Senior Program Manager

Public Health Career; Delhi; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support multiple development projects. The role involves providing expert guidance, managing key processes, and ensuring proper coordination with stakeholders. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in public health or related fields and at least 12 years of experience. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential. A competitive salary will be offered commensurate with qualifications.

Qualifications

• Master Level Qualifications in public health or related fields.
• Around 12+ years of work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support for coordination related to the publication of books and monographs.
• Coordination of activities related to capacity building.
• Engagement with stakeholders on technical matters.

Skills

Strong communication skills (Written and Verbal)

Liaisoning with stakeholders in academic, training and research settings

Coordination with stakeholders

Education

Master Level Qualifications in public health or related fields.

Job description

Position Code: PHFI-SPMA-2533

Position Title: Senior Program Manager

No. of Positions: 1

Location: Gurugram

Duration of Position: 01 Year or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier

Organization Overview

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

The Grant supports the advancement of the technical mandate of the organization. This includes work that is being undertaken by the different divisions within the organization (technical & operations). The work will also include developing collaborations and engaging with a variety of stakeholders within and beyond the Organization. This will also be a role in supporting select external facing activities of the Organization.

The primary role of the grant will be to strengthen the internal capacity within PHFI and make it future ready. The grant money will be spent to advance institutional mandate and undertaking the programmatic work. The overall metrics of the grant will assess the process and outcome indicators in the short-and medium-term.

We visualize this institutional strengthening grant will support four broad areas over the grant duration. These four areas align with the institutional priorities identified by PHFI as a part of its vision.

• Re-building faculty and technical staff strength and facilitating professional development
• Enhancing research and teaching administration and implementation
• Strengthening and expanding collaborations
• Leveraging other research and capacity building investments to strengthen PHFI/IIPH capacity

Job Summary

The Senior Program Manager will ensure supporting multiple development projects by providing expert guidance, managing key processes, and assisting in coordination and implementation within a managerial capacity.

Deliverables

The major duties and responsibilities will include:

• Support for coordination related to the publication of books and monographs
• Coordination of activities related to capacity building
• Engagement with stakeholders on technical matters
• Any other task assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

Essential:

• Master Level Qualifications in public health or related fields.

Experience

Essential:

• Around 12+ years of work experience required.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication skills (Written and Verbal)
• Liaisoning with stakeholders in academic, training and research settings
• Coordination with stakeholders

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 [e-mail] and fill the application form. Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-SPMA-2533) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 10 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!