Consultant – Public Health

Public Health Career; Delhi; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization is seeking a Consultant – Public Health to provide technical support for developing competency-based curriculum for the Master of Public Health program. The role involves coordinating with partners to finalize academic materials, conducting situational analyses, and training project personnel. Candidates should hold an MD or PhD in Public Health and possess 3-5 years of relevant experience. Applications must be sent to [e-mail] by 17 December 2025.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of work experience in public health/research/project management.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders in the development sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for developing competency-based curriculum.
• Conduct situational analyses in the health sector.
• Provide hands-on training to project personnel.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

Ability to work in cross cultural teams

Data analysis

Report writing

Research proposal writing

Education

MD (Community Medicine / Preventive & Social Medicine / Community Health) or PhD in Public Health with Masters in Public Health (MPH)

Job description

Position Code : PHFI-CNST-2599

Position Title : Consultant – Public Health

No. of Positions : 01

Location : Gurugram

Duration of Position : 01 Year 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.

Project Brief

Institution Strengthening Grant is to provide support for building the institutional capacities in the priority states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Bihar and Uttar Pradesh states are identified among the socio‑economically disadvantaged states in India. The health systems had long suffered from structural deficiencies in these states which have contributed to poor health outcomes, compared to the other states in India. In recent years there have been several positive efforts towards the improvement & strengthening of health systems and health sectors.

Job Summary

The role involves providing technical support for the development and delivery of competency‑based curriculum and teaching materials for the Master of Public Health (MPH) program. The position requires close coordination with partners and stakeholders to finalize academic and reference materials. The incumbent will contribute to drafting project proposals, developing manuscripts, preparing technical reports, and supporting various documentation needs. Responsibilities also include conducting situational analyses in the health sector, reviewing epidemiological data, and offering technical inputs for project implementation. The role further involves providing hands‑on training to project personnel on public health aspects, participating in internal project review meetings, undertaking project‑related travel, and carrying out additional tasks as assigned by the Supervisor/PI.

Deliverables

As a Consultant -Public Health provide technical assistance to the PI/ supervisor to carry out some of the following responsibilities:

• Development of competencies‑based curriculum, teaching material for the Masters of Public Health program.
• Facilitate in development of new project proposals, plan of action for developing draft manuscripts.
• Conducting situational assessment, primary and secondary data analysis or any other related task.
• Coordination with Inter/Intra department and project stakeholders and partners.
• Undertake any other activities / tasks as assigned by the supervisors/ PI.

Education

Essential:

• MD (Community Medicine / Preventive & Social Medicine / Community Health or PhD in Public Health) with Masters in Public Health (MPH), MBBS or BDS at undergraduate level.

Experience

Essential:

• Around 3 – 5 years of work experience in public health/ research/ project management; in development sector.

Desirable

• Work experience of Public Health Practise at National/Regional levels and working with multiple stakeholders.
• Academic/Research Experience.
• 3-5 Research publications.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) along with the work experience of 3-5 years of work in related areas.
• Ability to work in cross cultural teams.
• Ability to plan, conceptualize and organize.
• Ability to innovate/ “think tank” for the organization.
• Ability to do the data analysis, report writing, research proposal writing, effectively work on develop of manuscript for publication.

Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to [e-mail] and fill the application form – Application Form- Consultant – Public Health (PHFI-CNST-2599) – Fill out form. Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-CNST-2599) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications

17 December 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!