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

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