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 – Social Worker will be responsible for actual collection of data from adolescent girls and parents.

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

• Approaching study participants and mobilize them to participate in the study                                                                                                                                                 
• Collect data using mobile based application as per guidelines 
• Prepare daily report and submit to research fellow at the district                              
• Ensure completion of data collection         
• Perform any other task as assigned by the project team and PI

Qualification

Essential:

• Graduate or master’s degree in Social work / social science or other relevant disciplines 

Experience

Essential:

• 6 months of experience in collection of data in field.

Desirable:

• Experience of working with adolescents and children.
• Effective Communication skills
• 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 (CV file- pdf or word,
should be named in the format name_surname) and fill the application form
https://forms.gle/1iLaZcLxoxyroo1Y9 . Please mention the exact Position Code (IIPHD-CNSW-1017) 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!