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Call for Service Contractor – Accountant

Institute of Public Health Bengaluru (IPH Bengaluru) is a premier multidisciplinary academic research institute in India engaged in public health research, education, and outreach. 

About IPH Bengaluru

Institute of Public Health Bengaluru was founded in August 2005 by a group of committed, value-based health care professionals, with a vision to provide young professionals a platform to build their skills and strengthen the Indian health system to ensure quality health care especially for the poor. IPH Bengaluru is headquartered in Bangalore with a field station in Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka and registered as a non-profit organization under the Karnataka State Societies Registration Act 1960.  IPH Bengaluru’s work is organized along four clusters which together constitute a portfolio of work in health policy & systems research, education and capacity-building and outreach.

Job description
The candidate shall be responsible for:

a) Maintain the books of account (bookkeeping) and payment processing

  • Raise voucher for payments
  • Prepare cheques / drafts /online payments 
  • Seek payment authorization
  • Process for payment and ensure proper and timely receipt by the payee
  • Computerizing and filing documents (original and copy) of all transactions

b) Recording and Reporting of all transactions (project wise)

  • Segregate and file the bills / payments according to the donor or project requirements
  • Maintain a master sheet to easily locate project-wise bills / vouchers and payments
  • Keep all the financial documents in safe custody

c) Coordination and support

  • Work in coordination and supervision of the finance head on a day-to-day basis
  • Communicate/present in writing or in verbal all achievements, progress and challenges to the finance head
  • Attend support team meetings and actively participate and contribute to discussions.
  • Taking on institutional responsibilities for not more than 10% of the time

Essential requirements
A commerce graduate with 1 to 2 years of experience of working in a not-for-profit organization.

Desirable requirements
Prior experience of working in a not-for-profit entity; tally prime knowledge and good knowledge in Word and Excel; fluency in speaking/understanding Kannada & English.

Postgraduates and freshers are also encouraged to apply.

Job location
This position requires a full-time presence at the Institute of Public Health Bengaluru project office in Chamarajanagar. 

The candidate will be given 3-6 months of training at the headquarters in Bangalore and then will be deputed to the project office in Chamarajanagar to carry out the tasks and report to the finance head in Bangalore.

Duration
The contract will be for One Year with the possibility to renew depending on commitment, fund availability, and performance.

Service Fees
The compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s skills and experience between the range of Rs.15,000/- Rs.18,000/- (CTC) per month (Service fees will be negotiable based on the candidate’s experience).

Application Procedure
Please send in your CV’s to cv@iphindia.org along with the duly filled application form and the same should be received within and not later than 20th July 2024

Note:
Candidates applying for this position shall not have any economic ties and shall not have represented any tobacco business or organization that represents the interest of the tobacco industry in the past two years.

Call for Service Contractor – Research Assistant

Institute of Public Health Bengaluru (IPH Bengaluru) is a premier multidisciplinary academic research institute in India engaged in public health research, education, and outreach. 

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an early career public health professional for the post of a Research Assistant who will work closely with the Principal Investigator and provide support for the implementation of the research project on Oral Health Policies in India by coordinating, organizing data collection, liaisoning, data analysis and thereby ensuring the smooth execution of the research project.

Project Description:

ASPIRE (Agenda Setting for Oral Health Policy in India – Research on Neglect and Evaluation) is a research project funded by the DBT Wellcome Trust India Alliance at the Institute of Public Health Bengaluru. This research project aims to understand why oral health is neglected in policy and budgetary considerations in India. The study seeks to understand the factors contributing to this neglect and its impact on policy formulation. This research addresses the neglect of oral health and aims to bring about positive changes in policies and initiatives. This project will improve oral health outcomes in India by providing insights into the agenda-setting process and advocating for evidence-based policies.

Essential requirements

  • Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery or a Bachelor’s degree in allied fields are welcome to apply. 
  • However, candidates with a Master’s degree (MDS) in Public Health Dentistry, and graduates in Public Policy, Public Health, Health Policy, and allied fields are preferred. 
  • Expected skills and training- Familiarity with Health System and Policy Research methodologies, Qualitative research skills, Data collection techniques, and Community engagement strategies 
  • Freshers are encouraged to apply. However, having some experience is a bonus point
  • Candidates should be comfortable using all basic computer programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) and trained in data analysis software such as NVivo.
  • Excellent (written and oral) communication skills in English
  • Experience in networking, coordination, and liaising with diverse stakeholders

 Desirable  requirements

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Speaking and writing of kannada language                                                                               
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements, field conditions, and unexpected challenges.                             

