Consultant – Finance Assistant

The India Primary Health Care Support Initiative (IPSI), led by Johns Hopkins University with AIIMS Delhi as its key India partner, aims to strengthen primary health care in three Indian districts: Bhavnagar in Gujarat, Kalahandi in Odisha, and West Garo Hills in Meghalaya. PHC in India has struggled with fragmentation, with private providers dominating outpatient care and limited promotive health services. Major reforms under the National Health Mission and Ayushman Bharat have expanded PHC, particularly with Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs) focusing on comprehensive care, essential services, and preventive care. IPSI supports HWCs in delivering improved, accessible PHC nationwide. The India Primary Healthcare Support Initiative (IPHSI) in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, aims to improve the Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC) system by establishing a cycle of “demonstration, measurement, and recognition.” Partnering with the Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong (IIPHS), this initiative supports resource mobilization for effective primary care delivery. The project has three primary objectives: developing and implementing a District Implementation Plan, and strengthening local capacity.

The state project coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities of the field team in West Garo Hills. This role includes ensuring adherence to project protocols, providing guidance and support to field staff, and facilitating effective communication between the project team and stakeholders. The coordinator will also manage project operations at the state level, ensuring that project goals are met efficiently and effectively.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Reconcile daily, monthly, and annual financial transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and management of budgets, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable financial regulations.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping, manage cash flow, and ensure robust financial controls across all transactions.
• Ensure that all financial activities, including expenses and disbursements, adhere to project budgets and comply with both internal policies and regulatory guidelines, including FCRA requirements.
• Perform timely and accurate management of accounts receivable and payable functions.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, balance sheets, income reports, and other financial documentation required by management and external stakeholders.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance in all financial reports, including adherence to FCRA reporting standards where applicable.
• Process and verify invoices for accuracy, ensuring compliance with organizational procurement policies and maintaining proper documentation.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, invoicing issues, and other financial irregularities in a timely manner.
• Coordinate procurement activities, ensuring compliance with both organizational policies and any relevant external regulations, including FCRA guidelines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for finance-related queries, collaborating with other departments on financial matters.
• Support senior management at place of posting, by providing insights, reports, and assistance on special projects as needed.
• Travel as required.
• Any other task assigned by the PI.

Essential:

• Graduate in Commerce or equivalent field

Desirable:

• Post Graduate in commerce/MBA finance or equivalent

Essential:

• 1- 3 years or more

Desirable:

• Proficiency in Financial Software & Tools
• Working knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, SAP) and MS Excel for managing budgets, ledgers, and reports.

Preferred candidates will be those based in the mentioned location and proficient in the local language.

Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to recruit@phfi.org and fill the application form – https://forms.office.com/r/FaVc7fmfcR. Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-CNST-2572) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 03 August 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!