Research Coordinator

LaQshya Smriti is an implementation model with multiple strategies that aims to strengthen and sustain respectful maternity care in LaQshya-certified public hospitals. The model is a pilot that will be implemented in Karnataka.

The Centre is looking out for a competent multi-lingual public health professional with domain knowledge; research and teaching skills; as well as familiarity with the functioning of the public health system in Karnataka to support existing and new workstreams.

Contribute to an ongoing project aimed at strengthening respectful maternity care in LaQshya-certified public hospitals by:

• Liaising with and coordinating activities involving officers at Karnataka’s Department of Health and Family Welfare, the administration and staff of public hospitals, and ASHAs.
• Coordinating activities among members of the project’s Technical Working Group.
• Conducting rapid searches for literature, as required, to support strategy
• development.
• Contributing to the development of quantitative and/or qualitative research designs, including research tools and data collection strategies; data management and analytical plans.
• Carrying out quantitative and/or qualitative research and analyzing data.
• Undertaking travel as and when required for field work.
• Preparing reports and materials for dissemination, as required.
• Carrying out additional tasks as required by the Director.
• Travel as required.
• Any other task assigned by the PI.

Essential:

• Masters in Public Health, epidemiology or related field

Desirable:

• Masters in Public Health

Essential:

• Around 4 years of work experience
• Research either independently or as part of a team that involved primary data collection, data analysis and development of a research output
• Engagement with different levels of the public health system
• Multi-stakeholder coordination

Desirable:

• Teaching / training
• Knowledge translation

Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to recruit@phfi.org and fill the application

form–https://forms.office.com/r/mtwXcTjx0N. Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-RECO-2522) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 21 July 2025

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.\
• Please note that Annual Salary (CTC) will commensurate with available skills and fitment of the incumbent as per the selection process.

“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!