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 Cluster Coordinators will support field-level implementation of the project across assigned clusters, ensuring effective outreach, coordination, and timely reporting. They will work closely with community stakeholders and project teams to facilitate activities, support mobilization, and ensure interventions are implemented as per approved plans and timelines.

The role includes monitoring field progress, identifying challenges, documenting good practices, and providing regular feedback to the State Representative/Coordinator. Cluster Coordinators will also support data collection, reporting, situational assessments, and documentation to strengthen monitoring, evaluation, and learning. They will report to the State Representative/Coordinator and ensure alignment of cluster activities with overall project objectives.

• Coordinate and support project activities within assigned clusters.
• Facilitate community engagement and local stakeholder coordination.
• Monitor field implementation and provide real-time feedback.
• Collect and submit field data and activity reports.
• Support situational assessment and documentation exercises.
• Identify implementation challenges and propose solutions.
• Data capturing and management in Project Dashboard.

Essential:

• Graduate degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Social Work, or a related field.
• Preferably 3–5 years of experience in community-based programs or field-level project implementation.

Desirable:

• Experience in community engagement, data collection, and activity reporting.
• Familiarity with working in assigned clusters/regions and local stakeholder coordination.
• Good communication, documentation, and field coordination skills.

We will be conducting open‑slot interview on 06 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 04 March 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 – Cluster Coordinators (PHFI-CNST-2519) – 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.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 

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!