Program Coordinator – Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)

Apply by 17th July 2023

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.

Duration of Position: Around 8 months or co-terminus with the project (whichever is earlier)

Project Brief:
Digisahayam is an assisted telemedicine program which is envisioned to bridge gaps through healthcare workers that help urban underprivileged population access tele-medicine platforms and enable physicians in making informed clinical decisions based on physical and lab-based findings. The telemedicine centre will act as a powerful medium between the patient and physicians, improving communication channels and carrying out necessary diagnostics tests using simple point-of-care diagnostic devices.

Deliverables:
The Program Coordinator will be responsible for all the onsite activities at Telemedicine Centre (TMC) at Medchal, Telangana. The key deliverables for the role are as follow:

• Play an integral role in managing human resource and logistical issues at the Tele-Medicine Centre.
• Provide supportive supervision of TMC staff.
• Perform direct surveillance and site review activities to ensure the appropriateness of project services, supervise and conduct on-site audits of the centers and practices adopted at the center, develop and implement the changes as necessary for the smooth functioning of the project.
• Coordinate all the on-site activities and ensure smooth functioning of the telemedicine centres
• Overseeing all the implementation activities including critical key activities, resources requirement and utilization plan for the TMC.
• Responsible for upkeep and maintenance for the TMC and its equipments.
• Prepare and disseminate of an advanced program implementation including critical key activities and milestones, time lines, resources requirement and utilization plan for key coponents, structure/mechanism.
• Identify bottlenecks, develop algorithms to keep track of process and progress of program. Prepare and disseminate in-advance micro-plans for TMC staff for activties like conduction outreach camps, doorstep consultations, community surveys at the telemedicine center.
• Conduct spot and random checks and monitoring field visits for quality assurance.
• Compile all the project related data and report on regular basis to central PHFI team.
• Understanding of report writing, indent, bookkeeping, and budgeting.
• Excellent time management, organisational and multitasking ability.
• Draft project progress reports, as well as any other reports as per the requirement of the program or as designated by Program Manager
• Liaison with other departments.
• Travel as and when required.
• Any other task as assigned by the Supervisor/PI.

Qualification:

Desirable:

• Postgraduate degree in Public health/ PGHDM/PGDPHM/PG in Social work or related degree with Public
• Health experience, or, Postgraduate in social science/Health System/Population sciences or related field.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency with commonly used software such as Microsoft Office.
• Proven Project Management skills.
• Documentation and report writing skills.
• Any other relevant certification would be an asset

Experience:
Desirable:

• Around 3 – 4 years of post-qualification experience with implementation of a health programme at the NGO / Community level and familiarity with the management of Healthcare establishment or Familiarity/experience in liaisoning with multiple stakeholders and promoting services and public relations. Experience in working with large-scale government programmes, particularly related to training, HR, policy evolution, and supervision.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, analytical and interpersonal abilities, excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Telugu.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Candidate from Telangana would be preferred.
• Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in cross culture teams
• Ability to plan, conceptualize and organize.

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/zeNUxh6RY9  . Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-PROF-201) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications:  July 17, 2023 

Please note that Annual Salary (CTC) will commensurate with available skills and fitment of the incumbent as per the selection process.

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!