Job Description

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 .The Indian Institute of Public Health Hyderabad (IIPH-H) as an arm of the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) aims to strengthen Public Health in India. IIPH-H works in the domain of public health education and training, pursues research and advocacy, and supports policy development, as aligned to the public health priorities of the state and the nation. The governance of IIPH Hyderabad is managed by a locally empowered society called the Institute of Public Health Sciences Hyderabad (IPHSH).Project Brief:The project focuses on understanding the challenges faced by healthcare researchers in India and identifying possible solutions. The project also aims to assess the global impact of Indian research in critical fields such as oncology and vaccination. By engaging stakeholders from metropolitan and non-metropolitan regions through systematic reviews, focus group discussions, surveys, and roundtable meetings, the study will prioritize research needs, propose actionable interventions, and develop strategic recommendations to address gaps in healthcare research. The findings will contribute to aligning research efforts with real-world challenges, fostering innovation, and enhancing the global visibility of Indian contributions to healthcare research.Deliverables:

• Conduct systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
• Develop and implement data extraction protocols.
• Draft systematic review manuscripts for publication.
• Provide training on SRMA to junior staff.
• Any other task assigned by the PI.

Qualification:Essential:

• Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field.

Desirable:

• Certification in systematic review methods.

Experience:Essential:

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in conducting SRMA.

Desirable:

• Experience with multi-stakeholder projects and publication in high-impact journals.

Process to Apply:Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to and fill the application form- . Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-CNST-2508) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 30 January 2025Remarks:

• 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.
• Please note that consultancy fees will commensurate with available skills and fitment of the incumbent as per the selection process.

xe2x80x9cPHFI 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 processxe2x80x9d.Women are encouraged to apply!ShareCode: PHFI-CNST-2508Location: Hyderabad, TelanganaCategory: Fixed Term ConsultantDuration of Position: 11 months or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlierNumber of Positions: 1Last Date: January 30, 2025Search JobsDonate to a Healthier India : Collective effort is required to address the public health challenges we face today. Partner with PHFI and support initiatives to strengthen public health initiatives in India.If you are looking for something specific and unable to find it; please email#PublicHealthForIndiaWORKING TOWARDS A HEALTHIER INDIAPHFI is helping to build institutional and systems capacity in India for strengthening education, training, research and policy development in the area of Public Health.

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