Field Investigator

Project Name: HTA Resource Hub -IX
Position Code: IIPHG/REC/2026-27/16
Position Title: Field Investigator
No. of Posts: 02 (Two)
Location: Gujarat – On Field
Duration of Position: 06 Months

Brief on the Organization:
Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG) is a University established under IIPHG Act, 2015 of Gujarat State. It offers courses in the field of Public Health. It also undertakes various research projects in the field of Public Health. The university is established by Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) with support from the Government of Gujarat, Department of Health & Family Welfare.

Project Brief
IIPHG received a grant from the Department of Health Research, Government of India to establish a Resource Hub for Health Technology Assessment. The purpose of HTA is to support informed policymaking, and economic evaluation forms one of the core components of HTA studies. Hub will contribute to establishing a transparent and comprehensive mechanism of HTA for prudent and better allocation of resources, ensuring better equity in and access to healthcare in India.

Deliverables:
 Conduct primary data collection from healthcare facilities, households, or beneficiaries across assigned districts in Gujarat.
 Accurately enter collected data into designated software/tools
 Perform routine data validation and cleaning to ensure completeness, consistency, and accuracy
 Basic data analysis and field report writing
 Work closely with the Project PI, Co-Investigators, and HTA Hub staff for task execution.
 Undertake any other tasks assigned by supervisors in line with project needs.

Qualification: Master’s degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university
Desirable: Master’s degree in Public Health – MPH

Experience: Experience in data collection & managing a large number of field-level data
Desirable: Experience working with State and District Health systems

Other Requirements:

Travel & Place Percentage of travel: 100%
Liaisoning Requirement: 100%
Report Writing & Documentation: Yes
Operational Requirement: Yes
Computer Knowledge: Yes

Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 15th April, 2026.

Remarks:
 Interested and eligible candidates are requested on apply online at https://iiphg.edu.in/work-with-us/.
 Please highlight the Name of the Post “Field Investigator” & Position Code (IIPHG-REC-2026-27-16) in the subject.
 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
 Mere eligibility will not entitle any candidate being called for interview.
 Candidates applying for more than one post are required to submit separate application for each post.
 Call letters to the shortlisted applicants shall be sent by email. No postal communication shall be made.
 Incomplete applications, shall be summarily rejected and no communication in this regard shall be entertained.
 No TA / DA will be paid to attend the selection process, if called for.
 Persons employed in Government/Semi-Government Organization or Educational Institutions in India must apply through proper channel.
 IIPHG 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.
 Women are encouraged to apply.