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 M&E & Data Coordinator will lead the project’s monitoring, evaluation, and data management functions to ensure systematic tracking of performance and evidence-based decision-making. The role involves developing and implementing an M&E framework aligned with project and donor requirements, including indicators, data collection tools, targets, and reporting systems.

The Coordinator will oversee data collection and quality assurance, analyse quantitative and qualitative data, and generate dashboards and reports to inform leadership and stakeholders. The role also supports assessments, documentation, ethical data management, and continuous learning, reporting regularly to the Team Lead and Project Lead on progress, risks, and key insights.

• Develop and operationalize M&E frameworks, indicators, and tools.
• Coordinate data collection, validation, and quality assurance.
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to assess progress.
• Prepare dashboards, M&E reports, and learning briefs.
• Support situational assessment and documentation processes.
• Ensure ethical data handling and confidentiality.

Essential:

• Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Statistics, Demography, Economics, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and data management for public health or development projects.

Desirable:

• Strong expertise in M&E framework development, indicator design, data analysis, and dashboards.
• Experience handling both quantitative and qualitative data and preparing analytical reports.
• Knowledge of ethical data handling and confidentiality standards.

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 – M&E & Data Coordinator (PHFI-CNST-2621) – 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!