Brief on the Organization

The Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) is working towards building a healthier India. It is helping to address the limited institutional and systems capacity in India by strengthening education and training, advancing research and technology and facilitating policy and practice in the area of Public Health.  PHFI is headquartered in New Delhi with national presence through its constituent units of regional Indian Institutes of Public Health (IIPHs) and Centers of Applied Research in core public health themes. The Foundation, established in 2006 as a public private initiative, is governed by an independent board comprising of senior government officials, eminent Indian and International academic and leaders, civil society representatives and corporate leaders. For more information, please visit the website www.phfi.org

Project Brief

Mission Utkarsh is launched by Honorable Prime Minister recently to improve the KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) in 10 selected districts. Central Council of Ayurveda Sciences in collaboration with Ministry of Women and Child Development is rolling out a new initiative to improve anemia levels among adolescent girls registered in AWCs in five tribal districts. IIPH-Delhi is collaborating with Central Council of Ayurveda Sciences to support in conducting baseline and endline assessment of the project.

Deliverables

The Consultant – Project Manager will work closely with core research team to implements all aspects of projects, in accordance with the terms agreements and policies. The Project manager will manage the progress of project to ensure data collection as per protocol and reporting as well as meet specified project timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to.

• Coordinate with district teams on a day-to-day basis and monitor data collection process
• Conduct monitoring visits to the districts 
• Conduct data quality checks 
• Prepare interim project reports and share with team
• Coordinate with stakeholders 
• Coordinate with stake holder to translate study tools in local language
• Coordinate with district coordinator and support in liaison with district administration and WCD team
• Prepare training plan and support to conduct training of investigators
• Support in pilot testing and finalization of study tools                     
• Coordinate with admin team of IIPHD to organize district level activities, transport in the field, team travel
• Liaison with finance team of IIPHD to address financial matters
• The position will require travel, as per the need.
• Perform any other task as assigned by the project team and PI

Qualification

Essential:

• Masters in Public health/ Clinical research or any other relevant field.

Desirable:

• AYUSH background (BAMS/BHMS/Others) or any other allied medical disciplines

Experience

Essential:

• 5 years of experience of coordinating research project in public health

Desirable:

• Experience of working in the area of RCH and nutrition
• Ability to work in cross cultural teams
• Ability to plan, conceptualize and organize
• Ability to effectively lead and mentor the team
• Ability to manage the team’s performance
• Ability to prepare reports, presentations etc.

Please note that Annual Salary (CTC) will commensurate with available skills and fitment of the incumbent as per the selection process.  

Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to careers@iiphd.org and fill the application form–  https://forms.gle/eHE2g3CyU5ypcCNd9 . Please mention the exact Position Code (IIPHD-CNPM-1014) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications:  28 July 2024.

Remarks:

• Candidates are requested to refer PHFI website for position description & process for applying. Please note only those applications will be considered which are received as per instruction written on PHFI website.
• Candidates should have an excellent academic record, good communication skills, a commitment to high quality graduate / post-graduate education.
• Mere eligibility will not entitle any candidate for being called for interview.
• Persons employed in Government/Semi-Government Organization or Educational Institutions in India must apply through proper channel.
• PHFI reserves the right to fill or not to fill any or all available positions.
• The requirements of minimum qualification and/or experience may be relaxed in the case of candidates with outstanding credentials.
• No correspondence will be entertained from candidates regarding any delays, conduct & result of interview and reasons for not being called for interview.

“PHFI reserves the sole right to alter/modify/cancel the entire selection process or the position or the
vacancy or to disqualify any candidature at any stage of the selection process”.

Women are encouraged to apply!