Publish date – 16 October 2026
Position Code : PHFI-CNST-2686
Position Title : Consultant – Human Recourse and Secretariate
No. of Positions : 1
Location : Delhi/NCR
Duration of Position : 05 Months 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 institutional support from DMI Finance Private Limited is for strengthening our Public Health curriculum and research at IIPH-Delhi.
Job Summary:
Responsible for managing end-to-end HR operations, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, HR policies, employee engagement, training and development, payroll coordination, statutory compliance, onboarding, HRMS administration, and HR reporting.
Additionally, responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to senior management, coordinating board and committee meetings, preparing agendas, minutes, reports and presentations, managing calendars and confidential records, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and monitoring management decisions and action points to ensure smooth administrative operations and effective institutional governance.
Deliverables:
The major duties and responsibilities will include:
Human Resources (HR) Management
• Coordination for HR Strategy & Workforce Planning
• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• Employee Relations & Grievance Management
• Performance Management & Appraisal Systems
• HR Policies, SOPs & Process Development
• Employee Engagement & Retention
• Training, Learning & Development
• Payroll, Attendance & Leave Management
• HR Compliance & Statutory Requirements
• Employee Onboarding & Lifecycle Management
• HR MIS, Records & Management Reporting
• HRMS Administration & Management
Secretarial Management
• Executive & Senior Management Support
• Board & Committee Meeting Coordination
• Agenda Preparation, Minutes & Meeting Documentation
• Calendar, Schedule & Appointment Management
• Preparation of Reports, Notes, Briefs & Presentations
• Document, File & Record Management
• Coordination with Academic, Research, Finance & Administrative Departments
• Monitoring & Follow-up of Management Decisions and Action Points
• Confidential & Sensitive Information Management
• Internal & External Stakeholder Coordination
• Support for Institutional Governance, Compliance & Administrative Processes.
• Travel as required.
• Any other assign by the Director.
Qualification:
Essential:
• MBA (HR) or Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource with 55% Marks, or Master in Human Recourse with 55% Marks.
Experience:
Essential:
• Minimum 5 Years of experience in Human Resource Management.
Skills & Competencies:
• Strategic HR Planning & Talent Management.
• Employee Relations, Performance & Engagement.
• HR Operations, Compliance & HRMS Administration.
Please note that Consultancy Fee 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 - Consultant – HR and Secretariate (PHFI-CNST-2686) – Fill out form:https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/JqWRxau8aG
Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-CNST-2686) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 25 October 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!