About the Role
Dementia India Alliance (DIA) is seeking a motivated and compassionate Psychologist / Neuropsychologist with Research experience to join its DemClinic and research initiatives, 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
- 2-3 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 July
How to Apply
Interested candidates may apply by sending their CV and a brief cover note highlighting relevant experience and language proficiency to [email protected].
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
