Consultant-Research Associate

Position Code : PHFI-CNST-2575

Position Title : Consultant-Research Associate

No. of Positions : 1

Location : IIPH-Bangalore

Duration of Position : 01 Year or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier

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

Project Brief
Institutional strengthening: The technical expert will also be expected to help build a portfolio in the domain of environmental health and reflect a balance between national needs and the SDG priorities. This will also include work in core public health academic and research capabilities that are essential for delivering high-quality programmes and responding to the health needs of the country. The work will also include developing collaborations with agencies/ organizations/ institutions working in the domain of climate change and health. There will also be a role in supporting select technical activities of the national program on climate change and health.

Deliverables

• Assist in qualitative data collection activities, including surveys, interviews, and other methods, while ensuring compliance with ethical standards.
• Travel for data collection
• Conduct literature searches to support the ongoing research project
• Provide administrative and logistical support for the research project.
• Any other task assigned by the supervisor

Qualification
Essential:

• Master's degree in public health, Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Hospital Management, Social work, Social Sciences or related field.

Experience
Essential:

• 3-4 years of work experience in public health

Desirable

• Experience with a qualitative statistical software
• Prior involvement in research projects, internships or relevant experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Please note that consultancy fees 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

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Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 21 September 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.

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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
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Women are encouraged to apply