Public Health Foundation of India

The project titled “Strengthening HIV Detection, Prevention and Linkages to Achieve the First 95 in Telangana” is a three-month initiative (January–March 2026) implemented by the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) in partnership with Jhpiego. The project will be implemented in Telangana, with learning relevance for urban contexts such as Mumbai. Aligned with the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) and the National AIDS and STD Control Program Phase V (NACP-V), the project aims to accelerate progress toward the First 95 of the 95:95:95 targets—ensuring that 95% of people living with HIV know their status.

The initiative focuses on:

• Conducting district- and mandal-level gap analyses to identify underserved geographies, hotspots, and “dark pockets” with high positivity but low testing coverage.
• Designing and operationalizing differentiated, person-centric HIV prevention and testing strategies for high-risk groups, bridge populations (migrants, transport and factory workers, gig workers), spouses/partners, adolescents, and the general population.
• Strengthening prevention cascades through improved use of strategic information, real-time dashboards, and alignment with State AIDS Control Society (SACS) scorecards.
• Piloting practical digital and AI-enabled innovations (e.g., hotspot prediction, digital risk assessment, tele-counselling) to enhance testing uptake and linkage to ART.
• Establishing a State HIV Knowledge Hub to document field innovations, generate implementation evidence, and inform future programming under NACP-VI.

Rather than creating parallel systems, the project works within existing HIV service platforms—HTS, ICTC, CBHTS, PPTCT/EVTHS, STI services, and Targeted Interventions—strengthening their effectiveness through better targeting, micro-planning, community engagement, and data-driven decision-making.

Overall, the project combines granular data analysis, differentiated service delivery, digital innovation, and structured knowledge management to improve early HIV diagnosis and accelerate achievement of the First 95 in Telangana.

The State Representative / Coordinator will lead and coordinate all project activities at the state level, ensuring implementation aligns with approved objectives, workplans, and timelines. The role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, supervising Cluster Coordinators, and ensuring effective field-level execution.

The position will liaise with state government departments, institutions, and partners to ensure alignment, coordination, and smooth implementation. It will also support data collection, reporting, monitoring, capacity building of field teams, and facilitate state-level meetings and reviews.

The State Representative / Coordinator will report to the Team Lead and work under their operational guidance.

• Coordinate project implementation at the state level.
• Liaise with state government departments, institutions, and partners.
• Closely Monitor field activities and supervise Cluster Coordinators.
• Ensure timely execution of activities as per approved workplans.
• Support data collection, documentation, and reporting from the field.
• Organize state-level meetings, consultations, and review sessions.
• Coordinate closely with the TL and PI/PL.

Essential:

• Graduate or postgraduate degree in Public Health, Social Work, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in state-level project implementation and coordination.

Desirable:

• Proven experience working with state government departments, partners, and field teams.
• Demonstrated capacity in field supervision, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of state health systems and program implementation.

We will be conducting open‑slot interview On Monday, 02 March 2026. Applicants will be evaluated sequentially as their applications arrive, and the selection process will continue until the suitable profiles are finalized. The advertisement will be live until 26 February 2026.

The position is based in Telangana, and preference will be given to applicants residing nearby and those who are familiar with the Telugu language

Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to recruit@phfi.org and fill the application form–  Application Form- Consultant – State Team Lead (PHFI-CNST-2622) – Fill out form. Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-CNST-2619) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

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!