Brief on the Organization:
The Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) is working towards building a healthier India. It is helping to address the limited institutional and systems capacity in India by strengthening education and training, advancing research and technology and facilitating policy and practice in the area of Public Health. PHFI is headquartered in New Delhi with national presence through its constituent units of regional Indian Institutes of Public Health (IIPHs) and Centers of Applied Research in core public health themes. The Foundation, established in 2006 as a public private initiative, is governed by an independent board comprising of senior government officials, eminent Indian and International academic and leaders, civil society representatives and corporate leaders. For more information, please visit the website www.phfi.org.
The Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) in collaboration with Tata Memorial Centre (Mumbai), Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute (Guwahati, Assam) and NIMHANS (Bengaluru), IIT BOMBAY, is implementing a study entitled “Implement and Evaluate CARE (Comprehensive AI-powered ConveRsational IntErface to Quit Tobacco) to improve cessation among tobacco users”. The study proposes the development of a smartphone-based app. and assess its effectiveness. The app will offer tobacco cessation guidance and deliver age-specific messages. App-based solutions for tobacco cessation leverage technology to make support and resources easily accessible to users, promoting a more convenient and personalized approach to quitting tobacco. The proposed app will offer information on the health risks of tobacco, benefits of quitting, and strategies for successful cessation.
- Responsible for all administration, HR, and finance-related matters for the study
- Ensure timely procurement of equipment, release of funds and payment to vendors, etc.
- Assist in organizing Investigators meetings across the three study sites.
- Manage vendor hiring in compliance with Institutional policies and facilitate the preparation of agreements between institutes and agencies.
- Handle departmental clearances and approvals within the institute related to the study.
- Any other task assigned by VP (Research) pertaining to the above role.
Essential:
- Graduate in relevant subject/field.
- PG in a relevant subject/field.
- For Engineering/IT/CS-First Class Four Years Graduate Degree.
Essential:
- Around 05 Years of Experience.
- Strong skills in managing administrative tasks, including HR and finance-related matters, ensuring seamless project operations.
- Experience in overseeing the timely procurement of equipment, managing vendor payments, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies.
- Ability to assist in organizing meetings and events
- Proficiency in vendor selection, negotiation, and preparation of agreements/sub-contracts in alignment with institutional requirements.
- Familiarity with institutional processes for obtaining departmental clearances and approvals related to project activities.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills to ensure timely execution of administrative and operational tasks.
Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to recruit@phfi.org and fill the application form– https://forms.office.com/r/drdBtnGUzi . Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-PTSU-2507) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 24 February 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!