Job Description

Job Title: Field Data Collector

Location: Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu

About the Project

The HEAT Study (Hepatitis Evaluation to Amplify Testing) is a comprehensive assessment of

laboratory testing capacity for Hepatitis B, C, and D in healthcare facilities across Tiruvallur

District, Tamil Nadu. This project is conducted by Chennai Liver Foundation, in

collaboration with Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH), Government

of Tamil Nadu, and the Indian Council of Medical Research - National Institute of

Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE).

Position Summary

The Field Data Collector will be responsible for visiting designated healthcare facilities

across Tiruvallur district to administer structured questionnaires to laboratory staff and

medical officers. This role requires understanding the technical aspects of hepatitis testing

procedures and accurately documenting the facility's testing capacity.

Key Responsibilities

? Visit selected public and private healthcare facilities according to the established field

plan

? Administer study questionnaires to laboratory staff and medical officers

? Ensure accurate and complete data collection using paper forms or digital tools

? Document technical information related to laboratory processes and hepatitis testing

capabilities

Essential Qualifications

? Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) or equivalent qualification

? Strong communication skills in local language and ability to engage professionally

with healthcare providers

? Ability to understand and document laboratory testing procedures and equipment

? Willingness to travel extensively across blocks in Tiruvallur district

? Basic computer literacy and familiarity with mobile data collection apps (ODK,

KoBoToolbox, etc.)

? Previous experience in healthcare or research-based data collection is preferred

Additional Information

? Duration: 1 month

? Remuneration: ?1,300 per day (inclusive of travel allowance)

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 1 month

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹39,000.00 per month

Schedule:

Day shift Morning shift
Work Location: In person