Consultant-Project Technical Support III

The Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) is working towards building a healthier India by strengthening education and training, advancing research and technology, and facilitating policy and practice in public health. PHFI is headquartered in New Delhi with a national presence through its constituent units of regional Indian Institutes of Public Health (IIPHs) and Centers of Applied Research. Established in 2006 as a public-private initiative, PHFI is governed by an independent board comprising senior government officials, academic leaders, civil society representatives, and corporate leaders.

About the Project

PHFI, in collaboration with the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), the Indian Council of Medical Research – National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN), and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), is implementing a project titled “Co-designing a gamification module to promote healthier dietary choices and reduce ultra-processed food consumption among school adolescents.” The project aims to co-design a gamified module targeting adolescents (11-14 years) to promote healthy dietary practices by combining nutrition literacy with behavioral nudges through persuasive technology.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth administrative and financial coordination of the project, including handling HR-related matters, timely procurement, vendor engagement, and agreement preparation.
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including processing payments, reimbursements, advances, settlements, and other approved project transactions in accordance with PHFI and ICMR policies.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets, identify potential variances, and support corrective actions to ensure effective utilization of project funds.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date records of vouchers, invoices, bills, receipts, ledgers, and all supporting financial documentation.
• Prepare periodic financial statements, utilization summaries, and other project-related financial reports.
• Conduct an in-depth literature review to inform the development of the gamified module.
• Contribute to the preparation of project reports under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-PI.
• Coordinate activities at the school level, ensuring effective implementation and documentation while supporting report development.
• Assist in the organization of meetings and dissemination activities in consultation with the PI and Co-PI.
• Perform any other activities as delegated by the PI/Co-PI.

Requirements

• Three-year graduate degree in a relevant subject/field (essential).
• Postgraduate degree in a relevant subject/field (desirable).
• First-class postgraduate degree, including integrated PG degrees, with three years’ experience (desirable).
• For Engineering/IT/CS: First-class graduate degree of four years with three years’ experience (desirable).

Experience

• Strong skills in managing administrative tasks, including HR and finance-related matters, ensuring seamless project operations (essential).
• Experience in overseeing timely procurement of equipment, managing vendor payments, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies (essential).
• Proficiency in Excel, including data organization, analysis, and reporting (essential).
• 3-5 years of experience in conducting/supporting public health research (desirable).

Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in HR functions, administrative processes, and compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint in particular).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
• Working knowledge of office equipment.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask.