Research Fellow – Health

Azim Premji Foundation invites applications for the position of Research Fellow to work on research projects related to Public Health. This is a full-time position, based in Bengaluru and will involve extensive travel and field work.

Job Summary: 

  • Get a deep understanding of the state of public health, determinants of health, health institutions, and health mechanisms in the country through extensive reading/​research and through connecting with various players — government functionaries, NGOs, public health experts, etc.
  • Formulate research questions, design, and conduct research on public and community health, focusing on the health needs of vulnerable and underserved communities.
  • Do detailed analysis of the research data to arrive at conclusions.
  • Document the work in health, good practices, and lessons learnt through our work.
  • Create mechanisms for disseminating the results of our research work.
  • Support any other task related to the research work, as required.

Qualification, Experience and Attributes: 

  • 6 plus years of experience in health research. 
  • Knowledge of statistical tools and software to analyse data and arrive at results. 
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. 
  • Fluency in Hindi and Kannada is desirable. 
  • A master’s degree in public health, social work, or statistics is essential.