Research Assistant – Data Collection

Vacancy Announcement

Job Title: Research Assistant – Data Collection (Bharatpur)

Project: Preventing occupational health problems among manual construction workers in Nepal (Surakshya) 

Location: Bharatpur Metropolitan City

Job Type: Short-term contract (with possibility of extension)

Reports To: Project Officer 

Required Nos.: Two

Job Summary:

Nepal Development Society (NeDS) is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support the Surakshya Project. The position involves field-based data collection on Occupational Health disease along with heat related illnesses, among construction workers ensuring accuracy, reliability, and ethical compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to Nepal Development Society and Nepal Health Research Council ethical standards.
• Participate in training and collect data using tablet/mobile-based tools.
• Record measurements accurately and maintain detailed field notes.
• Ensure data quality, safety, and timely submission.
• Coordinate with research participants (Construction Workers, Contractors and Associations).
• Obtain informed consent and maintain professionalism in all interactions.
• Regularly report progress and challenges to the Field Officer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in health or social sciences), Intermediate in Nursing, Health Assistants, Lab Technician.
• Prior experience in research data collection; knowledge of tablet/mobile data collection preferred (not mandatory).
• Two-wheeler with a valid license preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with Construction Worker, Contractors, Associations, stakeholders, and study participants.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and reporting skills.

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

How to Apply: Send your Cover Letter and CV to vacancy@nedsnepal.org.np.

Note: Local candidates are encouraged to apply.