Website:
theindiahouse.org
Job details:
About India House: India House is a think-and-do tank that works for systemic transformation of India. We run programs that shape young change-makers, drive innovation, and create real impact in public life.
Experience Requirement:
2+ years of relevant policy research experience OR
5+ years of total work experience.
Preferred Degrees: Law (LLB/LLM)
Function: Policy Research, Knowledge Creation, Regulatory Insight, Stakeholder Mapping
Role Summary
India House is seeking a Sr. Research Associate to anchor its healthcare and allied health systems research, regulatory synthesis, and sector-level knowledge creation. The role is ideal for someone who can translate complex policies and regulations into clear system-level insights and enjoys operating at the intersection of policy, regulation, institutions, and real-world implementation.
Candidate Profile: What makes you a Strong Fit?
You are a strong fit if you have:
- 2+ years of experience in policy research, regulatory intelligence, public policy, healthcare research, public health, education policy OR 5+ years of total work experience with strong analytical and documentation output
- Ability to decode Acts, rules, guidelines, council structures, and notifications, and translate them into structured sector insights
- Exposure to healthcare systems, allied health, medical education, skilling, or public health ecosystems
- Strong analytical skills with a structured problem-solving approach
- Excellent written documentation and communication skills
- Comfort working cross-functionally with research, programs, partnerships, and leadership teams
- High ownership, independence, and execution discipline
Core Responsibilities
- Policy Research and Knowledge Creation: Lead structured research on healthcare and allied health systems. Produce high-quality reports, working papers, and sectoral studies.
- Regulatory Mapping and Insight Generation: Track and analyse regulations across healthcare, medical education, and skilling ecosystems. Convert laws and notifications into practical checklists and regulatory frameworks. Maintain a repository of regulatory documents and interpretations.
- Stakeholder Mapping and Ecosystem Understanding: Identify and map key actors across ministries, councils, universities, and associations. Support engagement strategies with sector experts and institutions.
- Writing, Documentation and Publication: Create decision-ready outputs like sector reports, policy briefs, and analytical notes. Ensure writing is structured, evidence-backed, and accessible.
- Internal Advisory and Cross-Functional Support: Support leadership with research-backed strategic inputs. Build and maintain internal knowledge tools and repositories.
Why Join Us?
- Purpose-Driven Work: Become part of a team shaping narratives and help build a better world.
- Creative Ownership: Play a central role in defining the voice of a fast-growing national institution.
- Mission-Focussed Culture: Work with a disciplined, clarity-driven team focussed on long-term social impact.
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