Public Health Foundation of India

The India Primary Health Care Support Initiative (IPSI), led by Johns Hopkins University with AIIMS Delhi as its key India partner, aims to strengthen primary health care in three Indian districts: Bhavnagar in Gujarat, Kalahandi in Odisha, and West Garo Hills in Meghalaya. PHC in India has struggled with fragmentation, with private providers dominating outpatient care and limited promotive health services. Major reforms under the National Health Mission and Ayushman Bharat have expanded PHC, particularly with Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs) focusing on comprehensive care, essential services, and preventive care. IPSI supports HWCs in delivering improved, accessible PHC nationwide.

The India Primary Healthcare Support Initiative (IPHSI) in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, aims to improve the Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC) system by establishing a cycle of “demonstration, measurement, and recognition.” Partnering with the Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong (IIPHS), this initiative supports resource mobilization for effective primary care delivery. The project has three primary objectives: developing and implementing a District Implementation Plan, and strengthening local capacity.

The Senior Project Officer will be responsible for supporting the Project in West Garo Hills District and shall be overseeing and executing IPSI activities at the district level. This role includes ensuring effective project implementation, facilitating stakeholder communication, and managing resources to achieve project objectives. The officer will act as a key liaison between various stakeholders, including the IPSI, IIPHS, District Administration, and State Health officials. Key responsibilities include:

• Support secondary data analysis to identify gaps in service availability and performance across HWCs.
• Assist in the design and execution of the facility survey to validate secondary data and assess readiness for all 12-service packages.
• Plan and facilitate group consultations and solutioning sessions with district and block-level health officials.
• Document consultation processes, insights, and emerging recommendations.
• Assist in identifying thematic priorities for cross learning based on service delivery gaps and district team needs.
• Prepare pre-learning and post-learning documentation, including reflection notes and action plans.
• Support logistics, scheduling, and materials for exposure visits/webinars.
• Support the design of training modules.
• Coordinate training delivery, including managing invitations, materials, and on-site support.
• Support analysis of training evaluation data and preparation of reports.
• Support facility-level assessments by reviewing documentation, registers, and infrastructure compliance with NQAS.
• Assist with the design and delivery of orientation and capacity-building sessions for HWC staff.
• Collate data and prepare district presentations or reports on NQAS certification support.
• Support the field-testing of coaching modules alongside state and IPSI central technical teams.
• Conduct and support training sessions for PHC teams.
• Facilitate and monitor PHC-HWC interactions, team coaching sessions, and feedback loops.
• Support collection of qualitative and quantitative data for the evaluation component.
• Work with PHC teams to adapt coaching content to real-time feedback and field needs.
• Oversee the planning and phased implementation of the VHC-HWC communication and linkage intervention in selected Health and Wellness Centers.
• Coordinate field teams and supervise Field teams across blocks and health facilities.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement with District Health Authorities, HWC teams, and community leaders.
• Plan and facilitate workshops, trainings, and regular reflection sessions with the field team and key stakeholders.
• Support data collection processes, including the process and outcome evaluations.
• Prepare periodic technical and progress reports for IPSI and partner institutions.
• Any other task assigned by the PI from time to time.

Essential:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Community Development, or related field.

Essential:

• Minimum 1 year in community-based public health interventions, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Strong coordination, communication, and documentation skills.
• Strong understanding of the primary healthcare system and community engagement strategies in rural or tribal contexts
• Ability to travel frequently within West Garo Hills.

Desirable:

• Fluency in local languages (Garo).
• Public Health knowledge
• Familiarity with the district’s geography and health system.

Language Requirement “Garo” (Local Language)

Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to recruit@phfi.org and fill the application form– https://forms.office.com/r/JP4HabUFPR . Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-CNST-2550) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications:  14 May 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 consultancy fees 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!