Consultant – Program Support Assistant

Position Code : PHFI-CNST-2616

Position Title : Consultant – Program Support Assistant

No. of Positions : 01

Location : Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow)

Duration of Position : 09 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

Under Phase II, PHFI will contribute towards 30% reduction in zero dose children and ensure 50% conversion rate of vaccine hesitant families through strengthening of government system to identify and address vaccine avoidance behavior, building sustainable community platforms, integration of community platforms with state Communication Plans for Routine Immunization of government. Partnership will also support building capacity and systems of the department of health and family welfare. to develop and implement evidence-based communication plans that deploy differential equity and gender focused strategies and strengthen immunization administrative review platforms (eg. Block, District and State Task Force) and technical review platforms (like Sector meetings of ASHAs and AAA meetings of Health Department). The interventions are designed to complement—rather than duplicate—ASHAs’ efforts.

Skills

Under Phase I, significant progress was made toward achieving the Zero Dose (ZD) targets and converting vaccine hesitant families, in close collaboration with the implementing partner PHFI, district health department and state RI Cell of the Directorate of Family Welfare. A wide range of activities were carried out to strengthen RI Microplanning, community linkages and measures to address vaccine hesitancy, including – identification of more than 5774 vaccine hesitant families, 2429 zero dose children,1316 potential at risk zero dose children. The partnership helped to convert 49% of zero dose and 84 % of vaccine hesitant children across 7 districts. Participatory tools like social mapping were used for identification of Zero dose children and vaccine hesitant families. PHFI has contributed to the enhancement and improved implementation of 7 district and 42 block level Communication plans for institutionalization of holistic contextualized SBC planning and implementation and has played a crucial role in strengthening Vaccine Avoidance Behavior program the government through capacity building of 1538 frontline workers on communication skills, identification of vaccine hesitant families, line listing of vaccine hesitant families and engagement of influencers for conversion of vaccine hesitant families. IP has also played crucial role in strengthening review mechanism at all level by participating in district immunization task force meetings, block and district level review meetings and state level coordination meetings with Directorate of Family Welfare. Under Phase II, following will be achieved :

• Vaccine Avoidance Behavior Initiative of Dept. of Health and Family Welfare, will be strengthened from block, district level and state level for systematic identification, listing and addressing vaccine hesitant and resistant families and link zero dose children with age-appropriate immunization services to especially benefit vulnerable
• Improve village, block and district level funded communication plans in place, to systematically engage with high-risk communities and families displaying vaccine avoidance behaviors
• Strengthen database, resources and capacities to identify, sensitize and engage with local influencers and community group leaders to address underlying reasons for low vaccine uptake.
  
  

To achieve the above, PHFI will provide Technical support to block level officials to continue engagement with frontline workers, community groups and influencers from ASHA areas of first phase to sustain the gains of first phase intervention. Systems will be established for capacity building of FLWs to mobilize and link the identified children with immunization services. This will include facilitating registration of ZD children in UWIN and inclusion in microplanning. PHFI will support health department to adopt participatory and bottom-up village, block and district communication plans that integrate gender-responsive and transformative approaches to empower caregivers and promote male engagement. PHFI will demonstrate and handhold block program managers for RI on use of strategic SBCC interventions for zero dose children and ensuring innovation and quality and will advocate for ear marking of government and interagency resources towards capacity building, communication, and outreach. Evidence-building and documentation will be undertaken to inform scale-up and policy influence.

Job Summary

The role supports daily project operations, coordination with district teams, data management, reporting, and administrative and financial processes, while assisting the Deputy Project Coordinator in effective project implementation and office management.

Deliverables

The position will perform the following tasks:

• Assist the Project Team in day to day Project work.
• Will support the 7 District coordinator in organizing the trainings, workshops, travel related matters of the DCs.
• Assist the District coordinator in collection of monthly data from the field, collate the same and send to PHFI in Delhi for analysis and report writing.
• Maintain vouchers pertaining to local expenses and after preliminary scrutiny send it to PHFI Finance after obtaining necessary signatures of PD.
• As when required, assist the DPC in orienting the District coordinators in Project updates.
• Liaise with other Project team and UNICEF program staff on matters related to meetings, Project updates etc.
• Prepare initial draft of monthly reports and share it with the DPC and concerned person at PHFI before its finalization.
• Support and assist the DPC in day to day management of Project Office.
• Coordinate with the Human Resources (HR) team for the end-to-end recruitment process, including shortlisting, interviews, and documentation.
• Maintain and regularly update recruitment and project-related records in Excel sheets, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Ensure timely submission of bills with complete supporting documents.
• Coordinate with the Finance team for verification, processing, and settlement of bills.
• Travel as required.
• Any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor.
  
  

Education

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, Health Administration, Social Sciences, or any related field.
  
  

Experience

Essential:

• Around 01 Years of experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint for data management, documentation, and reporting.
• Ability to manage and update databases, prepare reports, and maintain records with accuracy.
• Working knowledge of email communication, online meeting platforms, and basic file management systems.
  
  

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 [email protected] and fill the application form– Application Form- Consultant – Program Support Assistant (PHFI-CNST-2616) – Fill out form. Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-CNST-2616) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 23 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!