Job Description

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 .
Project Brief:
This position is part of the project "Costing of Health Services in India (CHSI 2.0)". The incumbent will be based at the Indian Institute of Public Health - Delhi (IIPH-Delhi), under the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI). PHFI is one of the collaborating institutions in this project with the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh (serving as the lead institute).
The CHSI 2.0 project aims to estimate the cost of delivering medical and surgical procedures under selected specialties covered by the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). The study will be conducted across secondary and tertiary-level public healthcare facilities and private hospitals across 14 states of India, generating cost evidence to inform the revision of existing Health Benefit Package (HBP) rates, guide budgetary planning, and support evidence-based policy decisions for the efficient financing and delivery of healthcare services in the country.
Deliverables:
The Field Investigator will be responsible for conducting primary data collection at selected public sector district and tertiary care hospitals in Delhi. This role involves collecting detailed information on resource use, service delivery, and cost components in alignment with established project protocols. The position will perform the following tasks:

• Undertake hospital-based data collection in accordance with project protocols.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of all data collected.
• Maintain regular communication with the team lead and provide timely updates on data collection progress.
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Education:
Essential:

• Bachelor in Nursing/Public Health/Pharma/Social sciences, B.Sc. Medical or related field.

Desirable:

• Master's in public health/Pharma/Social science/Developmental studies or related field.

Experience:
Essential:

• Approximately 0-1 year of experience is required.

Desirable:

• Experience of field level or hospital based data collection
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English and (local language(s))

Process to Apply:
Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to and fill the application form- . Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-CNST-2597) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 23 November 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 Fee 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!
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Code: PHFI-CNST-2597
Location: Gurugram
Category: Consultant
Duration of Position: 04 Months or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier
Number of Positions: 2
Last Date: November 23, 2025
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