Consultant

PANPREP- Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla Centre for Infectious Diseases and Pandemic Preparedness at IIPHH embodies the Institute’s commitment to advancing infectious disease research. The Centre aims to serve as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and translation of scientific knowledge into practical health solutions. It will bring together researchers, healthcare professionals, and young scientists to drive pioneering studies, adopt cutting-edge technologies, and strengthen India’s capacity to prevent and manage infectious diseases of global concern.

• Map national and sub-national initiatives and actors involved in infectious disease control, disease surveillance, and outbreak preparedness in India.
• Review key policy and program documents related to outbreak preparedness in India (e.g., JEE reports, NAPHS, IDSP reports, One Health roadmap, The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), DBT/ICMR initiatives, national plans, and other disease-specific initiatives (if any).
• Identify major research and funding streams in India for infectious diseases and outbreak preparedness (national and international).
• Undertake rapid stakeholder consultations (6–8 key informant interviews) to gather perspectives on gaps and opportunities for strengthening India’s pandemic preparedness.

• Synthesize findings into a concise analytical report highlighting the institutional landscape including 1) actors, initiatives, and funding streams, 2) key thematic areas and/or diseases for strengthening India’s pandemic preparedness, 3) potential priorities and partnerships for the Centre.
• Compendium of key documents/reports/plans related to pandemic preparedness and infectious disease control in India.

Essential:

• Master’s in Sciences/Public Health/ Epidemiology/Health Policy or related disciplines from a recognized institution.

Essential:

• Around 5-7 years’ experience required
• Experience in health systems, infectious disease surveillance or research coordination in India.
• Strong desk-research, policy analysis and report-writing skills.
• Experience conducting key informant interviews and stakeholder mapping.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and ability to prepare simple visual maps (PowerPoint).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Interested candidates/organisations may send in a single PDF their CV along with a proposal (less than 1500 words) highlighting the proposed method, timeline and budget (below 200,000 INR) for the analysis by 30 October 2025 to vacancies@iiphh.org

Please mention the exact Position Consultant and Position Code (IIPHH-CT-018) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 30 Oct 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!