Project Technical Support – II
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Organization: Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC)
Organization Profile: Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) is a not-for-profit research organization that generates and translates evidence to prevent and control non-communicable (chronic) diseases in diverse low- and middle-income settings. CCDC is recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. It is also a WHO Collaborating Centre for Surveillance, Capacity Building and Translational Research in cardio-metabolic diseases and an ICMR Collaborating Centre of Excellence.
Project Brief: The project titled “Improving Patients Outcomes with Multimorbidity in Primary Health Care Setting in India” aims to assess and strengthen the capacity of India’s primary healthcare system to manage multimorbidity across urban, rural, and tribal settings in Andhra Pradesh, Sonipat, Meghalaya, and Jodhpur. The study will evaluate infrastructure, staffing, service delivery, and digital health readiness across 43 PHCs, along with stakeholder perspectives on operational challenges and patient care. Using mixed-method approaches, the project will identify gaps, support evidence-based interventions, and inform strategies to improve quality of care and health outcomes for individuals with multimorbidity in India over a three-year period.
Job Description
The Project Technical Support – II will support community and field-level implementation activities across study sites. The role includes participant coordination, support for field data collection, community engagement, follow-up activities, maintenance of study records, and assistance with digital data entry and reporting. The position requires regular travel to study sites and coordination with health care providers and local stakeholders.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Support field-level implementation and participant coordination activities.
- Assist with community outreach and study visits.
- Coordinate with PHC staff and community stakeholders.
- Support the collection and digital entry of study data using electronic tools.
- Maintain participant records, field logs, and study documentation.
- Assist with follow-up visits and participant tracking.
- Support data quality checks and ensure timely reporting of field activities.
- Coordinate logistics and operational activities during field implementation.
- Assist the project team in maintaining confidentiality and ensuring the secure handling of study data.
- Assisting in translation the interviewers.
- Any other work assigned by reporting manager.
Responsibilities and Requirements
Educational Qualifications:
A graduate or postgraduate degree in any field, with relevant experience in community-based projects, public health, healthcare support services, or field research activities.
Essential Experience and Skills:
- Experience in field-based public health or community outreach activities.Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Familiarity with mobile and digital data collection tools.
- Experience in maintaining records and supporting field documentation.
- Willingness to travel regularly to study sites.
Application Process Information
Please send your detailed CV to jobs@ccdcindia.org with “Project Technical Support – II” in the subject line. Kindly mention your Current CTC, Expected CTC and Notice Period in the email body. The last date for submitting the application is 30th May 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview
Compensation: Salary will be provided as per the Indian Council of Medical Research guidelines applicable to the post of Project Technical Support – II.
