Number of Position: 1

Location: Sonipat, Haryana

Duration: 3 months (Initially), with possible extension subject to project requirements andsatisfactoryperformance

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: Multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs), defined as the co-existence of two or more chronic conditions in an individual, affect anestimated 25–40% of adults attending primary care in India. Care systems organised around single diseases are poorly equipped tomanage them.

Community Health

Officers (CHOs), deployed at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs), are the policy-designated firstpoint of clinical contact for non-communicable disease (NCD) care in rural India, yet no MLTC-specific training resource currently existswithin their curriculum.

The project entitled, “Co-Designing and Piloting a Digital Training Intervention to Strengthen Community Health Officers’

- Capacity for Managing Multiple Long-Term Conditions in Primary Care SeĖngs of Haryana, India” is a mixed-methods,three-phase implementation study. It comprises (i) a formative needs assessment, (ii) co-design and development of adigital training module with CHOs, patients and clinical experts, and (iii) a pilot implementation evaluated using the RE-AIM and CFIR frameworks.

The project is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Integral Health Research Centre(GHRC) for Multiple Long-term Conditions (MLTCs). The study is approved by the CCDC Institutional Ethics Committee (CCDC_IEC_02_1_2026) and is set within the public health system at Sonipat, Haryana, India.

Role Overview: The Field Coordinator will serve as the on-ground operational lead for the study in Sonipat district, supporting the Principal Investigator (PI) in delivering the formative assessment and baseline phase of the study. The role centres on district andblock-level liaison, mapping and recruitment of Community Health Officers, coordination and administration of the baseline survey,logistical management of co-design workshops, and support to qualitative and quantitative data collection.

This is a field-based, in-person role located at the study site in Sonipat, Haryana, requiring regular travel to Ayushman ArogyaMandirs, Sub-Health Centres and Primary Health Centres across the district.

The Field

Coordinator will represent the study to districthealth authorities and facility staff and is therefore expected to conduct all interactions in a professional, courteous and ethically sound manner.

The position is offered initially for a period of three months, aligned with the formative and baseline phase of the study.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

- Stakeholder Liaison and Field Entry

- - Establish and maintain working relationships with the Office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Sonipat, District NCD ProgrammeOfficers, Block Medical Officers, and Medical Officers in charge of AAMs/PHCs.
- Facilitate study entry into selected facilities, including circulation of study documentation and arrangement of introductory meetings.
- Serve as the primary day-to-day field liaison between the study site and the PI on all operational

- CHO Mapping, Recruitment and Enrolment




- Prepare and maintain a district-level mapping of AAMs/Sub-Health Centres and the CHOs posted at each, in coordination with district health authorities.
- Apply the study’s inclusion and exclusion criteria to identify eligible CHOs, in close coordination with the
- Approach eligible CHOs to provide study information, administer the Participant Information Sheet, and obtain informed consent in accordance with the IEC-approved consent
- Maintain an accurate, up-to-date tracker of CHOs mapped, approached, consented, and

- Baseline Survey Administration and Data Collection
- Administer the IEC-approved baseline CHO survey (assessing MLTC knowledge, self-efficacy, attitudes towards digitaltraining, and professional background), in English or Hindi as
- Support electronic data capture using REDCap on study-issued devices, ensuring completeness, accuracy and timely synchronisation of records.
- Undertake follow-up with non-respondents and coordinate re-scheduling of survey visits to achieve target recruitment.
- Conduct routine data quality checks and flag discrepancies, missing values or protocol deviations to the PI

- Qualitative Data Collection Support
- Identify and schedule key informant interviews with CHOs, Medical Officers, ASHAs, ANMs and district/state NCDprogramme managers, ensuring minimal disruption to clinical
- Arrange appropriate venues that assure privacy and confidentiality for each
- Provide interpretation support and, where directed by the PI, support transcription and translation of interview recordings (Hindi–English).
- Ensure audio recordings and field notes are labelled, stored and transferred securely in line with the study data management protocol.

