Research Assistants

Vacancy Announcement

1. Job Title: Research Assistant (Few) – Data Collection (Camp Sites)

Project: Heart’s Intervention Design Targeting Younger Adults & Ageing Population (HRIDAYA)

Location: Kageshwori Manohara Municipality (Kathmandu), Changunarayan Municipality (Bhaktapur), Madhya Nepal Municipality (Lamjung)

Job Type: Short-term contract

Reports To: Project Officer

Job Summary: Nepal Development Society (NeDS) is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support the HRIDAYA Project. The position involves field-based data collection on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), ensuring accuracy, reliability, and ethical compliance. The role requires regular travel within Kageshwori Manohara, Changunarayan, and Madhya Nepal Municipalities, including visits to remote wards and households.

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 participants, health facilities, and local stakeholders.
• Obtain informed consent and maintain professionalism in all interactions.
• Regularly report progress and challenges to the Field Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in health or social sciences).
• 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 health facility staff, stakeholders, and study participants.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and reporting skills.

Application Deadline: October 15, 2025

How to Apply: Send your Cover Letter and CV to vacancy@nedsnepal.org.np mentioning the Location you applied for.

Selection will be on rolling basis.

2. Job Title: Research Assistant – Data Collection (Scale NCD Project)

Location: Kaski, Pokhara Metropolitan City

Job Type: Contract-based (Few months)

Reports To: Field Supervisor

Job Summary:

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for collecting data in the field, ensuring accuracy and reliability of the information gathered, and supporting various research projects specially related to non-communicable diseases.

This is a field-based position that requires extensive travel to Pokhara metropolitan city, including remote wards and households.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow Nepal Development society and Nepal Health Research Council ethical guidelines.
• Attend training and collecting accurate data using tablet/mobile-based data collection tool.
• Record measurements and maintain detailed notes.
• Ensure data safety, accuracy, and timely submission.
• Coordinate with participants, health facilities, and related stakeholders.
• Maintain professionalism and ensure informed consent.
• Report progress and issues to the Field Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferably in health sciences sector.
• Basic knowledge and experience on research data collection (prior experience of tablet/mobile-based data collection is preferred but not a requirement).
• Two-wheeler with license is preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate with stakeholders, health facilities staff and study participants.
• Able to work independently or in a team.
•  Effective communication skills.

Renumeration:

A competitive salary will be provided monthly, subject to the submission of an approved timesheet and assigned deliverables by the Field Co-Ordinator. The individual is required to submit the approved timesheet for each assigned task.

Application submission deadline: October 15, 2025

Apply to: vacancy@nedsnepal.org.np

Selection will be on rolling basis.