stata/R
• Demonstrated experience with data collection workflows and platforms, such as SurveyCTO, Google sheets or similar tools
• Demonstrated experience with or involvement in the implementation of RCTs/Or quasi experimental or similar studies in India
• Experience piloting survey instruments, training data collectors, and leading field logistics for large-scale studies

Stakeholder management and communication:

• An ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and support the development of actionable recommendations for a range of audiences including Ministries of Health, global donors and policy makers
• Strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to navigate multi-cultural, multi-stakeholder situations collaboratively to achieve intended results

Organization, time management and self-motivation:

• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to approach complex problems in a structured manner
• Strong ability to work independently, to develop and execute work-plans, and to achieve specified goals with limited guidance and oversight in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated capacity to thrive in a work environment that requires effective balancing across parallel workstreams and deliverables
• Willingness to travel (at least 25%) to Bihar and Uttar Pradesh

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