Consultant- Research Assistant

This position is part of the project “Costing of Health Services in India (CHSI 2.0)”. The incumbent will be based at the Indian Institute of Public Health – Delhi (IIPH-Delhi), under the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI). PHFI is one of the collaborating institutions in this project with the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh (serving as the lead institute).

The CHSI 2.0 project aims to estimate the cost of delivering medical and surgical procedures under selected specialties covered by the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). The study will be conducted across secondary and tertiary-level public healthcare facilities and private hospitals across 14 states of India, generating cost evidence to inform the revision of existing Health Benefit Package (HBP) rates, guide budgetary planning, and support evidence-based policy decisions for the efficient financing and delivery of healthcare services in the country.

The Research Assistant will support a hospital-based costing study by coordinating and supervising the completeness, accuracy, and timely reporting of cost data in accordance with established project protocols. This role demands strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a research team.The position will perform the following tasks:

• Undertake and supervise hospital-based data collection in accordance with project protocols.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of collected data.
• Maintain regular communication with field investigators and ensure timely updates on data collection progress.
• Undertake data entry, cleaning, and statistical analysis as per project requirements.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Participate in project related meetings and workshops,
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Essential:

• Master’s in public health/Social science/Pharma/Economics/Health administration/Developmental studies or related field.

Desirable:

• Post graduate or certificate course in health economics.

Essential:

• Minimum 01 Year of Experience required.

Desirable:

• Experience of working in the research field, preferably in ICMR/DHR-funded research projects related to healthcare costing or health economics.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data management and data quality.
• Basic report writing and documentation skills.

Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to recruit@phfi.org and fill the application form– Application Form- Consultant- Research Assistant (PHFI-CNST-2596) – Fill out form . Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-CNST-2596) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 23 November 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!