Research Lead for National Health Research Priority Project

EQUIP-HWC (Equitable, Quality Universal health coverage Implementation research Project for optimizing comprehensive primary health care through Health and Wellness Centres) is a multi-site implementation research and a national health priority project funded by ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) and BMGF (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation) being conducted in Salumbar/Dungarpur district, Rajasthan, in collaboration with the district health department. This implementation research project focuses on developing a successful model to deliver 12 comprehensive primary healthcare (CPHC) services through the public health system across all health and wellness centers by emphasizing quality, equity, and core values. This project will be undertaken by the Centre for Healthcare at IIM Udaipur in collaboration with Basic Healthcare Services.

Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIM Udaipur) is one of the fastest-growing management schools in the country. It has already achieved global rankings and accreditation, putting it alongside or ahead of many B-schools established much earlier. Taking the legacy of older IIMs forward, IIMU aspires to set new benchmarks in management education by combining excellence in teaching and research. A research-led centre at IIMU, the Centre for Healthcare, was conceptualized in early 2020 to fill the gap of rigorous healthcare research in India on the Indian context from the management lens. Its objective is to bring together academicians from management, public health, practitioners, and research-active medical professionals to understand and solve fundamental issues in healthcare in low and middle-income countries (LMIC).

Basic Healthcare Services is a not-for-profit organization that provides primary healthcare services in the tribal-rural belt of Udaipur and Salumbar districts. It reaches the most vulnerable communities through a network of responsive primary healthcare centres called AMRIT clinics. BHS offers a continuum of preventive, promotive, and curative care while using a combination of innovations in human resources and technology. BHS is one of the leading voices on primary healthcare in India and extensively documents and writes on issues related to the healthcare of marginalized populations in the lay press and scientific journals.

Qualifications:

Professionals with MPH/Healthcare Management/PG Diploma/MBA or PhD in Public Health/ Anthropology/Social Work/Sociology/other social sciences with a minimum of 5 years of experience in community-based health research with publications

Essential attributes:
• The project implementation area is Salumbar/Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. The selected candidates will have to stay in the field area in the Salumbar/Dungarpur district for the entire duration of the project.
• Good command over English and Hindi languages
Desired attributes:
• Candidate with experience in intervention/implementation research/health systems Research in tribal areas is preferred.
• Excellent written and communications skills, interpersonal skills, organizational and networking skills.
Consolidated remuneration per month:
• Rs 75,000 to Rs 1,00,000, depending on the relevant years of experience and qualification
Number of posts: 1

Benefits of working with us:

At IIMU, a research-intensive institution, we offer unique opportunities for those who want to further their research knowledge and career:
• For candidates wishing to pursue a PhD, get first-hand research experience, individualized guidance on building profiles and developing individual ideas towards research papers, recommendation letters, and guidance on the application process to top PhD programs in public health/health management.
• For others, IIMU provides a vibrant research environment where they can continue their research journey, meet potential collaborators, and access IIMU’s research ecosystem.

Working with Basic Healthcare Services offers the opportunity to:
• Gain hands-on experience in working with rural communities, gaining insights, and making a tangible impact.
Duration:

This job contract will be for 12 months, renewable for an additional two terms of 12 months each based on satisfactory performance and project resources.