Consultant Project Research Scientist I Non-Medical District Coordinator

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.

Project Brief:

PHFI in collaboration with Government of Sikkim is implementing the project “Codevelop, Implement and Evaluate a sustainable model for cancer prevention in Sikkim”. The core objective of the project is to co-develop, implement, and evaluate a statewide, evidence-based cancer prevention and early detection program that integrates life skills-based school interventions, behavior change campaigns in colleges, and community outreach activities to effectively promote healthy behaviors, enhance cancer literacy, and reduce modifiable cancer risk factors among school going adolescents, college youth, and communities in Sikkim.

Job Summary:

Implement project activities in assigned district: in schools, colleges, and relevant ethnic community groups.

Deliverables:

The major duties and responsibilities will include:

• Liaise with school/college administrations, community leaders, and local health/education officials to mobilize participation and ensure smooth rollout of the project activities.
• Conduct outreach, sensitization sessions, and needs assessments in target sites.
• Recruit, train, and supervise local facilitators/volunteers for intervention delivery.
• Monitor daily/weekly progress; collect data on activity reach, attendance, and feedback using provided tools.
• Organize district-level events, workshops, and monitoring meetings as per project timelines.
• Report weekly updates to the Project Research Scientist – II/State Consultant; flag issues for timely resolution.
• Ensure adherence to protocols, ethical standards, and cultural sensitivities in ethnic communities.
• Maintain records, and support data compilation for reports.
• Perform any other district-level tasks assigned by the Project Research Scientist – II / Supervisor for the project / Division, as required.
  
  

Qualification:

Essential:

• First-class Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees.
• Second-class Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees, with PhD
• For Engineering/IT/CS-First Class Graduate degrees of Four Years.
  
  

Desirable:

• PhD in health or allied field.
• Handled a minimum of five projects relevant to the requirement as
• Principal Investigator or Co-PI.
  
  

Experience:

Essential:

• 1-3 years of experience in conducting Public Health Research or programme implementation.
  
  

Desirable:

• More than 3 years of experience in conducting Public Health Research.
  
  

Skills & Competencies:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including experience in conducting trainings, meetings, and workshops.
  
  

Process To Apply:

Please note that the fee will commensurate with available skills and fitment of the incumbent as per the selection process.

Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to recruit@phfi.org and fill the application form – Application Form- Consultant (Pr. Res. Sci. I (Non-Med.)/Dis. Coordinator) (PHFI-CNST-2658) – Fill out form. Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-CNST-2658) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 14 June 2026.

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!

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