Public Health Foundation of India

Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) is collaborating with UNICEF for the project “Boosting demand for routine immunization and reducing zero dose children in 7 districts of Uttar Pradesh”. The project will invest in enhancing capacity of Front Line Workers(FLWs) through contact sessions in sector meetings or at dedicated training sessions. The capacity building sessions will be capsule based and will be administered in small but regular doses. The contact training session will employ techniques like case based approach and simulations to improve interpersonal communication and counselling skills to address vaccine avoidance behaviour. To track capacity building processes and results, a district scorecard will be created to highlight capacity building intervention activities. Engagement with local influencers will be an important component of project strategy to reduce ZD children and make social norms favourable for RI. The local influencers (religious leaders, local doctors, service providers, teachers, social workers, NSS/NYK students etc.) will be identified and mapped in the social maps. Activities for their capacity building, and subsequent engagement will be designed and periodically conducted. PHFI will also feed the results of social networking exercise, to link the VAB families with local influencers to maximize their impact.

PHFI is looking for Cluster Coordinators to effectively implement the project on the reduction of zero-dose children and strengthening Routine Immunization in 07 high priority districts of Uttar Pradesh. Under Gavi HSS-3, the vaccine alliance, PHFI shall implement the UNICEF supported program ensuring alignment with the national health policies and GoUP. The Cluster Coordinators under the guidance of CSO Coordinators will be playing a crucial role in ensuring that all children within a specific geographical area receive the essential Zero Dose vaccinations. He/she shall coordinate, implement, and monitor vaccination program activities aimed at reducing the number of zero-dose children in his/her assigned clusters, ensuring every child receives the necessary immunizations.

The Cluster Coordinators will be under the guidance of CSO Coordinators in 7 districts. Their primary function/responsibilities will be to:

• Work with frontline workers, such as ASHAs and ANMs, to conduct and periodically update social mapping within ASHA areas, ensuring the identification and tracking of zero-dose children and reflecting progress on social maps regularly.
• Identify, map, and mobilize local and community influencers—including doctors, teachers, and community elders—to engage them in the vaccination efforts and encourage the immunization of zero-dose children.
• Conduct door-to-door visits alongside ASHAs to directly engage with families, especially in areas identified through social mapping as having a high number of zero-dose children.”
• Implement targeted social mobilization and behavior change activities in ASHA areas to boost RI coverage and reduce the incidence of zero-dose children.
• Actively participate in block and cluster-level meetings to present performance updates, share insights, and provide feedback on the progress and challenges encountered in their respective areas.
• Conduct regular field visits to provide guidance, support, and oversight to frontline workers, reinforcing efforts aimed at the reduction of zero-dose children and ensuring adherence to RI protocols.
• Regularly update the project team on RI activities and ensure that efforts align with overall project goals
• Travel as required.
• Any other task assigned by the PI.

Essential: 

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Desirable:

• Master’s degree in any discipline

Essential:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for engaging with communities and stakeholders
• Familiarity with the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI), Village systems, and
• local policies
• At least 2-5 years of relevant experience in health, social development projects, or community-based programs
• Must own a two-wheeler and possess a valid driving license.

Desirable: 

• Experience in vaccine promotion and disease prevention projects.
• Knowledge of public health principles and practices
• Ability to speak local languages.

Preference will be given to candidates residing in or near the specified districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Kannauj and Jalaun.

Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to recruit@phfi.org and fill the application form –https://forms.office.com/r/gMtrSVEHWz. Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-CNST-2565) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications:  14 July 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!