Consultant

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 The Indian Institute of Public Health Hyderabad IIPH H commenced with a mission to deliver public health education pursue research and advocacy and support policy development It lays strong emphasis on pursuing public health policy practice training and research positioning its programmes according to the public health priorities of the state and the nation The institute has brought together a highly qualified and diverse faculty of nationally and internationally trained and extremely motivated public health academics and practitioners It aims to create an environment that supports excellence in instruction research and practice The Indian Institute of Public Health Hyderabad IIPH-H as an arm of the Public Health Foundation of India PHFI aims to strengthen Public Health in India The governance of IIPH Hyderabad is managed by a locally empowered society called the Institute of Public Health Sciences Hyderabad IPHSH Project Details PANPREP- Dr Cyrus Poonawalla Centre for Infectious Diseases and Pandemic Preparedness at IIPHH embodies the Institute s commitment to advancing infectious disease research The Centre aims to serve as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration innovation and translation of scientific knowledge into practical health solutions It will bring together researchers healthcare professionals and young scientists to drive pioneering studies adopt cutting-edge technologies and strengthen India s capacity to prevent and manage infectious diseases of global concern Job Requirements Map national and sub-national initiatives and actors involved in infectious disease control disease surveillance and outbreak preparedness in India Review key policy and program documents related to outbreak preparedness in India e g JEE reports NAPHS IDSP reports One Health roadmap The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium INSACOG DBT ICMR initiatives national plans and other disease-specific initiatives if any Identify major research and funding streams in India for infectious diseases and outbreak preparedness national and international Undertake rapid stakeholder consultations 6-8 key informant interviews to gather perspectives on gaps and opportunities for strengthening India s pandemic preparedness Deliverables Synthesize findings into a concise analytical report highlighting the institutional landscape including 1 actors initiatives and funding streams 2 key thematic areas and or diseases for strengthening India s pandemic preparedness 3 potential priorities and partnerships for the Centre Compendium of key documents reports plans related to pandemic preparedness and infectious disease control in India Qualification Essential Master s in Sciences Public Health Epidemiology Health Policy or related disciplines from a recognized institution Experience Essential Around 5-7 years experience required Experience in health systems infectious disease surveillance or research coordination in India Strong desk-research policy analysis and report-writing skills Experience conducting key informant interviews and stakeholder mapping Proficiency in Excel Google Sheets and ability to prepare simple visual maps PowerPoint Good communication and interpersonal skills Process to apply Interested candidates organisations may send in a single PDF their CV along with a proposal less than 1500 words highlighting the proposed method timeline and budget below 200 000 INR for the analysis by 30 October 2025 to Please mention the exact Position Consultant and Position Code IIPHH-CT-018 in the email subject line Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview Last Date of Receipt of Applications 30 Oct 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 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 Share Code IIPHH-CT-018 Location IIPH Hyderabad Online Category Consultant Duration of Position 45 days or co-terminus with the project whichever is earlier Number of Positions 1 Last Date October 30 2025 Search Jobs Donate to a Healthier India Collective effort is required to address the public health challenges we face today Partner with PHFI and support initiatives to strengthen 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