Consultant – Scientific Publications, HIV-Hepatitis-STI (HHS)

Overview

A two-month consultancy to analyse data from PATH's operational research on hepatitis C self-test kits and to develop two peer-reviewed publications for submission to an international open-access scientific journal.

What you'll do

• Conduct data analysis on the pre-identified topics.
• Discuss and finalize analytical findings with authors and co-authors.
• Develop appropriate tables and graphs in discussion with authors and co-authors.
• Develop a draft article following the template of a shortlisted international open-access journal.
• Revise the article with inputs from authors and co-authors.
• Finalize the article and submit it to the shortlisted journal for publication.

What you'll need

• Postgraduate degree (Master's or PhD) in Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Health Systems or another relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting literature reviews, evidence synthesis, or scientific research.
• Familiarity with data analysis using SPSS/STATA.
• Strong skills in scientific writing, critical appraisal of research literature, and synthesis of technical evidence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Nice to have

• Experience engaging with technical experts and public health stakeholders.

Details

• Location: New Delhi / Remote.
• Duration: two months, November to 31 December 2026.
• Reports to the designated project lead or technical focal point, who will provide feedback on draft deliverables.
• Deliverables: data analysis and tabulation for two articles (Week 1); finalize tables and graphs (Week 2); draft articles (Weeks 3-4); draft 1 for review (Week 5); revise and finalize (Weeks 6-7); journal submission (Week 8).