Junior Research Fellow : Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)
Apply by 12th March 24
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.
About IIPH-Bhubaneswar
Indian Institute of Public Health, Bhubaneswar (IIPH-B) commenced its academic activities from August, 2010 in the state of Odisha. A key objective of the Institute has been to implement the vision of Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) by linking public health advocacy, teaching, research and public health practice. Indian Institute of Public Health, Bhubaneshwar is one of the five campuses that come under the umbrella of PHFI. It is a regional hub of public health education and research for the eastern region of the country. IIPH-Bhubaneswar is closely working with Govt. of Odisha in providing technical inputs and handholding support to strengthen the public health delivery system and development of public health cadre in the state of Odisha. Faculties at IIPH Bhubaneswar are among the common pool of PHFI training division for providing trainers to facilitate various workshops and training programs.
Category: Research
Duration of Position: 1 year (further extendable)
Number of Positions: One
About the Project:
CARISMMA Sustainable Food Systems Study is going to conduct in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Meghalaya. The study aims to characterize, revive, support, monitor and manage sustainable food systems to address malnutrition in indigenous tribal communities of India. The project is studying Gond in Madhya Pradesh, Khasi in Meghalaya and Dongria Khond in Odisha. Additionally, study will pilot a food systems intervention to explore the feasibility of implementing an intervention which will be emerged in discussion with the community and will aim at addressing nutritional wellbeing and food security. The study is being funded as TEAM Science Grant by DBT-Wellcome Trust India Alliance.
Deliverables
- Registration to PhD
- Literature review
- Data collection
- Data analysis using SPSS and Atlas Ti
- Coordination with Odisha field team
- Coordination with relevant field site stakeholders
- Coordination with team member of other organizations involved in the project
- Support in report writing and sharing draft report
- Any other work as assigned by the PI from time to time
Qualification
Essential:
Master’s in Public health/ Social sciences/ PGDPHM OR any other qualification that suits the profile of the position
Desirable:
MPH with Nutrition Specialization
Experience
Essential:
0-2 years of relevant experience in public health field or development sector
Desirable:
Local Language (Odiya) proficiency is required, as major part of the deliverables involve liaising with Govt. of Odisha officials.
Experience or Skill sets in data analysis software
Process to Apply
Please note that Annual Salary (CTC) 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 careers@iiphb.org and fill the application form:
Please mention the exact Position name: Junior Research Fellow and Position Code: IIPHB-JRF-100 in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
Please note without the above details in your job application and subject line in the email, your application will not be considered for the position.
Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 12/03/2024
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!
To apply for this job please visit phfi.org.
