Career for Senior Research Assistant/Research Fellow at PHFI

The Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) is a not-for-profit public private initiative that has collaboratively evolved through consultations with multiple constituencies including Indian and international academia, state and central governments, multi & bi-lateral agencies and civil society groups. PHFI is a response to redress the limited institutional capacity in India for strengthening training, research and policy development in the area of Public Health. The PHFI focuses on broad dimensions of public health that encompass promotive, preventive and therapeutic services, many of which are frequently lost sight of in policy planning as well as in popular understanding.

Post : Senior Research Assistant/Research Fellow

Project Brief:
The Centre for Environmental Health is a joint initiative of the Public Health Foundation of India and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Mumbai), and has been established with generous support from Tata Sons and Tata Consultancy Services. Environmental Health is an area of growing interest for PHFI, with our work in the space expanding over the past few years to address issues related to air pollution, climate change, pesticide use, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), while the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has been in the forefront of studying the social, economic and environmental determinants of health. This collaborative effort aims to set up this much-needed platform in India for dedicated and high quality research and capacity building in the area of environmental health.

In addition to a portfolio of research in areas such as air pollution, chemical exposures and WASH, the Centre also focuses on climate change in India. Increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as floods, storms, droughts, and heat waves are predicted to cause an increase in morbidity and mortality with vulnerable populations including children, elderly, and the poor being disproportionately affected. A World Bank report finds that India’s food security, water resources and health are at risk from climate change.

Ongoing work is examining the link between extreme heat events and increased mortality in the state of Gujarat. This has led to the development of a state-wide heat action plan aimed at reducing mortalities during extreme heat events, and a heat health communication plan for vulnerable populations. Centre’s activities will expand on this work to cover other cities in India. Additional areas of work will include examining the impacts of climate change on vector-borne diseases, food security, nutrition, and access to water. Vulnerability and adaptability studies will be conducted with city planners to identify communities and populations that will be disproportionately affected.

Job Description
• Coordinate the scoping exercise for environmental health interventions in Bihar
• Assess remediation technologies for water purification and other areas relevant to the project
• Identify and establish relationships with ground partners including government and non-governmental stakeholders
• Develop baseline profiles of the villages targeted for intervention
• Coordinate the development of proposals and project reports
• Assist in CEH activities including outreach and engagement programmes
• Liaise with NGOs, government institutions, policy makers, national and international bodies for funding and collaborations
• Coordinate with HR, Administration and Finance team as and when required.
• Generate quarterly progress reports
• Any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Qualification :
Essential
Post-graduate degree in public health or biosciences, social sciences, economics, or relevant discipline
Essential : 0-2 years

Location : Gurgaon (Haryana)

Duration of Position : One year or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier.

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Remarks:
• Candidates should have an excellent academic record, good communication skills, a commitment to high quality undergraduate and 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.

Annual Salary (CTC) will be based on the available skills and fitment of the incumbent as per the selection process.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Please visit to PHFI Recruitment site (Recruitment Information Management System) update your profile and apply against the position.