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Consultant – Research Officer/ Scientist C

Last Date of Receipt of Applications:  10 October 2024

  Position Code :           IIPHD-ROSC-1022

  Position Title :           Consultant – Research Officer/ Scientist C

No. of Positions            :        01

Location          :           Gurugram, Haryana

Duration of Position     :        1 year 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 HTAIn Resource centre will have the following objectives:

  • To provide capacity building on HTA to individuals, institutions and the Government
  • To provide technical assistance on various issues related to HTA to state Governments and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
  • To complete HTA related studies assigned to it by the Department of Health Research, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
  • To publish scientific papers, policy briefs and other document to inform the State and National Government
  • To publish communication material on various HTA related issues for use of different stakeholders
  • To represent and present results of HTA in National and International conferences, meetings and other fora

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Deliverables:

  • To undertake systematic reviews and meta-analysis
  • Develop research protocols for each review
  • Execute the search strategies                                                                   
  • Undertake quality appraisal and data synthesis                                   
  • Conduct meta-analysis and interpret results
  • Understanding and basic proficiency of undertaking of costing studies, cost effectiveness analysis and decision analytic modelling                                                                                                             
  • To develop appropriate data collection tools and undertake/ supervise patient/community level primary data collection.                                                                                                                
  • To conduct advanced statistical analysis                                                                                                  
  • Develop project reports in consultation with all team members, PI and Co-PIs 
  • To contribute to any other HTA related research as may be assigned to the Centre.                                                                              
  • To contribute to the training programmes of the Centre
  • To develop training agenda
  • To develop adequate communication material for engaging with potential trainees
  • To ensure successful execution of trainings
  • To contribute to teaching/training activities at IIPH-D (as necessary)
  • To liaise with ICMR, DHR and other Government agencies for the purpose of the project
  • To ensure compliance of reporting guidelines with ICMR/DHR
  • To contribute to academic administration activities at IIPH Delhi as necessary.
  • To coordinate with other staff members including the finance team at PHFI to ensure compliance, reporting and other administrative issues.
  • To undertake data collection and supervise data collection sites
  • To prepare project reports, manuscripts and policy briefs                                                                      
  • To prepare and deliver presentations in conferences, workshops and meetings as necessary.
  • To meet compliance requirements of the donor                                                                         
  • Any other activities as delegated by the PI/ Co-PI                                                                                                                                              

Qualification:

Essential:

Masters in Public Health, epidemiology, clinical research or related field

Desirable:

Academic qualification in Economics/Health Economics/Health Technology Assessment

PhD in Public Health/health economics or in related disciplines.


Experience:

Essential:

Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in the field of public health/ health economics/HTA related research

Desirable:

Capability of undertaking advanced statistical analysis

Knowledge of MS Office, STATA (or other statistical software like SPSS, R, etc.), TreeAge, etc.


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 careers@iiphd.org and fill the application form https://forms.gle/UJpbeiWZeY447RXm8. Please mention the exact Position Code (IIPHD-ROSC-1022) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications:  10 October 2024

Remarks
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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!

Experience
1-2 years
Work Level
Junior-Level
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
As per skills and competencies of the candidate
IIPH-Delhi
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Industry
Public Health
Phone
0124-4700900 0124-470**** Show

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