Job Description

About the Role

Dementia India Alliance (DIA) is seeking motivated and compassionate Psychologists / Neuropsychologists to join its DemClinic initiative, focused on early identification, assessment, and care coordination for persons with dementia and related cognitive disorders.

This role involves a blend of clinical assessment, community-based screening, caregiver support, and training, along with contributing to program-related research, data analysis, and evidence generation, working closely with clinicians and partner organisations.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in research activities including data collection, data cleaning, and statistical analysis and interpretation related to dementia screening and care outcomes Support literature reviews by screening research papers, organising reviews, and documenting findings Maintain accurate research and clinical data records to support project monitoring, evaluation, and compliance Contribute to preparation of internal reports, presentations, and research outputs for program and stakeholder use Conduct memory and cognitive screening using standardised protocols following project training Prepare screening reports and clinical documentation Coordinate with neurologists, psychiatrists, geriatricians, and other clinicians for referrals and care planning Support persons with dementia and their families through counselling, care planning, follow-ups, and linkage to services Participate as a resource person in caregiver training programs, awareness sessions, and capacity-building activities Travel to partner hospitals, community sites, and outreach locations as required

Qualifications & Experience

Master's degree in

Psychology, Neuropsychology, Public Health, Social Work, Community Health, Epidemiology, or other

allied health sciences

with demonstrated relevance to

mental health, geriatrics, or cognitive disorders

1-2 years of relevant experience

in mental health, geriatrics, neurology, or related settings

1-2 years of relevant experience

in research methods, data handling, or academic projects. Candidates with

training or exposure to neuropsychological assessment, dementia care, or cognitive disorders

will be preferred

Required Skills & Competencies

Proficiency in a minimum of two South Indian languages (Kannada preferred) Experience working with large or multi-site datasets Familiarity with unique IDs, anonymisation, and data tracking systems Understanding of data quality checks and error resolution Strong ability to analyse quantitative data and interpret findings for clinical and programmatic use Understanding of statistical methods including descriptive statistics, inferential testing, and basic modeling Proficiency in SPSS and/or R for data analysis Familiarity with survey and data collection platforms (REDCap, Qualtrics, Kobo, Google Forms) Exposure to qualitative analysis tools (NVivo, ATLAS.ti) Working knowledge of evidence synthesis platforms including Covidence and Rayyan for screening, tagging, and review workflows Basic data visualisation skills (charts, dashboards, summaries) Reference management tools (Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote) Strong clinical observation, documentation, and communication skills Ability to work sensitively with older adults and families Comfort working in community and hospital-based settings Willingness to travel within and outside the city for project activities Ability to work independently while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams Technological proficiency, especially in MS Excel and basic digital tools

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on a nationally significant dementia care initiative Exposure to community-based dementia screening and care models Hands-on experience in multidisciplinary, public health-oriented mental health work Structured training and supervision under the DemClinic program Opportunity to gain applied research experience in dementia and aging Meaningful work with high social imp

Recruitment Timeline

Selected candidates are expected to

join by 1st February

How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply by sending their

CV and a brief cover note

highlighting relevant experience and language proficiency to

hr@dementia-india.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person