Consultant-Research Associate

Institutional strengthening: The technical expert will also be expected to help build a portfolio in the domain of environmental health and reflect a balance between national needs and the SDG priorities. This will also include work in core public health academic and research capabilities that are essential for delivering high-quality programmes and responding to the health needs of the country. The work will also include developing collaborations with agencies/ organizations/ institutions working in the domain of climate change and health. There will also be a role in supporting select technical activities of the national program on climate change and health.

• Assist in qualitative data collection activities, including surveys, interviews, and other methods, while ensuring compliance with ethical standards.
• Travel for data collection
• Conduct literature searches to support the ongoing research project
• Provide administrative and logistical support for the research project.
• Any other task assigned by the supervisor.

Essential:

• Master’s degree in public health, Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Hospital Management, Social work, Social Sciences or related field.

Essential:

• 3-4 years of work experience in public health

Desirable:

• Experience with a qualitative statistical software
• Prior involvement in research projects, internships or relevant experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to recruit@phfi.org and fill the application form – https://forms.office.com/r/asa2q73yUM . Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-CNST-2575) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 21 September 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 fees 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!