The One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) project aims to understand and address the emergence and spread of AMR across human, animal, agricultural, and environmental sectors. It adopts an integrated One Health approach to generate evidence through surveillance, field studies, and laboratory analysis. The project focuses on identifying key drivers of AMR in agri-food systems, including antibiotic usage patterns and environmental pathways. It also assesses knowledge, attitudes, and practices among stakeholders to inform behaviour change strategies. The findings will support policy recommendations and strengthen multisectoral coordination for AMR mitigation. Overall, the project contributes to national priorities and ICMR-led efforts to combat AMR.
Conduct field interviews using structured questionnaires across agriculture, livestock, aquaculture, and related sectors.
Collect reliable quantitative and qualitative data in line with study protocols and guidelines.
Ensure accurate and timely digital data entry using approved electronic data collection platforms.
Obtain informed consent and maintain strict confidentiality and ethical standards during all interactions.
Collect biological, environmental, and agricultural samples as per approved SOPs.
Manage proper labeling, storage, packaging, transportation, and tracking of all samples.
Coordinate closely with farmers, community stakeholders, field officials, and project teams for smooth implementation.
Support scheduling of field visits, sample collection, and stakeholder engagement activities.
Maintain detailed field records, consent forms, and documentation; submit regular progress reports.
Ensure adherence to biosafety, quality standards, and project requirements while supporting overall field operations.
Qualification
12th in Science + Diploma (MLT/DMLT/Engineering or equivalent) + Five years' experience in a relevant subject/field; OR
Three years Graduate Degree in a relevant subject/field + Two years' experience in a relevant subject/field.
Fluency in the local language and English for effective community engagement.
Experience
Experience in field-based surveys, surveillance studies, and community-based research, including biological and environmental sample collection.
Familiarity with electronic data collection tools such as ODK, KoboToolbox, REDCap, or Survey CTO, along with strong data handling skills.
Proven ability to work with rural and farming communities, ensuring biosafety-compliant sample handling, with good communication in Tamil and English and willingness for extensive field travel.
Age Limit: 25-35 Period: 2 years (2026 -2028) Job Code: PTS-II0626
