MPH Job at SJRI in Bangalore | Public Health Graduates Apply Now
An excellent MPH job opportunity is open under SJRI Jobs for the prestigious ICMR UNNATI Project in Bangalore. This role is ideal for professionals seeking impactful Public Health Jobs focused on maternal and child healthcare, offering hands-on research exposure and stable Jobs in Bangalore within a nationally significant health initiative.
Job Details
- Job Title: Project Technical Support – III – ICMR UNNATI Project
- Division: Non Division User
- Project / Title: ICMR UNNATI Project
- Preferred Language: English, Kannada, Hindi
- Location: Bangalore
- Salary: Rs. 36,400/- per month
- Last Date To Apply: 6th February 2026
About the Institute
St. John’s Research Institute (SJRI) is a leading institution offering impactful Public Health Jobs through nationally funded research initiatives. As part of SJRI Jobs, the ICMR UNNATI Project contributes to evidence-based health standards and long-term public health improvements across India.
Qualifications
- Preferred Qualifications: MPH
- Experience: Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in maternal and child healthcare
- Desirable: Experience in neonatal care, breastfeeding support, or community health programs; training in early childhood development and nurturing care
- Preferred Language: English, Kannada, Hindi
Job Description
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 MPH job focuses on maternal and child health research and field implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in prenatal check-ups, monitoring maternal vitals (blood pressure, weight, fetal heart rate)
- Provide guidance on maternal nutrition, prenatal exercises, and hygiene
- Educate expecting mothers on the importance of antenatal visits and fetal development
- Support mothers with postnatal recovery, lactation, and wound care (C-section or vaginal delivery)
- Provide breastfeeding counselling and address common lactation challenges
- Conduct routine newborn assessments, including APGAR scoring, weight, and feeding patterns
- Guide parents on newborn hygiene, swaddling, safe sleep, and immunization schedules
- Educate caregivers on proper breastfeeding techniques and complementary feeding after six months
- Monitor infant growth and development milestones, flagging potential delays
- Assist in the prevention and management of common infant illnesses
- Maintain detailed patient records, including maternal and infant health progress
How to Apply?
Interested candidates should send their Resume to: The Principal Investigator, ICMR UNNATI Project, SJRI
To Apply: E-mail cover letter and curriculum vitae with 3 references (names and email addresses/phone numbers) by on or before 6th February 2026 to roopac@sjri.res.in & cc to hr@sjri.res.in
