Centre Coordinator

PANPREP-The 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. Key focus areas include infectious diseases, zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance, air and water pollution, vector-borne diseases, and climate-health interactions as well as cross-cutting themes with focus on One Health: health systems strengthening, pandemic preparedness, disease surveillance, community engagement, and intersectoral coordination.

Executive and Administrative Support:

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Centre Head, including scheduling, correspondence, filing, and follow-ups.
• Maintain databases of Centre projects, partners, and events.
• Maintain and update the Centre calendar, tracking meetings, events, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and Procurement for contracts, vendor payments, and consultant/staff onboarding.
• Prepare meeting notes, draft routine communications, and maintain proper documentation.

Coordination and Management:

• Organize workshops, meetings, and consultations — manage logistics, invitations, and participant communication.
• Provide logistical support to visiting collaborators, guests, or consultants.
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners for collaborative events and Centre activities.

Communications and Visibility

• Manage the Centre’s social media handles in coordination with the institutional communications team.
• Draft brief updates, event posts, and other visibility content for the Centre’s webpage or newsletter.
• Maintain a record of communication outputs, media mentions, and Centre highlights.

Essential:

• Master’s in Public Health/ Management/ Communications / or related field

Essential:

• Round 2-3 years
• As an Executive Assistant/Coordinator /equivalent position with 2+ years of experience in the similar position in a Private/ Academic/Research Institution/University.
• Familiarity with the use of computers (MS Office) and relevant administrative and office software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Interested and eligible candidates are requested to fill the application form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNXkgCfUp3-kJ6ofw6hm1raL0YM1pfayECimnPz0kJU-Bu5Q/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications: November 15, 2025

Remarks:

• 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.
• IIPHH 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 the Annual Salary (CTC) will be up to Rs 6, 00,000 per year. Other benefits will be as per the institute’s policy and based on the candidate’s skills.

“IIPHH 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