 Job location

  • IPH Bengaluru office with frequent travel to selected study sites.

Duration

The contract will be for one year to begin with and there will be a possibility for renewal based on the performance and funding resources.

Service Fees

The service fees commensurate with the candidate’s skills and experience up to a maximum of Rs. 45,000/- per month.

Job description

  • Literature review and database management of the same
  • Data collection, data analysis, and documentation
  • Assisting the PI in the design and planning of research project implementation
  • Liaising with various departments concerning obtaining ethical approval, creating presentation materials for conferences, seminars, or workshops, and assisting in writing research findings for publication in academic journals
  • Ability to work in a multicultural team environment with people from different disciplines/worldviews. 
  • Contribute to overall project management
  • IPH Bengaluru is a learning organization and we expect candidates to be keen to read/learn newer approaches/skills on the job.

Application Procedure

Applications are to be completed online through the IPH Bengaluru website at http://iphindia.org/careers/ . The last date for receiving the application form shall be 15th July  2024

Keep the following information/documents ready for the online application:

  1. Your basic details including name, permanent and current address, and other identifying details
  2. Resume/CV (PDF only)
  3. Name, phone number, and email address of two references who are willing to provide a reference for your work. This could include your teachers/mentors/supervisors.
  4. One page statement describing your motivation and fit for applying for this role up to 400- 500 words (Explaining your interests, strengths, and qualifications for this role and how it will benefit your future professional goals) 

All applications will be reviewed and only those shortlisted will be contacted over the phone or email for an online/in-person interview in the last week of July 2024. 

Note: Candidates applying for this position shall not have any economic ties. They should not have represented any tobacco business or organization that represents the interest of the tobacco industry in the past two years.

Call for Training coordinator (SAMASTH)

Institute of Public Health Bengaluru (IPH Bengaluru) is a premier multidisciplinary academic research institute in India engaged in public health research, education, and outreach. 

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for the position of a Training coordinator who will work closely with the project team and coordinate various capacity building workshops for various stakeholders and participate in the same. 

Project Description:
Systems Approach for Management of self-harm by integrating Surveillance with mental health Training in general Hospitals in South India (SAMASTH) team aims to build upon equitable partnerships and is committed to a systems approach for prevention of suicide and building research capacity in India.

The project aims to examine the implementation of an integrated programme of self-harm registers (SHR), staff mental health training and digitally-assisted mental assessment and strengthen health systems in general hospitals to improve the care for self-harm patients. The study involves multidisciplinary approach with expertise in diverse yet complementary disciplines (epidemiology, social science, psychiatry, psychology, emergency medicine, education, implementation research, health systems and policy research) and methods (quantitative, qualitative, and narrative) to address specific research questions in the context of regional and national imperatives.

Essential requirements

  • Candidates should be a graduate in any discipline. 
  • Candidates should be comfortable with the use of all basic computer programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc).
  • Excellent (written and oral) communication skills in English and Kannada
  • Experience in networking, coordination and liaising with diverse stakeholders
  • 4+ years experience of working in a training  / research environment.

Desirable requirements
Experience of working in mental health settings


Job location

IPH Bengaluru office with frequent travel to selected study sites in Mysore and Chamarajanagar (location will be updated shortly)

Duration

The contract will be for one year (with a probation period of 3 months) to begin with and there will be possibility for renewal based on the performance and funding resources.


Salary

As per IPH Bengaluru HR policy.

Job description
The candidate will need to:

  • Organize and coordinate Training activities such as workshops, events, and outreach programs.
  • Support the PI in organizing Training workshops for various stakeholders and participation in the same
  • Collaborate with project team members, partners and stakeholders to ensure alignment of project goals and objectives.
  • Any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor.

Application Procedure

Applications are to be completed online through the IPH Bengaluru website at http://iphindia.org/careers/. Last date for receiving applications form shall be: 07th July 2024.

Keep the following information/documents ready for the online application:

  1. Your basic details including name, permanent and current address and other identifying details
  2. Resume/CV (PDF only)
  3. Name, phone number, and email address of two references who are willing to provide a reference for your work. This could include your teachers/mentors/supervisors.
  4. One page statement describing your motivation and fit for applying for this role  – up to 100 words (Explaining your interests, strengths and qualifications for this role and how it will benefit your future professional goals) 

All applications shall be reviewed and only those that are shortlisted shall be contacted over phone and/or email for an online / in-person interview at IPH Bengaluru office by July 2024. 


Note:
Candidates applying for this position shall not have any economic ties and shall not have represented any tobacco business or organization that represents the interest of the tobacco industry in the past two years. 

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