Job ID: 287897

Junior Research Fellow

Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)

Location: Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Karnataka, Odisha

Apply by: 20 Mar 2026

Relevant Sectors

Health, Doctors, Nurses, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition

Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research

Publish date – 06 March 2026

Position Code : PHFI-JRFE-2606

Position Title : Junior Research Fellow

No. of Positions : 2

Location : Bangalore and Bhubaneswar

Duration of Position : 01 Year or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier

Brief on the Organization:

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 Brief:

The Public health foundation of India is implementing a project “ Meeting the Challenge of Urban PHC Systems in India - A Learning Sites Approach”. This research project is funded by University college of London and will be carried out in close collaboration with PHFI and IIT Kanpur across three learning sites: Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru, and Kanpur. The proposed multi-centric research aims to systematically examine the challenges and gaps in urban primary healthcare systems. The study will employ rigorous quantitative and qualitative research methods, including primary data collection, secondary data review, and comprehensive stakeholder consultations. The project seeks to actively engage with the State Government, Urban Local Bodies, and other relevant stakeholders to better understand contextspecific issues at each site. This study aims to generate evidence and policy recommendations to strengthen and improve urban primary healthcare systems in India.

Deliverables:

The position will perform the following tasks:

• Collect secondary data related to urban primary health care health care system
• Conduct literature review and Develop framework for data analysis
• Support the core team in developing tables based upon secondary data
• Collaborate and coordinate with the three sites and prepare the work plan
• Consult with state government officials and other stakeholders time to time and document the process
• Support the core team in developing situational analysis report
• Coordinate the arrangements of workshops and meetings;
• The JRF will be responsible for assisting the team lead in day to-day operations and coordination of all activities related to health financing in the project.
• Coordination with Government health officials, urban local bodies and local civil society organizations working on urban health.
• Conduction and organising meeting with partner and others stake holders.
• Collect and analyse primary household data.
• Collect and analyse secondary health system data.
• Collect and analyse research evidence related to urban health.
• Produce quarterly progress report/activity reports and meet other donor compliances.

Qualification:

Essential:
• Post-Graduate Degree in public health/ Development studies / Public policy.

Experience:

Essential:
• Candidates with 1-2 year of experience working in health system projects are preferred
• Strong skills in Excel for tabulation, graphs and other functions
• Candidates with strong writing and presentation skills are preferred.

Desirable:
• Experience and expertise in managing primary data and large scale secondary data.
• Experience in managing research projects, liaison with government and funding agency.

We are looking to recruit two candidates for this position, with one position based in Bangalore and one position based in Bhubaneswar.
Please note that Annual Salary (CTC) will commensurate with available skills and fitment of the incumbent as per the selection process.

Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to recruit@phfi.org and fill the application form – Application Form - https://forms.office.com/r/ySRantzt7z
Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-JRFE-2606) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 20 March 2026

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!