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