Job Description

Position

Research Consultant Nature of employment

Full-time Location

Mumbai (not remote) Reports to

Joint Project Director About us
FOGSI is looking to hire a Research Consultant to join its Program Enablement Unit which has been set up under a grant from a leading international foundation (referred to as 'Donor' ) to work towards improving maternal healthcare.• •About FOGSI •


FOGSI (Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India) comprises leading Indian obstetricians and gynecologists. With over 43,000 members and 275 societies nationwide, FOGSI champions excellence in women's healthcare by setting high standards for care, promoting education and research, advocating for maternal and child health, and empowering healthcare professionals through ongoing education and development.• •About the Grant •


FOGSI, in collaboration with partners, will engage private-sector health providers in 29 districts across Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha to enhance maternal healthcare quality. The focus is on improving care during the intrapartum period through evidence-based Continuing Professional Development (CPD) modules for healthcare workers. This initiative aims to strengthen processes and introduce innovative strategies in private sector facilities.• •About the Opportunity •


Seeking a highly motivated professional for the role of a Research Consultant in FOGSI's Program Enablement Unit (PEU). Responsibilities include extensive research and coordination with senior team members to produce CPD modules for healthcare professionals.• •Why work with FOGSI's PEU? •


Join FOGSI's PEU for a chance to contribute meaningfully to women's healthcare, especially maternal healthcare. Benefit from:• Strengthening clinical practices in private facilities for better intrapartum and newborn care.
• Scaling up innovations and evidence-based practices.
• Engaging with experienced professionals for impactful programs.
• Gaining valuable experience in program strategy, implementation, and grant management.
• Being part of a prestigious collaboration dedicated to advancing maternal healthcare.
• Collaborating with diverse partners over the long term.

• •Job Responsibilities: •


The key responsibilities for this role include:

• Secondary research and problem solving


+ Perform extensive secondary research to scan and analyse existing material on maternal health and ante-natal care including medical and and public health literature
+ Conduct landscape research to understand systemic trends such as:
• Current best practices and gaps therein in the area of ante-natal and maternal care
• Mode and manner of conducting effective trainings for a wide-range of health care professionals
• CPD Design and creation
+ Conceptualising and developing CPD modules for a range of healthcare professionals, ensuring:
• High-quality content which is easy to grasp for different audiences
• Effective expression and presentation of content to ensure high transferability
• Communication and stakeholder management
+ Coordinate and collaborate with the Joint Project Director and Program Director for CPD development and revision
+ Engage external stakeholders wherever necessary for advisory on CPD design, development and revisions (as may be required)
+ Attend CPD delivery sessions to take feedback from stakeholders and participants with a view to improving CPD content and delivery

• •Required Qualifications and Qualities: •

•The Ideal Candidate would possess the following:•

• •Master's degree in relevant fields: medicine, public health, administration, policy, business, or development studies.•
• •At least 5-7 years of experience in public health research•
• •Experience in conducting secondary research and synthesizing information related to maternal health and/or public health.•
• •Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English, with keen attention to detail.•
• •Familiarity with designing and developing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) modules or similar educational materials.•
• •Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities•

• •Preferred: •

• •Prior experience in development of maternal health realated professional training modules and/or capacity building literature•
• •Basic understanding of program design principles and capacity-building methodologies.•
• •Knowledge of current trends and best practices in maternal health and ante-natal care.•
• •Publications in medicine, public health or other related fields•

Note :• Last date for submitting applications is 7th August 2024.
• This is a contract position for three years, potentially extendable. Three-month probation; unsuitable candidates will not be confirmed. If shortlisted, expect a response within 25 working days. If not contacted, your profile may not have been shortlisted, but we'll keep it for future openings.

• •FOGSI - An equal opportunity employer •


FOGSI is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, valuing all applicants regardless of background. Our workplace fosters respect and celebrates diversity. All applications are welcome and will be fairly evaluated based on job requirements.