Manager Program- Instructional Designer

About the Organization

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. Headquartered in New Delhi, PHFI has national presence through its Indian Institutes of Public Health (IIPHs) and Centers of Applied Research. Established in 2006 as a public-private initiative, it is governed by an independent board comprising senior government officials, eminent academics, civil society representatives, and corporate leaders.

Project Brief

This project aims to strengthen public health education and training in India through innovative pedagogical strategies and evidence-based knowledge building, with a focus on advancing Online and Blended Learning (OBL) capabilities across academic institutions. The initiative engages IIPHs to develop and mentor a network of regional trainers capable of designing and implementing high-quality OBL courses. The project promotes policy-relevant, evidence-based approaches to support reforms in public health education, including customized blended learning modules for targeted health professionals. A cross-cutting focus on gender sensitivity is embedded across all project activities.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated professional to support the design and delivery of high-quality online and blended learning in public health. The role involves working closely with faculty and subject matter experts to translate academic content into engaging, student-centred learning experiences, including multimedia resources, interactive activities, and assessments. The successful candidate will ensure courses are well-structured, intuitive to navigate, and aligned with institutional quality standards, review and strengthen course design, support faculty in adapting content for online delivery, and contribute to continuous improvement using learner feedback and analytics. The role also includes supporting implementation of online and blended teaching strategies, contributing to faculty capacity-building initiatives, and sharing good practices in instructional design and digital learning.

Key Deliverables

• Design and develop online and blended courses in public health, applying instructional design principles, adult learning theories, and best practices
• Ensure that all courses align with PHFI's quality vision and design standards
• Work in close consultation with faculty members and SMEs to translate academic content into engaging, student-centered learning experiences
• Support faculty in adapting their materials for online delivery
• Collaborate with the project team to repurpose existing content and co-develop multimedia learning materials such as video lectures, interactive exercises, and assessments
• Ensure that final modules include: a clear instructional design plan and course architecture; consistent look and feel across modules; intuitive navigation strategies; interactive and visual elements including image maps, videos, flowcharts, decision trees, sketches, etc.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on the instructional design and delivery of training courses
• Monitor course effectiveness and suggest iterative improvements based on feedback and learning analytics
• Support the project team in implementing online and blended teaching strategies
• Assist in facilitating online learning activities when required
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, instructional tools, and best practices in online and blended learning, public health education, and higher education
• Actively seek and propose opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in course design and delivery
• Contribute to building institutional capacity (PHFI and non-PHFI institutions) by facilitating workshops and co-design sessions with faculty and staff
• Share knowledge and insights on instructional technologies and student-centered learning design
• Travel as and when required
• Any other task assigned by the PI/Project Director and Supervisor

Qualifications

Essential: Bachelor's or Master's degree/post graduate diploma in instructional design, educational technology, communication, journalism or a related field. Excellent proficiency in English (writing, reading and speaking).

Desirable: Additional proficiency in other Indian languages.

Experience

Essential: Around 07 to 10 years of work experience in instructional design and with Learning Management System (LMS).

Desirable: Qualified expert with a demonstrated track record in developing educational materials; knowledge of instructional design principles and best practices, as well as experience with learning management systems and educational technology tools; experience as a classroom instructor; working experience in Articulate Storyline, Captivate, Camtasia and Lectorate for developing courses, Storyboarding; knowledge of public health or related fields is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong skills in reshaping content and turning it into varied and engaging learning paths
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment