Project Coordinator (Digital Interventions)

Number of Positions: 1

Location: Hyderabad

Reports to Position: PI/Co-PI

Reportees to Position: None

Band: FT

About the Institute

Max Institute of Healthcare Management is an interdisciplinary research centre at ISB that provides insights on healthcare delivery and management to policymakers, public institutions, and corporates to enable the creation of better health systems through integrated elements of research, education and outreach.

Job Description

Job

To coordinate activities, communication, and documentation across research, implementation, and stakeholder teams to ensure smooth execution of AI and digital health projects.

Job Purpose

The Project Coordinator position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in managing research and implementation activities for AI-driven healthcare initiatives.

The Coordinator will be responsible for

(i) Managing communication with project partners, government agencies, and internal research teams

(ii) Maintaining trackers for deliverables, timelines, and approvals

(iii) Preparing project documentation including meeting minutes, progress reports, and stakeholder updates

(iv) Supporting ethics and regulatory submissions

(v) Conducting literature reviews and evidence synthesis for ongoing research

(vi) Organizing dissemination activities such as presentations and stakeholder briefings

(vii) Assisting with outreach to identify promising AI solutions and use cases

The role provides strong exposure to digital health operations, research management, and stakeholder engagement, making it ideal for professionals looking to build expertise in program coordination and applied research.

Job Specifications

Knowledge / Education:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Management, or related field OR Bachelor’s with significant experience may be considered

Specific Skills:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Capability to manage multiple tasks efficiently

Mandatory Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in health-related project or research management
• Familiarity with conducting comprehensive literature reviews
• Experience in developing project documents including process
  documentation, budgets, and gantt charts
• Experience coordinating across multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholders (health system, government, start-ups, funders, research partners)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage communications with external stakeholders including health facilities, government agencies; and across internal ISB research teams.
• Maintain trackers for project deliverables, internal progress activities, and regulatory approvals.
• Prepare project documentation, progress reports, and updates for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support preparation and submission of IRB/ethics applications, renewals, and reporting.
• Conduct literature reviews and evidence synthesis to support research evaluations.
• Assist in organizing dissemination activities, such as presentations, stakeholder briefings, and publication support.
• Conduct outreach to various organizational entities to identify promising AI solutions and use-cases.

How to Apply?

Send an email to maxinstitute@isb.edu with the subject line “Application for Project Coordinator” with a copy of your CV. Any evidence of written work and references by academics would be a strong positive. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. You will be contacted only in case you are shortlisted for an interview.