Research Assistant – Data Collection

Job Description

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 25, 2026

How to Apply: Send your Cover Letter and CV to [email protected]

Note: Local candidates are encouraged to apply.