Global Health Strategies (GHS)

Designation: Consultant (Program Associate) Type of employment: Consultant, full time Location: Delhi (Candidate should be open to domestic and international travel when required) No. of years of work experience : 1 to 3 years Duration of contract: 1 year - renewable About Global Health Strategies (GHS) GHS is an international health consulting organization that works to ensure the delivery of life-saving health products, technologies, and information to those who need them the most. We use policy research, advocacy, communications, program implementation, and market entry strategies to address health-related issues that disproportionately impact developing nations and emerging markets. In this endeavor, GHS partners with foundations, industry, NGOs, government agencies, and academic institutions. Some of our prominent partners include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Johns Hopkins University, the Mumbai Port Trust, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, and GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, among others. The GHS India Office works closely with both public and private sector organizations to help them communicate their work more effectively. We support our clients by sharing their evidence-based health research with key audiences, delivering communication-focused capacity-building trainings, and helping them engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including government, media, and the public. Position Overview We are seeking a smart, detail-oriented, and media-savvy Program Associate with 1–3 years of relevant experience to support a client-facing public health project. This is an exciting opportunity to work with some of India’s top scientists, researchers, and healthcare professionals, and to contribute to health and science communications. The ideal candidate will be a strong writer and researcher, capable of translating complex technical content into accessible, creative formats for a wider audience. The role will also involve direct client interaction, coordination of deliverables, and the development of high-quality content across channels. Key Responsibilities Research & Documentation Develop background research, meeting notes, and briefing documents Synthesize technical information into accessible formats for non-specialist audiences Support development of internal and client-facing presentations and reports Content Development Draft and edit press releases, opinion pieces, articles, and social media content Develop key messages and storytelling frameworks for campaigns or events Track trends in media, new research findings, and policy updates relevant to health Design & Digital Communication Design creative social media and digital communication materials using Canva Ensure all collaterals are well-formatted, visually consistent, and aligned with brand guidelines Create and manage a content posting calendar for digital platforms Client Servicing & Project Coordination Work closely with the client to understand and respond to their requests Coordinate with the internal team to ensure timely delivery of work Help manage timelines, track feedback, and follow up on pending tasks Reporting & Business Development Support Assist in updating internal case studies and documenting project achievements for both internal and external use Conduct background research to support proposal development and preparation for pitching meetings Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public health, social sciences, communication, or a related field Master’s degree is desirable 1–3 years of relevant experience in research, writing, design, or digital communication Strong written and spoken communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Word and Excel Strong design and layout skills; proficiency with Canva or similar design tool Experience developing content and visuals for social media platforms (especially X/Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram) Preferred Attributes High attention to detail in writing, formatting, and visual design Prior experience working in a client servicing or consulting environment Ability to take initiative, work independently, and collaborate within a team Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders in health and development sectors Ability to work within short timelines. Application Process To apply, please write to ptalwar@globalhealthstrategies.com with the following: A cover letter outlining your interest in the role Samples of prior work (e.g., writing, design, or communication materials) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the hiring process. GHS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

Designation: Consultant (Program Associate) Type of employment: Consultant , full time Location: Delhi (Candidate should be open to domestic travel when required) No. of years of work experience : 1 to 3 years Duration of contract: 1 year - renewable About Global Health Strategies (GHS) GHS is an international health consulting organization that works to ensure the delivery of life-saving health products, technologies, and information to those who need them the most. We use policy research, advocacy, communications, program implementation, and market entry strategies to address health-related issues that disproportionately impact developing nations and emerging markets. In this endeavor, GHS partners with foundations, industry, NGOs, government agencies, and academic institutions. Some of our prominent partners include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Johns Hopkins University, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), the Mumbai Port Trust, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, and GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, among others. Project Background GHS works extensively on public health nutrition, supporting partners and governments in creating an enabling environment for greater investment, commitment for positive nutrition behaviours and scaling up proven interventions to address malnutrition and its severe health consequences. With a specific focus on areas such as maternal, infant, and young child nutrition (MIYCN), as well as micronutrient malnutrition such as anaemia, GHS has been working with key stakeholders, including policymakers, civil society, community leaders, media, and technical experts to mainstream nutrition as a key topic of discussion in key stakeholder dialogues. We generate awareness and urgency towards anaemia reduction and help build a supportive environment for strengthening existing programs, including AMB at the national and state levels. The primary focus of our engagement is to amplify evidence to help build confidence and a conducive environment for introduction and scale up new evidence informed interventions, approaches. Key Responsibilities The Programme Associate will support the team in the development of project documents, including reports, briefs, talking points, concept notes, and opinion articles, while also supporting internal and external presentations, and event planning. Additionally, the Programme Associate will assist in preparing briefing materials and outreach communications for stakeholder engagements, as needed. A key responsibility will be to support project coordination, ensuring alignment with overall objectives while tracking deliverables, developing workplans, and managing vendor coordination. Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, will be essential for success in this position. Research and Documentation Conduct regular research and analysis of news, trends, and developments relevant to project goals. Assist in drafting internal and external presentations. Contribute to the development of communication materials, such as messaging frameworks, information sheets, case studies, opinion pieces, and concept notes. Support with drafting of analysis documents, including project reports, stakeholder mappings Day-to-Day Management (Operations) Assist with internal communications and documentation. Maintain and curate project resources, activity calendars, and deliverables. Events and Stakeholder Outreach Draft materials for expert engagement, such as briefing notes and outreach emails. Assist in preparing event-related documents, including briefs, agendas, talking points, reports, and concept notes. Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor. Reporting and Supervision The consultant will report to and work closely with the Senior Manager/Manager and support the project teams to ensure the successful completion of project deliverables. The consultant would be expected to provide support for other projects as determined by the supervisor and support the senior management on defined activities as and when required. This role will require the candidate to work full-time out of the GHS Delhi office. Candidates should be open to domestic travel as and when required. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public health, social sciences, communication, or a related field Master’s degree is desirable 1–3 years of relevant experience in research, writing, design, or digital communication Strong written and spoken communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Word and Excel Strong design and layout skills; Canva or similar design tool Experience developing content and visuals for social media platforms (especially X/Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram) Preferred Attributes High attention to detail in writing, formatting, and visual design Prior experience working in a client servicing or consulting environment Ability to take initiative, work independently, and collaborate within a team Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders in health and development sectors Ability to work within short timelines Proficiency in AI tools Application Process To apply, please write to ptalwar@globalhealthstrategies.com with the following: A cover letter outlining your interest in the role Samples of prior work (e.g., writing, design, or communication materials) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the hiring process. GHS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.