Research Head<\/span><\/b>
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Core Mission:<\/b> <\/span>To transition Thanal into a data -driven, research -oriented organization that validates its social impact through rigorous scientific inquiry.<\/p>
1. Role Summary<\/span><\/b>
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The Research Head will lead the design and execution of Thanal’s inaugural research department. This role is dual -faceted: acting as a strategic mentor to existing functional heads to foster a "research mindset," while simultaneously building and managing a core team of researchers and assistants to produce high -quality, actionable data in the fields of rehabilitation, social welfare, and community health.
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2. Key Responsibilities<\/span><\/b>
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A. Organizational Transformation (The "Alignment" Phase)<\/b>
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Capacity Building:<\/b> <\/span>Conduct workshops for existing Functional Heads (Clinical, Operations, Social Work) to integrate data collection into their daily workflows.
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Cultural Shift:<\/b> <\/span>Translate complex research goals into practical, everyday objectives that the team can rally behind.
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Framework Development:<\/b> <\/span>Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) for ethical data collection across all Thanal programs.
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B. Team Leadership & Development<\/b>
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Recruitment:<\/b> <\/span>Identify, hire, and onboard a core research team, including Research Associates, Data Analysts, and Field Assistants.
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Mentorship:<\/b> <\/span>Provide technical guidance to the team on methodology, literature reviews, and statistical analysis.
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Performance Management:<\/b> <\/span>Set KPIs for the research team that align with Thanal’s 2026–2028 strategic goals.
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C. Research Strategy & Execution<\/b>
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Design & Methodology:<\/b> <\/span>Lead the development of longitudinal studies and impact assessment frameworks for Thanal’s rehabilitation programs.
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Grant Writing & Funding:<\/b> <\/span>Identify research grant opportunities and lead the drafting of proposals to secure external funding.
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Publication & Advocacy:<\/b> <\/span>Oversee the drafting of white papers, journal articles, and reports to be presented at national and international forums.
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Requirements<\/h3>
Education:<\/b> <\/span>Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Psychology, Rehabilitation Science, or a related field.
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Experience:<\/b> 8+ years in a research -intensive role, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
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Proven track record of publishing in peer -reviewed journals.
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Experience in the NGO/Non -profit sector is highly preferred.
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Skills:<\/b> Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies (SPSS, R, or Stata).
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Exceptional "Soft Skills"—the ability to persuade and coach non -research staff.
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Fluency in Malayalam and English is essential for local community engagement and global reporting.
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