Senior Research & Learning Officer - Patna, Bihar

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is a global leader in public health dedicated
to saving lives, improving health, and transforming futures. We collaborate with
governments, health experts, and communities to strengthen health systems and ensure
quality care for women and families. By translating cutting-edge science into impactful
healthcare solutions, we help bridge the gap between knowledge and action—whether at
the moment of childbirth or when a midwife saves a newborn’s life.
In India, Jhpiego partners with national and state governments across multiple states,
providing technical assistance in family planning, maternal and child health, human
resources for health, and non-communicable diseases. Our programs are supported by the
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), MSD for
Mothers, and other key donors.
Jhpiego is seeking a Research and Learning Officer/Senior Research and Learning Officer
based in Patna, Bihar to support the planning and implementation of evaluation, research,
and learning initiatives. This role will contribute to projects focused on Comprehensive
Primary Healthcare as well as Nursing & Midwifery programs, driving evidence-based
decision-making and program improvements. The position reports to the Country Lead,
Monitoring, Evaluation and Research (MER).

 -Support in developing and executing learning agenda for programs/public health
interventions under the guidance of the supervisor, and in coordination with
concerned program teams.
- Design studies/evaluations/assessments, draft research protocols/determination
request forms and develop data collection tools, with support of concerned program
staff and in coordination with external evaluators or partners (as required).
- Support in obtaining required regulatory and ethical approvals for conducting
studies/evaluations/assessments.
- Supervise/conduct data collection for quantitative and qualitative studies and ensure
data quality.

 -Track key performance/monitoring indicators related to interventions for facilitating
periodic reviews and informing programmatic action.
-Support the analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data.
- Support in synthesizing leanings from program implementation utilizing secondary
data, program data and evaluation data.
- Support/Lead drafting of scientific manuscripts/reports/abstracts with support of
supervisor and concerned program teams.
-Support in building capacities of team members in scientific writing, and submitting
abstracts to scientific conferences and meetings.
 -Keep track of research protocols/determination requests and maintain the
regulatory binders for different research studies/evaluations/assessments.

- Bachelor’s in health background, with Master’s degree in public health,
epidemiology, or statistics.
- 5 years of relevant professional experience of working with an
international/national public health organization or academic institute, experience
particularly in the field of evaluation and research.
-Existing publications in international peer reviewed journals, presentations at
international public health related conferences of repute.
- Understanding of global health, India’s public health structures and functions, and
development approaches with willingness to learn.
- Prior experience in Comprehensive Primary Healthcare or Nursing/Midwifery
programs will be an added advantage.
- Prior experience in economic evaluation/health technology assessments will be an
added advantage.

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