SUMMARY

Wadhwani AI is conducting data collection to develop and validate the ‘Cough against TB’ application by collecting cough sounds in a community setting along with X-ray images and TB labels through the usage of the “Cough against TB” data collection App in WJCF’s Active Case Finding efforts across 10 districts of 5 states. The data collector will support and coordinate the data collection efforts of the Cough against TB AI solution, which is intended to aid in the development and validation of the AI-based screening tool.

Location - Ahmedabad, Surat, Kachchh , Jaipur, Udaipur, Agra, Faridabad, Hisar, Haridwar.

Consultant Duration- 6 months

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Wadhwani AI is a nonprofit institute building and deploying applied AI solutions to solve critical issues in public health, agriculture, education, and urban development in underserved communities in the global south. We collaborate with governments, social sector organizations, academic and research institutions, and domain experts to identify real-world problems, and develop practical AI solutions to tackle these issues with the aim of making a substantial positive impact.

We have over 30+ AI projects supported by leading philanthropies such as Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID and Google.org. With a team of over 200 professionals, our expertise encompasses AI/ML research and innovation, software engineering, domain knowledge, design and user research.

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• Our Founder Donors are among the Top 100 AI Influencers

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• Winner of the H&M Foundation Global Change Award 2022

• Sole Indian Winners of the 2019 Google AI Impact Challenge, and the first in the Asia Pacific to host Google Fellows

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Travel to and participate in health camps organized by C19 staff at various locations within the district to collect data. 

• Input data on the Cough against TB application and collect cough signatures and relevant information from every individual at the camp who is eligible for CXR. 

• Coordinate and source the information on symptoms and risk factors from the C19 staff to update the App. 

• Coordinate with the C19 project staff to acquire the Nikshay ID of individuals identified as presumptive for TB. 

• Function as Point of Contact (POC) between Wadhwani AI and C19 project staff to communicate and address operational and technology-related challenges in data collection, if any 

• Assist supervisor in identifying critical issues, mitigation strategies, and potential impact on various responses. 

• Participate in periodic review meetings organized by the WAI central team for monitoring and feedback. 

• Work with stakeholders involved in the project to support C19 staff and their activities, wherever required. 

• Perform duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Social work, or any other relevant discipline. 

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a relevant role working under national health programs for TB/HIV/MNCH/Nutrition. 

• Strong interpersonal and coordination skills and ability to work in a team. 

• Ability to travel to remote locations within the district. 

• Quick learner, adaptable, and able to manage stressful situations. ● Understanding of the local language of the State. 

• Possess a personal vehicle and a driver’s license

We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourage qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity, and disability. If you have any questions, please email us at careers@wadhwaniai.org.