Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 2nd December, 2024.
Project Name: Heat Action Plan – Uttar Pradesh
Position Code: IIPHG/REC/2024-25/55R1 (Re-advertise)
Position Title: Research Associate
No. of Posts: 01 (One)
Location: IIPH Gandhinagar and Travel to Uttar Pradesh
Duration of Position: 11 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
Indian Institute of Public Health-Gandhinagar is working closely with UNICEF and Government of Uttar Pradesh for development and implementation of heat action plan to protect the population against the heat related illnesses. This plan focusses on health risk communication with immediate and longer-term actions to increase preparedness, information-sharing, and response coordination to reduce the health impacts of extreme heat on vulnerable populations specially children. The National Disaster Management Authority has recommended development and implementation of City Heat Action Plans in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop and implement the heat action plan in major cities of Uttar Pradesh. Under this project, IIPH-G will work closely with municipal corporations of Agra, Prayagraj and Jhansi for development of city level heat action plans.
Deliverables:
Conducting review of literature related to Climate Change and its impact on human health.
Conducting Bio Statistical Analysis using Temp., Mortality and other meteorological data
Involved in development of tools for understanding impact of climate change on health
Conducting situational analysis of current approaches for communication on climate change and climate sensitive diseases among the key stakeholders and communities.
Involved in development of Climate Resilience Heat Action Plans
Involved in training and capacity building of teachers, students, ASHAs, ANMs, AWWs, community members
Research paper writing and publishing in reputed journals
Involved in awareness generation meetings
Any other activities as assigned by the PI or supervisor.
Qualification :
Master’s Degree in Environmental Science/ Bio Statistics/ Public Health/ Health Management
Desirable:
MPH, MSc- Environmental Science
Experience:
Minimum 02-03 years of working experience.
Desirable:
05 (Five) years’ experience in Environmental Public Health/ Climate Change and Health
Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 2nd December, 2024.
Remarks and How to apply:
Interested and eligible candidates are requested on apply online at https://iiphg.edu.in/work-with-us/.
Please highlight the Name of the Post “Research Associate” & Position Code (IIPHG-REC-2024-25-55R1) 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.
