Sr Public Health Specialist

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About 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.

Job Responsibilities

Research

• Undertake independent and collaborative research projects, including conceptualizing proposals and securing competitive national and international grants in the above mentioned Centre’s key  focus areas.
• Publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at professional and academic forums.
• Publish policy and opinion pieces in local, national and international print and digital media.
• Mentor and guide junior faculty, research staff and students in study design, data analysis, and scientific writing.

Project Leadership

• Provide strategic direction and operational guidance to research studies, implementation projects, and training within the above mentioned Centre’s key focus areas. .
• Establish and lead collaborations with internal teams and external partners—including government bodies, NGOs, international agencies, and academic institutions—for joint research and programs.
• Represent the Centre and IIPHH at national and international platforms.

Administrative and Other Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction to Centre’s expansion and impact including support for new collaborations and team building.
• Facilitate data filing and sharing, knowledge exchange, and community engagement to strengthen impact and visibility.
• Undertake travel for project supervision, field visits, collaborations, or training activities.
• Perform other project or institutional duties as assigned by the supervisor or senior management.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Doctoral degree (PhD/MD/DrPH or equivalent) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Community Medicine, Health Systems, or related disciplines.

Experience:

Essential:

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience in public health, including at least 8 years in project leadership, management, or academic administration.
• Proven expertise in strategic planning, operational oversight, and financial management of large-scale public health programmes or research projects.
• Demonstrated record of high-quality research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development in public health or related areas.

Please note that the Annual Salary (CTC) will be up to Rs 24,00,000 per year. Other benefits will be as per the institute’s policy and based on the candidate’s skills and fitment in the selection process

Interested and eligible candidates are requested to fill the application form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLHihXmDm5JWsNUznVHgPk9xm0oY5exZqGUPfW5ZTQh-j9SA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications:  15 November 2025

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