Position Code : PHFI-CNST-2645
Position Title : Consultant- Program Coordinator
No. of Positions : 1
Location : Patna, Bihar
Duration of Position : 04 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:
The Training Division at PHFI, has been involved in building capacity of healthcare professionals in clinical and public health domains, both in India and abroad, by way of contact based courses, online courses and training workshops. Till date, over 40,000 healthcare professionals have been trained across the country. The training division is also working with 12 State Governments who have adopted these initiatives for training of their medical officers and healthcare professionals. The training division is currently engaged in strengthening health systems in Bihar through capacity building of doctors and other personnel at district hospitals in emergency maternal & newborn and other emergency care. The project involves close engagement of medical colleges for mentoring of doctors at the district hospitals in Bihar.
Job Summary:
The position requires extensive coordination with district health officials and medical college faculty and support in organizing and conducting training and mentoring in maternal and newborn emergencies.
Deliverables:
The major duties and responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate with medical superintendents, specialists and medical officers at the allocated district hospitals for smooth conduct of onsite training/mentoring by medical college faculty/experts.
- Coordinate with concerned HoDs and faculty at Medical Colleges for mentoring visits to district hospitals. Provide logistics support, assistance in assessment and reporting.
- Assist faculty/experts of assigned Medical Colleges in preparation of technical content and PowerPoint slides.
- Play an integral Role in organizing and managing Regional Level trainings and mentoring visits
- Assist faculty in training, data collection, data entry, maintaining database and basic analysis
- Support in gap assessment of infrastructure, manpower, supplies etc at district hospital and update on augmentation of the same.
- Liaise with district officials – Civil surgeon, program manager (NHM), police and administration for smooth functioning of emergency department
- Provide logistic support to mentors/experts visiting and staying at district hospitals for their boarding, lodging, travel etc
- Support mentors in conducting OSCEs and simulation.
- Undertake follow up of gaps with the district hospital and support the DH in implementing mentor’s suggestions .
- Support overall field operations related to implementation of the project in their assigned districts and medical colleges (i.e., regional meetings and workshops, documentation, visit coordination, workshop planning etc.)
- Prepare and disseminate an advanced program schedule.
- Attend and participate in stakeholders meetings, and other meetings as needed.
- Report on a day to day basis regarding project and seek timely advice wherever necessary.
- Help in program progress reports, as well as any other reports as per the requirement of the project or as designated by Public Health Specialist.
- Any other task as assigned by the Public Health Specialist & Project PI.
Qualification:
Essential:
- Graduate/post graduate in Medical/Dental/AYUSH/Nursing/Public Health/Social Work.
Experience:
Essential:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience of working in health sector and some experience in Bihar and local language of Bihar.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in health systems development, capacity building, project management, experience of the liaison with the diverse stakeholder desirable.
Skills & Competencies:
- Effective Communication skills
- Good Interpersonal skills:
- Ability to work in cross cultural teams
- Ability to plan, conceptualize and organize.
Please note that the 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 Coordinator (PHFI-CNST-2645) – Fill out form. Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-CNST-2645) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 17 May 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!
