Position Code : PHFI-CNST-2586Position Title : ConsultantNo. of Positions : 01Location : Guwahati, AssamDuration of Position : 06 months or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier
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
Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) is supporting implementation of capacity strengthening activities at select nursing and health professional education institutions in Guwahati and the north-east region through the PEP-partnership Hub housed at PHFI. The consultant will be hired by PHFI to support the project activities for the PEP-Partnership Hub in the North-east region.
Deliverables
The role involves supporting project implementation through weekly coordination with the Supervisor and Project team at the nursing college, facilitating documentation, and providing fortnightly updates to the PEP India Partnership Hub. It also includes managing stakeholder relationships in Northeastern India by engaging with state level health education stakeholders to align with national and state priorities, fostering knowledge sharing, and facilitating joint activities under the guidance of the PEP Partnership Hub team. The major duties and responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate weekly with the Assam-based project partner (Regional College of Nursing, Guwahati)
- Support the PEP Team in managing NER India stakeholder relationships
- Prepare quarterly progress reports for the PEP-Partnership Hub at PHFI.
- Assist the teams with logistical planning and coordination for project-related events and workshops.
- Liaise with key stakeholders in the health education ecosystem in Assam and the broader North-Eastern Region.
- Facilitate and participate in regular knowledge-sharing sessions and ideation meetings with government agencies, regulators, and academic institutions.
- Facilitate, coordinate and support partners in gender sensitivity and capacity building workshops
- Travel as required.
- Any other task as assigned by Project PI.
Education
Essential:
- Any health sciences related background with Post-graduate diploma in health management/ health administration/Master in Public Health
Experience
Essential:
- 2-3 Years of Experience working with government agencies, academic institutions, or international development organizations.
- Required Good coordination, Communication, Team Player, Stakeholder Management, Government liaison.
- Knowledge of Project management and Nursing education reforms
Please note that Consultancy 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
– https://forms.office.com/r/2WPY1CE99d
. Please mention the exact Position Code
(PHFI-CNST-2586)
in the
email subject line
. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 01 October 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.
“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!
