Advertisement for the technical staff positions for an ICMR-funded research project in the School of Social Sciences, MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore
Applications are invited for the following positions for the project entitled “The Impact of Positive Aging Intervention on Flourishing of Elderly in India: A Pan-India Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial” funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). This project is administered by academics from the School of Social Sciences, MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore. The details are as follows:
Project Site: Bangalore
Name of the Post: Project Technical Staff-III
No.of Position: 1
Qualifications:
Required: M.Sc./M.A in Clinical Counselling Psychology with 1-3 years of clinical work experience
Desirable: PhD/MPhil in Clinical, counseling, positive Psychology
Language Required: Kannada, English
Remuneration: Rs. 28,000 + 27% HRA= Rs.35,560 per month
Project Site: Chennai
Name of the Post: Project Technical Staff-III
No.of Position: 1
Qualifications:
Required: M.Sc./M.A in Clinical Counselling Psychology with 1-3 years of clinical work experience
Desirable: PhD/MPhil in Clinical, counseling, positive Psychology
Language Required: Tamil, English
Remuneration: Rs. 28,000 + 27% HRA= Rs.35,560 per month
Project Site: Chennai
Name of the Post: Office Technical Support
No.of Position: 4
Qualifications: M.Sc in Clinical Counseling, Positive Psychology
Language Required: Tamil, English
Remuneration: 26800/- consolidated pay per month
Project Site: Delhi
Name of the Post: Project Technical Staff-III
No.of Position: 1
Qualifications:
Required: M.Sc./M.A in Clinical Counselling Psychology with 1-3 years of clinical work experience
Desirable: PhD/MPhil in Clinical, counseling, positive Psychology
Language Required: Hindi, English
Remuneration: Rs. 28,000 + 27% HRA= Rs.35,560 per month
Project Site: Delhi
Name of the Post: Office Technical Support
No.of Position: 4
Qualifications: M.Sc in Clinical Counseling, Positive Psychology
Language Required: Hindi, English
Remuneration: 26800/- consolidated pay per month
Project Site: Kolkata
Name of the Post: Project Technical Staff-III
No.of Position: 1
Qualifications:
Required: M.Sc./M.A in Clinical Counselling Psychology with 1-3 years of clinical work experience
Desirable: PhD/MPhil in Clinical, counseling, positive Psychology
Language Required: Bengali, Hindi, English
Remuneration: Rs. 28,000 + 27% HRA= Rs.35,560 per month
Project Site: Kolkata
Name of the Post: Office Technical Support
No.of Position: 4
Qualifications: M.Sc in Clinical Counseling, Positive Psychology
Language Required: Bengali, Hindi, English
Remuneration: 26800/- consolidated pay per month
Project Site: Mumbai
Name of the Post: Project Technical Staff-III
No.of Position: 1
Qualifications:
Required: M.Sc./M.A in Clinical Counselling Psychology with 1-3 years of clinical work experience
Desirable: PhD/MPhil in Clinical, counseling, positive Psychology
Language Required: Marathi, Hindi, English
Remuneration: Rs. 28,000 + 27% HRA= Rs.35,560 per month
Project Site: Mumbai
Name of the Post: Office Technical Support
No.of Position: 4
Qualifications: M.Sc in Clinical Counseling, Positive Psychology
Language Required: Marathi, Hindi, English
Remuneration: 26800/- consolidated pay per month
Project Site: Ernakulam
Name of the Post: Project Technical Staff-III
No.of Position: 1
Qualifications:
Required: M.Sc./M.A in Clinical Counselling Psychology with 1-3 years of clinical work experience
Desirable: PhD/MPhil in Clinical, counseling, positive Psychology
Language Required: Malayalam, English
Remuneration: Rs. 28,000 + 27% HRA= Rs.35,560 per month
Project Site: Ernakulam
Name of the Post: Office Technical Support
No.of Position: 4
Qualifications: M.Sc in Clinical Counseling, Positive Psychology
Language Required: Malayalam, English
Remuneration: 26800/- consolidated pay per month
- Selected candidates are not entitled to claim regular appointments at the University.
- The above positions are purely contractual.
How to apply: Candidates should apply with their CV, along with attested copies of degrees and mark sheets via email to [email protected] or [email protected].
Job Description for Project Technical Staff III
Reporting to: Principal investigator
Job Summary:
The Project Technical Staff Ill is a key member of the intervention program team responsible for overseeing and managing the implementation of the program for elderly individuals in various cities. The role involves supervising a team of office technical support, ensuring the quality and effectiveness of program activities, and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Team Supervision:
- Provide leadership and guidance to an office technical support team.
- Conducted and supervised interventions at the study sites.
- Conduct regular team meetings to discuss program progress, challenges, and solutions.
- Program Monitoring:
- Develop and implement a monitoring plan to assess the effectiveness of the intervention program.
- Review and analyze field reports submitted by office technical support, identifying areas for improvement.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with community leaders, healthcare professionals, and program beneficiaries.
- Address concerns and feedback from stakeholders to ensure a positive
- Training and Development:
- Coordinate training sessions for office technical support to enhance their
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to facilitate professional development within the team.
5. Quality Assurance:
- Implement quality assurance measures to ensure the program adheres to established standards.
- Conduct periodic assessments to identify and address any deviations from program guidelines.
- Data Collection and Analysis:
- Oversee the collection of data on program activities and outcomes.
- Analyze data to generate insights and recommendations for program
- Conduct personal interviews and focus group interviews on the study
Job Duration: Full-time position with an initial contract term of 1 year, subject to renewal for the next year based on performance and project requirements.
Job Description for office technical support
Reporting to: Project Technical Staff
Job Summary:
Office technical support plays a crucial role in the successful execution of the intervention program for elderly individuals in various cities. This position involves implementing program activities in the field, collecting relevant data, engaging with program beneficiaries, and ensuring adherence to program guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Program Execution:
- Implement intervention program activities as outlined in the program
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of services to elderly individuals in the designated area.
- Data Collection:
- Collect relevant data on program activities, participant demographics, and feedback
- Submit detailed and accurate field reports to the Senior Investigator in a timely manner.
- Community Engagement:.
- Engage with program beneficiaries and community members in a respectful and culturally sensitive manner.
- Address concerns or queries from beneficiaries, reporting significant issues to the Senior Investigator.
- Adherence to Guidelines:
- Strictly adhere to program guidelines and protocols during the execution of activities.
- Seek guidance from the Senior Investigator when faced with ambiguous
- Feedback and Improvement:
- Provide constructive feedback on program activities and suggest improvements for enhanced effectiveness.
- Participate in team meetings and training sessions facilitated by the Senior Investigator.
- Reporting:
- Submit regular and ad-hoc reports to the Senior Investigator, detailing progress, challenges, and any deviations from the program plan.
Job Duration: Full-time position with an initial contract term of 1 year, subject to renewal for the next year based on performance and project requirements.
