Public Health Foundation of India

Mission Utkarsh is launched by Honorable Prime Minister recently to improve the KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) in 10 selected districts. Central Council of Ayurveda Sciences in collaboration with Ministry of Women and Child Development is rolling out a new initiative to improve anemia levels among adolescent girls registered in AWCs in five tribal districts. IIPHD is collaborating with Central Council of    Ayurveda Sciences to support in conducting baseline and endline assessment of the project.

The Consultant- Senior Research Fellow will be responsible for overall coordination of data collection activities in the field to ensure timely completion of field level activities in coordination with all stakeholders. Key responsibilities include:

• Working with field teams to ensure quality and accuracy of data
• Develop micro plan for data collection and ensure implementation
• Coordinate with district CPDO, supervisors and AWW to implement the field plan as per SOP.
• Conduct monitoring visits to monitor data collection at AWC
• Coordinate with other stakeholders in the field
• Follow data safety protocols as per SOP
• Perform any other task as assigned by the project team and PI.

Essential:

• Graduate in Science/ Social Work/ Allied health sciences/ Nursing/ mecicine/ AYUSH

Essential:

• 6 months experience of data collection and coordination/ supervision of field team.

Desirable:

• Preference will be given to those possessing higher qualification or have previous research/ project experience, i.e, coordinated/ supervised any research project in the area of public health or nutrition.
• Working knowledge of use of mobile application for data collection.

General Competencies:

• Ability of lead the team and mentor the team
• Effective Communication skills

Leadership Competencies:

• Ability to manage the team’s performance

Documentation:

• Ability to prepare reports, presentations etc.

Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to recruit@phfi.org and fill the application form–https://forms.office.com/r/tEigh4pdp5 . Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-CNST-2543) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications:  18 April 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!