Consultant (Research Coordinator)

(Deliverable based Consultancy)No. of Positions: 4PROJECT/Department (Kindly Mentioned Project Name or Department)Baseline study on WASH among children aged 06 – 14 years and current toilet infrastructure, urinary tract infections (UTIs), diarrhoeal and helminth infections trend and management in public schools in districts Amritsar, Jalandhar, SAS Nagar (Mohali), and Ludhiana, PunjabLOCATION- (Working Location): Amritsar, Jalandhar, SAS Nagar (Mohali) and Ludhiana, PunjabTRAVEL-(If Required, kindly mentioned Percentage %): 50-60%

ABOUT US

-(Organization Brief)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 DETAILS-(Project Summary)PHFI, with the support received from Jagran Pehel implementing “Harpic Safe Sanitation Program” is going to conduct a baseline study on WASH among children and current toilet infrastructure in public schools in districts Amritsar, Jalandhar, SAS Nagar (Mohali) and Ludhiana, Punjab both in urban and rural areas.

In this regard data collection is required from teachers and students to be undertaken from the 14 schools each based at urban and rural areas. This study is designed to generate baseline data to inform targeted WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) interventions for children aged 6 to 14 years.

It also includes a systematic assessment of existing toilet infrastructure and through visual and data observations and pictorial evidences in government schools across the study districts. The findings will support evidence-based district-level planning, inform the design of school- and community-centered WASH strategies, and establish a benchmark for future monitoring and programmatic evaluations.

JOB SUMMARY

• This is an opportunity for a proactive individual to work on a project on WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene). The post holder will join a multi-disciplinary team of researchers, with whom she/ he will work collaboratively for carrying out following role and responsibilities.
• ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/KEY DELIVERABLE* (Kindly mentioned in Bullet points) Day-to-day supervision of field investigators Secondary data review
• Primary data collection (quantitative and qualitative) and data supervision
• Data verification, data entry
• Data analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, Report writing
• Quality assurance QUALIFICATION (Kindly Mentioned in Bullet points) Essential: Masters in Social Work/ public health/ related degrees Desirable: PhD in Social Work or in other Social Sciences EXPERIENCE (Kindly Mentioned in Bullet points) Essential: Experience of conducting surveys, qualitative and quantitative data collection, data management, data analysis and report writing
• Proficiency in Punjabi and Hindi languages
• Desirable: Approximately 2 – 3 years of work experience Resident of the project location SKILLS & COMPETENCIES (If Any) Qualitative and quantitative data collection Data management and data analysis, communication skills.
• Process to Apply: PHFI will be conducting open slot interviews on 16th and 17th June 20
• 26. Applicants will be evaluated sequentially as their applications arrive, and the selection process will continue until the suitable profiles are finalized.
• The advertisement will be live until 10th June 2026.

The position is based in Amritsar, Jalandhar, SAS Nagar (Mohali) and Ludhiana, Punjab, and preference will be given to applicants residing nearby and those who are familiar with the local language. Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to Dr. Merin S George, Email ID merin.george@ext.phfi.org .Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-DBRC-2601) in the email subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

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!