Public Health Foundation of India

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Position Code

PHFI-RASC-18

Position Title

Research Scientist- Biostatistician

Location

Gurgaon

Duration of Position :
One year or co-terminus with the project, whichever is
earlier.
Brief on the Organization:
The Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) is working towards building a healthier
India. It is helping to address the limited institutional and systems capacity in India by
strengthening education and training, advancing research and technology and
facilitating policy and practice in the area of Public Health. PHFI is headquartered in
New Delhi with national presence through its constituent units of regional Indian
Institutes of Public Health (IIPHs) and Centres of Applied Research in core public
health themes. The Foundation, established in 2006 as a public private initiative, is
governed by an independent board comprising of senior government officials,
eminent Indian and International academic and leaders, civil society representatives
and corporate leaders. For more information, please visit the website www.phfi.org.
Project Brief:
Heart attacks and strokes (cardiovascular diseases, CVD) account for a third of all
deaths in India and are becoming more common. Smoking, high blood pressure, and
diabetes are common causes of CVD which can be detected early and controlled by
inexpensive, effective and widely available treatments. These risk factors are often
not detected or well controlled and patient outcomes are poor. Common mental
disorders such as anxiety and depression frequently co-exist with CVD risk factors
and often contribute to failure to follow treatment plans. Community health centres
provide primary care which is the best place to prevent and manage these chronic
conditions. We will develop and evaluate a mobile phone software application
mWELLCARE. This will assess a persons health profile, help health workers make the
best treatment plan and follow up the patients and involve them in self-management.
The research will follow the recommended steps for evaluation of complex
interventions. Software will be tested with users and problems in using mWELLCARE
will be sorted out. mWELLCARE will be evaluated in two states, Harayana and Tamil
Nadu, by examining its use, impact on patterns health care received and changes in
risk factors.
Deliverables:
Organize and analyze data sets and models and other issues.
Analyze and perform statistics on abstracts, data sets and other related information.
Assist the investigators in analysis and report writing.
Sample size calculation
Develop analytical plans and templates.
Review new grant proposals.
Help develop institutional capacity in Biostatistics.
Undertake data monitoring and quality checks.
Assist the investigators in scientific conduct of the study.

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Statistical analysis using STATA, SPSS, R software.

Qualification:
Essential
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The candidate should have M.Sc. (Biostatistics/Statistics/Mathematics) and

Ph.D. (Biostatistics/Statistics/Mathematics).
The candidate should have strong knowledge of any of the statistical
software Stata, R or SAS.
The candidate should have strong interest in epidemiology and clinical
research.

Experience:
Essential
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3-5 years of independent research experience.

The candidates experience should include atleast one year work
experience in statistical analysis.

Desirable
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Annual Salary (CTC) will be based on the available skills and fitment of the incumbent
as per the selection process.
Applications, along with detailed CV, may be sent to: recruit@phfi.org . Please
highlight the Position Code (PHFI-RASC-18) in the subject. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for the interview.
Please log on to the following path and download the same on to the system. This is
to be completed and sent along with the CV for shortlisting. Please note that
applications sent without this will not be considered
(http://125.22.91.148/Positions/PHFI-RASC-18/PHFI-RASC-18.xlsx ).
Last Date of Receipt of Applications: COB 03 March 2016

Remarks:

Candidates should have an excellent academic record, good communication

skills, a commitment to high quality undergraduate and post-graduate education.
Mere eligibility will not entitle any candidate for being called for interview.
Persons employed in Government/Semi-Government Organization or Educational
Institutions in India must apply through proper channel.
PHFI reserves the right to fill or not to fill any or all available positions.
The requirements of minimum qualification and/or experience may be relaxed in
the case of candidates with outstanding credentials.

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No correspondence will be entertained from candidates regarding any delays,

conduct & result of interview and reasons for not being called for interview.

PHFI reserves the sole right to alter/modify/cancel the entire selection process or the position
or the vacancy or to disqualify any candidature at any stage of the selection process.
Women are encouraged to apply

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