Consultant-Senior Program Coordinator

Position Code : PHFI-CNST-2578

Position Title : Consultant-Senior Program Coordinator

No. of Positions : 01 (Deliverable Based Consultancy)

Location : IIPH-Gandhinagar

Duration of Position : 07 Months or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier

Brief On The Organization:

The Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) is working towards building a healthier India. It is helping to address the limited institutional and systems capacity in India by strengthening education and training, advancing research and technology and facilitating policy and practice in the area of Public Health. PHFI is headquartered in New Delhi with national presence through its constituent units of regional Indian Institutes of Public Health (IIPHs) and Centers of Applied Research in core public health themes. The Foundation, established in 2006 as a public private initiative, is governed by an independent board comprising of senior government officials, eminent Indian and International academic and leaders, civil society representatives and corporate leaders. For more information, please visit the website www.phfi.org .

Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG) is a University established under IIPHG Act, 2015 of Gujarat State. It offers courses in the field of Public Health. It also undertakes various research projects in the field of Public Health. The university is established by Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) with support from the Government of Gujarat, Department of Health & Family Welfare.

Project Brief:

It is a collaboration between the NATIONAL CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL (NCDC), Delhi, PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION OF INDIA (PHFI), Delhi and INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH GANDHINAGAR (IIPHG) Gandhinagar. The Project aims to aide in public awareness on the environmental impacts on health, to develop and enhance technical knowledge, to strengthen healthcare preparedness and response against climate sensitive health issues/illnesses with specific focus on vulnerable population as envisioned under NPCCHH and particularly, in subject area of extreme heat and health, green and climate resilient infrastructure in the country.

Deliverables:

The consultant will be responsible for creating and updating subject-specific Health Adaptation/Action Plans (HAPs) and their associated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) . A key aspect of the role is to provide technical support to states and districts in crafting their own climate and health action plans. This includes a significant capacity-building component through the development of training modules and conducting ‘Training of Trainers’ (ToT) programs. Additionally, the consultant will develop Information, Education & Communication (IEC) materials to enhance public awareness and resilience against climate-related health challenges. The position responsibilities will be to:

• Develop/update subject specific Health Adaptation/Action Plan (HAP)
• Develop/update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), advisories, guidelines related to implementation of action plan
• Support State/UTs and Districts in development of subject specific chapter in State Action Plan on Climate Change and Human Health (SAPCCHH) and drafting of District Action Plan on Climate Change and Human Health (DAPCCHH).
• Develop training modules for various level of healthcare professionals and community
• Build capacity for training of trainers (ToT) for State/District Programme Officials
• Support State in setting up of a functional surveillance system Develop Information, Education & Communication (IEC) materials for generating public.
  
  

Education

Essential:

• BHMS, BAMS, BDS, BPT with postgraduate in public health (Two years)/Masters in Hospitals/health care management or any relevant field.
  
  

Desirable:

• Health Graduate MPH
  
  

Experience

Essential:

• Around 02 to 03 years of experience in public health.
  
  

Desirable:

• Experience of working with government and international organizations.
  
  

Please note that Consultancy Fee will commensurate with available skills and fitment of the incumbent as per the selection process.

Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to recruit@phfi.org and fill the application form – . https://forms.office.com/r/iT3aU1yhQ4 . Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-CNST-2578) in the email subject line . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 09 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.
  
  

“ 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!