Public Health Job Opportunity for a Research Officer Role in Delhi
An impactful public health job opportunity is available at The George Institute for Global Health for professionals passionate about health equity and social participation. This Research Officer role in Delhi offers one of the most meaningful medical jobs in Delhi, focusing on research, advocacy, and capacity building to strengthen universal health coverage initiatives.
Job Details:
- JOB TITLE: Research Officer
- REPORTING TO: Program Director, Health Equity
- LOCATION: Delhi
- OPEN ENDED / FIXED TERM (Duration): (2 Years – extendable)
- FULLTIME EQUIVALENT: 1.0
- JOB FAMILY: Research
- CAREER STEP: Intermediate
About the Institute
The George Institute India is a wholly owned, legal not-for-profit research institute that has been conducting research activities in India since 2002. Its mission aligns with the parent organization, focusing on solutions to chronic and disabling health problems through research, policy development, and capacity building. Large-scale projects in population health, health systems, and clinical research are conducted across India. With offices in Hyderabad and New Delhi, the organization offers highly sought-after medical jobs in Delhi within the public health research sector.
Job Description
This public health job involves supporting research and capacity-building activities under the SUNWAI (Social participation for Universal health coverage: evidence-informed NetWorks Advancing Inclusion) consortium. The role focuses primarily on India, with coordination across Vietnam and Thailand, contributing to research management, protocol development, and field-based implementation.
Qualifications
- Postgraduate training in public health or a related field
- Experience working on social change and research–advocacy intersections
- Experience with rights-based civil society organizations and social participation for health
- Experience working in global or resource-constrained settings
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and writing skills
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the development of identified resources and capacity-building activities
- Develop and operationalize training packages for SUNWAI teams and subgroups
- Coordinate research management, including protocol development and tool creation
- Support desk-based and field-based data collection, ethics review, and permissions
- Coordinate with work package leads and country teams
- Support dissemination and advocacy-related activities at national and multilateral levels
- Participate in team meetings, institutional activities, and special projects
- Comply with Work Health and Safety policies and promote a safe working environment
How to Apply?
Interested candidates should send a resume with full contact details and current and expected CTC/salary. The subject line must clearly mention Research Fellow, Health Equity. Applications should be sent to hrindia@georgeinstitute.org.in by 16th February 2026.
