Senior Program Manager

Project Brief: The Grant supports the advancement of the technical mandate of the organization. This includes work that is being undertaken by the different divisions within the organization (technical & operations). The work will also include developing collaborations and engaging with a variety of stakeholders within and beyond the Organization. This will also be a role in supporting select external facing activities of the Organization. The primary role of the grant will be to strengthen the internal capacity within PHFI and make it future ready. The grant money will be spent to advance institutional mandate and undertaking the programmatic work. The overall metrics of the grant will assess the process and outcome indicators in the short-and medium-term. We visualize this institutional strengthening grant will support four broad areas over the grant duration. These four areas align with the institutional priorities identified by PHFI as a part of its vision. Re-building faculty and technical staff strength and facilitating professional development Enhancing research and teaching administration and implementation: Strengthening and expanding collaborations Leveraging other research and capacity building investments to strengthen PHFI/IIPH capacity Job Summary:The Senior Program Manager will ensure supporting multiple development projects by providing expert guidance, managing key processes, and assisting in coordination and implementation within a managerial capacity. Deliverables:The major duties and responsibilities will include: Support for coordination related to the publication of books and monographs Coordination of activities related to capacity building Engagement with stakeholders on technical matters Any other task assigned by the supervisor Qualification: Essential: Master Level Qualifications in public health or related fields. Experience:Essential: Around 12+ years of work experience required. Skills & Competencies: Strong communication skills (Written and Verbal) Liaisoning with stakeholders in academic, training and research settings. Coordination with stakeholders. Process for Apply:Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to and fill the application form– . Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-SPMA-2533 ) in the email subject line . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview. Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 10 December 2025. 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. Please note that Annual Salary (CTC) will commensurate with available skills and fitment of the incumbent as per the selection process.  “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