- Co-Design Workshop Coordination
- Coordinate all logistical arrangements for CHO orientation and co-design workshops, including venue, participantinvitations, travel and refreshment arrangements, materials, and attendance
- Support facilitation of workshop activities (e.g. affinity mapping, priority-ranking exercises) and assist in capturing workshop outputs and participant feedback.

- Documentation, Reporting and Compliance
- Maintain complete and accurate records of all field activities, participant logs, consent forms, and correspondence with district authorities.
- Prepare brief written field reports after each data collection visit, documenting activities completed, challenges encountered, and any adverse or unexpected events.
- Ensure all study activities are conducted in strict compliance with the conditions of ethics approval, the study protocol, andinstitutional policies, including the safeguarding of participant
- Maintain records of field expenses and submit timely settlement of advances and travel claims in accordance with CCDC finance procedures.

Essential Responsibilities and Requirements

- A bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, nursing (including ANM/GNM), life sciences, or a closely related field. A master’s degree will be an advantage.
- Minimum one year of field experience in health research, public health programme implementation, or community-based work.
- Proficiency in Hindi (spoken and written) and working proficiency in English; ability to communicate effectively withfrontline health workers, facility staff and district
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain rapport with government health system




- Working knowledge of MS Office and electronic data collection tools; willingness to be trained on REDCap.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate records and

Key Deliverables (First 3 Months)

- Month 1: Completed district mapping of AAMs/SHCs and CHOs; introductory meetings held with CMO office and block-level officials; field logistics and data collection plan finalised with the
- Month 2: Target number of eligible CHOs approached, consented and enrolled; baseline survey administration underway with a clean, monitored REDCap dataset; recruitment tracker maintained and shared weekly.
- Month 3: Baseline survey data collection completed; key informant interviews scheduled and supported; co-design workshop logistics arranged; consolidated end-of-assignment field report submitted, including a handover note and complete study documentation file.
- Throughout: Weekly progress updates to the PI and visit-wise field reports; zero unreported protocol deviations or adverse events.
- Ability to work independently in a field environment, travel extensively within Sonipat district, and maintain regular communication with the PI.
- Commitment to research ethics, participant confidentiality and professional

Desirable

- Prior experience as a field coordinator, field investigator or research assistant on a health research project, particularly involving primary health facilities.
- Experience of working with the public health system in Haryana, or familiarity with the Ayushman Bharat–Health andWellness Centre / Ayushman Arogya Mandir platform.
- Familiarity with NCD programmes (NP-NCD), CHO roles and responsibilities, or chronic disease management in the Indian context.
- Experience in supporting qualitative data collection, including interview scheduling, note-taking, transcription or translation.
- Valid driving licence and access to two-wheeler transport for field travel.

Reporting The Field Coordinator will report directly to the Principal Investigator (PI) of the study. The reporting structure is as follows:

- Day-to-day: Direct contact with the PI for operational guidance, scheduling, and field-level
- Weekly: A brief written update on mapping and recruitment progress, data collection status, challenges, and planned activities for the coming week.
- Monthly: A consolidated progress report against the agreed deliverables, reviewed jointly with the PI.

The PI will provide orientation, ongoing supervision, and all necessary study materials, tools and training at the commencement of theengagement.

The Field

Coordinator is expected to flag any ambiguities or concerns regarding participant eligibility, data quality orethical conduct to the PI without delay.

Application Process Information

Please send detailed CV to [email protected] with the title “Field Coordinator –

- CHO MLTC Study, Sonipat” in the subject line.Kindly mention your current CTC, Expected CTC and Notice Period in the CV or in the mail body. Last date for sending yourapplication is 17 September 2026. [Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview]. Please ensure that all the requested details are mentioned in the email body while you are submitting your application.

Compensation

Remuneration will be as per CCDC norms and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

CCDC envisions to reduce chronic disease burden and promote innovative science that has the potential to improve human health through implementation and translational research.

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