ICMR - UNNATI Project

Job Description

Project Technical Support-II-ICMR-UNNATI Project Division Non Division User Contact Person HR Job Details Brief Description about the Project The study entitled India Child Growth Standards Research Initiative: A Prospective Cohort Study to Develop Growth and Development Standards in 0 to 24 months Indian Children - UNNATI , is a prospective cohort study planned to be conducted across 6 regions (North, South, East, West, Central and Nort-East) of India to develop updated growth and neurodevelopmental standards for children from 0-24 months under optimal biological, socioeconomic, and behavioral conditions. This study will measure childhood growth and development, develop normative growth curves, neurodevelopmental charts in children born in an environment without major biological, socio-behavioral, and economic constraints to growth among Indian Children 0-24 months of age Project Technical Support -II Position Starting: 1st April 2025 No. of Vacancy: Six Preferred Qualifications: 12th Pass / Diploma or a related field Salary: Rs.20,000 + 30% HRA Language : English , Kannada , Tamil (optional), Hindi (optional) Experience: 1-2 years of experience Last Day for Receiving Application: 13th March, 2025 Location: Bangalore Roles and Responsibilities : Assist in identifying and recruiting pregnant women and newborns as per the study s eligibility criteria. Conduct home visits and follow-up calls to ensure participant retention and data collection. Support the team in collecting anthropometric measurements of the infants and mothers. Maintain proper records of participant visits and follow-ups. Accompany study staff during home visits and clinical site assessments. Ensure that data is collected as per standard operating procedures (SOPs). Maintain confidentiality of participant data and follow ethical research guidelines. Assist in the transportation and safekeeping of research materials and equipment. Help with setting up materials for assessments and documentation