Tata Institute of Social Sciences invites applications for the following posts via direct recruitment:

Post Name: Research Associate

Essential Qualification:

• High level of commitment and integrity and ability to work independently

• Excellent coordination and organizational skills

• Ability to strategies and implement the programme to get the expected outcome

• Willingness to travel.

• Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences/Social Work/Population Studies/Public Health and allied fields.

Essential Work Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in research projects in the field of HIV/AIDS is desirable. The candidate should have research skills in quantitative and/or qualitative data collection, management, and analysis. Conversant in t h e local language in addition to English. Wellversed in reporting and documentation. She/he shall have experience conducting FGDs/IDIswith HRGs and Bridge populations. The candidate should be sensitive towards issues relating to HRG communities and PLHIVs.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the National AIDS Control Programme and programmatic evaluations

• Quantitative data collection skills and knowledge

• Qualitative data collection skills and knowledge

Post Name: Field Co-ordinator

Essential Qualification:

• High level of commitment and integrity and ability to work independently Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent co-ordination and organisational skills

• Ability to strategize and implement the field planning

• Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences/Social Work/Population Studies/Public Health and allied fields.

Essential Work Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of experience in research projects, in the field of HIV/AIDS is desirable. Conversant in local language in addition to English. Well-versed in reporting and documentation. The candidate should have the necessary research skills of quantitative and qualitative data collection, data management, and analysis. She/he shall have experience in conducting FGDs/IDIs with HRGs and Bridge population. The candidate should be sensitive towards issues relating to HRG communities and PLHIVs.

Desirable: Knowledge of the National AIDS Control Programme and programmatic evaluations 

Post Name: Research Assistant

Essential Qualification:

• Conversant in local language in addition to English

• She/he shall have experience in conducting FGDs/IDIs

• The candidate should be sensitive towards issues relating to HRG communities and PLHIVs

• Willing to travel extensively

• Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences/Social Work/Population Studies/Public Health and allied fields

Essential Work Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in research projects, in the field of HIV/AIDS is desirable. The candidate should have the necessary research skills of quantitative and qualitative data collection, and data management.

Desirable: Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods

For more details related to eligibility criteria, fee, pattern, annexure, place of posting etc. refer to the attachments below.