Project Technical Support – III (Mobile Application Development), ICMR-Funded Project

Applications are invited for the position of Project Staff for an ICMR-funded project under Health Science Research (HSR), Kochi Campus. The project titled A Cluster-Randomized Trial of Early Follow-Up, Parenting Support Program, and Mobile Application on Growth Trajectories, Neurodevelopment, and Metabolic Risks among Small for Gestational Age Infants, Central Kerala (Project ID: EM/DEV/IG/2026/1608) .

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the essential qualifications may submit their applications through the online application link on or before 2nd October 2026

Interested candidates are requested to send their updated resume / CV to hsr@aims.amrita.edu

Please mention the position applied for in the subject line of your email and also the project title.

Place of Work : Amrita Institute of Medical Science (AIMS), Kochi

Name of the Post

Project Technical Support – III (Mobile Application Development)

Location

Ernakulam, Keralam

Duration

Up to 2 years (initial tenure of 11 months, extendable based on performance)

Remuneration

As per project/ICMR norms

Requirements

1

Qualifications

MCA

Job Description

Design, develop, and maintain the project's mobile application for tracking growth trajectories, neurodevelopment, and metabolic risks among Small for Gestational Age (SGA) infants.

Integrate the mobile application with the parenting support program modules and early follow-up schedules.

Ensure the application is user-friendly for parents/caregivers and field health workers, with support for Malayalam language interface.

Implement data capture, storage, and synchronization features for field data collection.

Coordinate with the research team to align app features with the study protocol and data collection tools.

Provide technical support and troubleshooting for app users during field implementation.

Assist with data management, backup, and security of app-generated data.

Travel to field sites within Central Kerala for app deployment, training, and user support.

Assist with documentation, report writing, and technical manuals for the mobile application.

Desirable Skills

Experience in Android and/or iOS application development.

Experience with backend integration.

Knowledge of data security and privacy protocols for health data.

Familiarity with mobile data collection platforms.

Proficiency in Malayalam (preferred for field coordination and user training).

Strong MS Excel and basic data management skills

Last Date to Apply

October 2, 2026