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 www.phfi.org.
Project Brief:
The Grant supports the advancement of the technical mandate of the organization. This includes work that is being undertaken by the different divisions within the organization (technical & operations). The work will also include developing collaborations and engaging with a variety of stakeholders within and beyond the Organization. This will also be a role in supporting select external facing activities of the Organization.
Deliverables:
Technical tasks related to the project, including proposal and project development, stakeholder engagement and collaboration, technical documentation and knowledge management, programmatic support and other project-related duties.

• Proposal and Project Development: Conceptualize, draft, and finalize detailed project proposals and implementation plans focused on strengthening health systems, incorporating evidence-based practices, defined outcomes, timelines, and resource requirements in alignment with national health priorities and donor frameworks.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government agencies, development partners, academic institutions, and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate data-sharing, resource mobilization, and technical collaboration for health systems strengthening initiatives at national and sub-national levels.
• Technical Documentation and Knowledge Management: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including white papers, technical briefs, situation analyses, project progress reports, and policy recommendations.
• Programmatic Support and Other Duties: Provide technical and operational support in as directed by the supervisor.
• Travel as required
• Any other task assigned by the Supervisor/ Project PI.

Qualification:
Essential:

• Master of Public Health or equivalent public health degree

Experience:
Essential:

• 4-7 years of work experience in public health

Desirable:

• Experience of report writing, data analyses, documentation.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Scientific writing
• Documentation
• Liaising and networking with different stakeholders within the health system, public and private

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-SRPC-2515) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 09 May 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!
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Code: PHFI-SRPC-2515
Location: Delhi NCR/ Gurugram
Category: Project
Duration of Position: 07 Months or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier
Number of Positions: 1
Last Date: May 9, 2025
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PHFI is helping to build institutional and systems capacity in India for strengthening education, training, research and policy development in the area of Public Health.