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 – Lab Technician will be responsible to collect blood samples of adolescent girls from the selected AWCs and transporting it to laboratory for analysis.

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

• Collecting blood samples of study participants as per SOP transport them safely to laboratory for the analysis                       
• Support the study team in obtaining lab reports in time                               
• Support study team to transfer the lab data in study data base accurately 
• Support study team to adhere to the ethical guidelines while collecting the blood sample and ensure accuracy of data
• Perform any other task as assigned by the project team and PI   

Qualification

Essential:

• B.Sc/ diploma-MLT from a recognized University

Experience

Essential:

• At least one year of post-qualification experience.

Desirable:

• Experience of working in research studies/ experience of taking blood sample form adolescents/ children
• Effective Communication skills
• Ability to plan and coordinate with team members and other stakeholders 
• Ability to manage the team’s performance
• Ability to prepare reports 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- Link: https://forms.gle/BH4icCV6G3UJAM7m8. Please mention the exact Position Code (IIPHD-CNLT-1016) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 31 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!