Field Research Associate

Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong (IIPH Shillong)

ContractGovernment

LocationEast Khasi Hills, Meghalaya

SalaryNot specified

Deadline17 November 2026

Required fields

Experience: Proven experience working within the health system or conducting field research and data collection in health-related projects

Skills: Written and oral fluency in English and the local language | Digital data collection tools such as digital questionnaires, interview schedules and topic guides (desirable) | Ability to work independently in field settings, with resilience, adaptability and problem-solving skills (desirable)

Qualification: Essential: Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Nursing, Public Health or Social Work | Desirable: Master's degree in Nutrition, Nursing, Public Health or Social Work

Other: Project supported by the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation | Position is for 1 year and extendable | Field travel required | Incomplete or unsigned applications will be rejected

Additional details

Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong is hiring a Field Research Associate for a project on health system strengthening and community engagement to establish a model for Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) in Meghalaya. The project is supported by the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation. The post is based in East Khasi Hills for 1 year, extendable. The associate will coordinate with local health system actors and project staff under supervision. The associate will conduct anthropometric measurements, field surveys and interviews in designated communities following research protocols. The associate will travel to field sites to collect and record data, coordinate survey logistics including scheduling, mapping survey locations and transport, and review and edit collected data for completeness and accuracy. The associate will give regular progress updates to the Field Coordinator and take part in team meetings.

How to apply

1. Open the official advertisement from the Official notification read it fully. 2. Prepare your CV with full contact details, education with passing years and institutes, language and software skills, work experience (write NIL if none), research experience or publications, and two professional referees. 3. Open the Application link (Google Form). 4. Fill in the form and upload your CV and the required documents. 5. Submit the form on or before 17-11-2026.

Original notification

The advertisement published by the original source.

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Important names

Organisation: Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong

Phone: 0364 2592014, 9863951034, 7629994518

Address: Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong, Lawmali, Pasteur Hill, Shillong, Meghalaya - 793001

Important links

Official Website:Official Website

Application Link:Application Link