Job ID: 288912

Technical Officer – Research, Networking & Monitoring

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)

Location: Chandigarh

Apply by: 03 Apr 2026

Relevant Sectors

Infrastructure, Technology, Engineering, Science

Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research

Department of Community Medicine & School of Public Health, PGIMER Chandigarh

Position: Technical Officer – Research, Networking & Monitoring

Organisation/Institute: Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)

Location: PGIMER, Chandigarh

Apply by 3rd April 2026

Organisation/Institute: The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) is based in Chandigarh (city beautiful in North India) and was established in1962 by then Prime Minister of India, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. It was declared as an “Institute of National Importance” by an Act of Parliament of India on 1st April 1967 and is currently an autonomous body functioning directly under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. PGIMER has almost all specialties and super specialties departments. The Department of Community Medicine was instituted in 1977 with the purpose of developing effective models health service delivery for rural communities and for providing community health orientation to public health professionals. To address emerging challenges in public health education and research, the Department of Community Medicine was upgraded to School of Public Health (SPH) in the Tenth Five Year Plan of India (2002-06). The department coordinates several projects/ grants with various governmental and developmental agencies.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:
• Conduct primary and secondary research, technical guidance documents, training materials, policy briefs and tools for increased scientific evidence.
• Develop online course, comprehensive public education campaign through social media & regional workshops/ consultations on tobacco control.
• Liaise with academic institutions, Associations, civil society organizations, and government agencies to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing on tobacco control.
• Any other work assigned by Principal Investigator.

Essential educational qualifications and skill requirements:
• Master’s degree in Public Health / Health Management with at least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar field. OR
• PhD in Public Health or related discipline with minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar field.
• Experience in tobacco control will be given preference.

Remuneration:
Remuneration for respective position is INR. 70000- 77000/- depends upon candidate’s experience and capabilities, with an additional reimbursement towards mobile allowances.

How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit your CV at sphpc.tobacco@gmail.com indicating “Application for position of Technical Officer – Research, Networking & Monitoring” in the subject line

and also fill the link: https://forms.gle/AXV9gXtiXhTuk7mH8

Last date for submitting applications is 3rd April, 2026. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.