Consultant

Public Health Foundation of India, Indian Institute of Public Health Bengaluru is part of the secondary data analysis of the pooled database study initiated by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), along with several other pregnancy cohort studies in India. IIPH Bangalore conducted a cohort study titled Maternal antecedents of adiposity and studying the transgenerational role of hyperglycemia and insulin (MAASTHI) and in this current project, the MAASTHI cohort study data set focusing on the study objectives related to stillbirth will be considered in the pooled database analysis.

The main objective is to collate individual datasets and examine the determinants, risk factors, and potential impactful interventions to develop national guidelines and policies for reducing preventable stillbirths and neonatal mortality, to prioritize the use of emerging evidence from published studies and clinical trials as well as identify gaps to inform prospective studies.

Specific objectives are a. assess the stillbirth rate across different geographical regions of India and trends over the past decades, b. determine modifiable risk factors of stillbirth, which upon intervention can potentially prevent stillbirth, c. to develop a risk stratification framework using clinical, ultrasound, and biological predictors that can identify pregnant women at risk of stillbirth. Secondary data analysis of the pooled database will support understanding the risk factors, causes, and determinants of stillbirths in India and build evidence for the prevention of stillbirths in India.

• Collect, clean, and organize data from studies in accordance with established protocols.
• Collaborate with research teams to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Conduct statistical analyses using appropriate methods to address research questions and objectives.
• Perform exploratory data analysis, inferential statistics, and regression modeling as needed.
• Utilize statistical software (e.g., R) to implement statistical analyses and produce meaningful visualizations.
• Develop and maintain code scripts for data manipulation and statistical procedures.
• Assist in preparing statistical reports, summaries, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the interpretation of statistical results and the development of research publications.
• Participate in quality control processes to ensure the accuracy and reliability of statistical analyses.
• Review and validate statistical outputs.
• Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including epidemiologists, researchers, and data scientists, to support research initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with team members to understand project requirements and objectives.

• MSc Biostatistics.

• One year of relevant work experience.
• Strong analytical and observational abilities
• Technical and IT skills
• Numerical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to problem-solve and think logically
• Knowledge of statistical methods
• Knowledge of SPSS or R statistical software.

Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV in PDF to iiphbengalurucareers@phfi.org . Please mention “Consultant-Stillbirth project” in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last date of receipt of applications: March 8, 2024.

Remarks:

• Candidates are requested to refer PHFI website for position description & process for applying. Please note only those applications will be considered which are received as per instruction written on PHFI website.
• Candidates should have an excellent academic record, good communication skills, a commitment to high quality graduate / post-graduate education.
• Mere eligibility will not entitle any candidate for being called for interview.
• Persons employed in Government/Semi-Government Organization or Educational Institutions in India must apply through proper channel.
• PHFI reserves the right to fill or not to fill any or all available positions.
• The requirements of minimum qualification and/or experience may be relaxed in the case of candidates with outstanding credentials.
• No correspondence will be entertained from candidates regarding any delays, conduct & result of interview and reasons for not being called for interview.
• Please note that Annual Salary (CTC) will commensurate with available skills and fitment of the incumbent as per the selection process.

“PHFI reserves the sole right to alter/modify/cancel the entire selection process or the position or the vacancy or to disqualify any candidature at any stage of the selection process”.

Women are encouraged to apply!