Location: Lomanthang Rural Municipality, Upper Mustang
Duration: 3 Months (Starting May 15, 2025)
Position Type: Full Time

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking two motivated Research Assistants with a background in health (e.g., Health Assistant) who are enthusiastic about contributing to impactful research on senior citizen care and wellbeing in Upper Mustang.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Health-related background (HA or similar)
• Experience in field surveys or data collection
• A local
• Two-wheeler and valid license (preferred)
• Strong communication in Local Language, Nepali, and English

Primary Responsibilities

Data Collection

• Conduct fieldwork and structured interviews with senior citizens
• Ensure adherence to research protocols and ethical standards

Data Entry & Management

• Input collected data accurately and maintain confidentiality

Participant Interaction

• Uphold respectful, confidential, and ethical engagement
• Ensure proper informed consent from all participants

Literature Review

• Support the PI and Project Manager in reviewing relevant research on senior citizen health and care

Report Preparation

• Help prepare research summaries, data analysis notes, and reports for internal use and journal publication

Training & Support

• Attend training sessions on ethical research and data collection
• Assist Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) in understanding their roles in the research

Monitoring & Feedback

• Report field challenges to the PI and Project Manager
• Suggest practical solutions to improve research quality

Timeline

• Start Date: May 15, 2025
• Commitment: 3 months of active fieldwork
• Extended Support: May be required until the final publication of the research article

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Transportation and Communication Allowances
• Networking opportunities with national and international researchers

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to send their CV and a brief statement of interest to:

📧 [email protected]

🗓️ Application Deadline: April 27, 2025

🔗 Join Us

Be a part of a meaningful project that brings visibility and care to the elderly population of Lomanthang. Gain research experience, make a local impact, and contribute to a national conversation on senior health and care.

(Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview)

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