Consultant – Program Assistant (Project Technical Support – II)

Position Code :           PHFI-CNST-2640

Position Title  :           Consultant – Program Assistant (Project Technical Support – II)

No. of Positions          :        01

Location          :           Delhi/NCR

  Duration of Position   :        08 months 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:    

Recent studies on food consumption suggests that consumption of healthy foods and nutrients remain suboptimal, with high sodium, low whole grains, and low fruit intake all contributing to diet-related mortality and disabilities. Healthy food subsidies and unhealthy food taxes can impact dietary behaviours. This study is attempt to   study the utilization of Food Delivery Application and their potential role in shaping dietary patterns and health outcomes across diverse demographic groups.

Job Summary:

To Support the project research team and PI for overall administrative task.

Deliverables:

The position will perform the following tasks:

• Support the project research team for logistic arrangement in the field
• Preparation of travel plans, travel documents, invoices etc.
• To support research team in the field (if required).
• Also to provide support in any other administrative task received at the institute,
• Perform any other task as assigned by the project team and PI.

Education:

Essential: 

• Three Years Graduate degree in relevant subject / field or PG in relevant subject / field.

• For Engineering / IT / CS – Four Years Graduate Degree

Experience:

Essential:

• Three Years post qualification experience for three-year Graduate degree.

Skills & Competencies:

• Basic knowledge of computers and good communication.

Please note that Consultancy Fee 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 recruit@phfi.org and fill the application form– Application Form-Consultant – Program Assistant (Pro. Tec. Sup.– II) (PHFI-CNST-2640) – Fill out form. Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-CNST-2640) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications:  24 April 2026.

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!