Program Officer/ Senior Program Officer – Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)

Last Date October 4, 2022

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.

The Indian Institute of Public Health-Delhi (IIPH-Delhi) is a joint initiative of Government of NCT of Delhi and Public Health Foundation of India. IIPH-Delhi commenced its operations in November 2008 with the launch of the Post Graduate Diploma in Health Economics, Health Care Financing and Health Policy Program targeted at mid-career health professionals. Since then, IIPH-Delhi has expanded its activities and offers on-campus programs, E-learning programs and short term training programs; conducts policy relevant public health research; and undertakes advocacy in public health. IIPH-Delhi is a vibrant hub of public health education, training, research, practice and advocacy in Delhi NCR. It is currently housed within PHFI headquarters in Gurgaon.

Duration of Position: 1 year (further extendable)
Number of Positions: 1

Deliverables:

• Provide overall support to the Director IIPH Delhi, in Academic Administration, Coordination of academic activities, and other identified activities at IIPH Delhi.
• Ensure maintenance and custody of Students Records including follow up on fees, scholarship, fellowship, student loans including students welfare activities.
• Correspondence with government offices and partner institutions concerning academic programs under the directions of Director IIPHD.
• Organizing appropriate field visits and community engagement of students in consultation with faculty members.
• Facilitate implementation of statutory requirements such as UGC, MHRD guidelines, and Implementation of academic policies, rules, and regulations.
• Facilitate demand generation activities for the academic programs and Admission related work.
• Management of On-Campus Academic Programmes related activities, and correspondence with partner institutions.
• Providing placement support to students enrolled in on campus academic programs at IIPH Delhi (current on campus academic programs: PGDPHM, MPH, MSc Clinical Research)
• Creating, maintaining and regularly updating the database of existing and potential employers for student placement
• Maintaining the batch wise student placement record and statistics
• Maintenance and updating of IIPHD webpage periodically.
• Maintain academic records such as student attendance, question papers, examination results, GPA calculation etc.
• Oversee and lead all examination related matters as per requirement.
• Maintain records of faculty participation in academic activities.
• Maintain a repository of teaching learning material.
• Provide summary information for updating the management
• Showcasing of IIPH Delhi activities and initiatives.
• Printing and dissemination of promotional material and annual report at various forums.
• Convene periodic faculty meetings, Program-specific meetings, and any other academic meetings, maintain a record of minutes, and follow up.
• Any other work or responsibility assigned by Director IIPHD.

Qualification:

Essential:

• A post graduate from a recognized University.

Desirable:

• Master’s Degree in relevant field in Government/Semi-Govt/Public Sector/Autonomous organisation or Educational Institution of higher /Government Research Establishments/ Universities / Statutory Organizations
•  Good knowledge of Information, Communication & Technology

Experience:

Essential:

• 2-5 years of administrative experience in relevant field

Desirable:

• Experience working in Government/Semi-Govt/Public Sector/Autonomous organisation or Educational Institution of higher /Government Research Establishments/ Universities / Statutory Organizations
• Experience in handling Academics/ Examinations/Administrative / Legal / Finance / Stores & Purchase / Establishments matters.
• Prior experience in student placement
•  Connections with HR/ employers working in public health and clinical research organisations is desirable.

Process to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to recruit@phfi.org and fill the application form – https://forms.office.com/r/0KTJ71B5pE . Please mention the exact Position Code (IIPH-PROF-114) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications:  04 October 2022

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!