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 Recent 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

Each year, millions are sickened from influenza and 250,000 to 500,000 people die, as seasonal epidemics, frequent pandemics and spill over events spread each year, affecting between 5% and 30% of the global population. A universal influenza vaccine able to protect against influenza in all populations offers the greatest cost-effective hope for preventing seasonal and pandemic outbreaks. While significant progress in understanding the influenza virus has led to the development of multiple vaccines over the past 50 years, there has been limited progress in improving the protection conferred by influenza vaccines.

INCENTIVE is a highly integrated consortium between Indian, European and US based research institutions to reduce the worldwide burden resulting from its outbreaks. The main strategic goal of INCENTIVE is to establish a cornerstone toward the development of next generation influenza vaccines to reduce the worldwide burden resulting from disease outbreaks. Under INCENTIVE, PHFI will develop an influenza surveillance system to conduct influenza surveillance in the community to measure the influenza incidence, morbidity and mortality.

Job Summary





The position will be responsible for conducting weekly household visits to identify, document, and monitor Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) episodes, including symptoms, onset, duration, outcomes, and relevant health events.

The role will also ensure timely data entry, participant follow-up and engagement, adherence to study procedures, and escalation of cases requiring further assessment in accordance with the study protocol.

Deliverables

- Conduct weekly household visits to collect weekly household data on ILI.
- Identify and document ILI episodes among household members.
- Record information on ILI symptoms, onset, duration, and outcomes.
- Follow up with participants to ensure timely reporting of ILI episodes.
- Support participant engagement and adherence to the study procedures.
- Maintain accurate and timely records in the designated surveillance system/application.
- Report any complications, hospitalizations, or other relevant health events among participants.
- Escalate and communicate identified cases requiring further assessment as per the study protocol.
- Travel as required.
- Any other task assigned by the Supervisor/ PI of the Project.

Qualification

Essential

- B. Sc. in Social Work, Nursing, or another relevant discipline.
- Diploma in ANM/GNM or equivalent qualification.

Desirable

- M. Sc. in Social Work, Nursing, or another relevant discipline.

Experience

Essential

- Around 01 Year of experience required.
- Prior experience in community-based data collection or fieldwork will be an advantage.

Desirable

- Demonstrated experience of working with the health system and with established relationships with health workers (ASHAs, ANMs, Anganwadi workers)

Skills & Competencies:





- Effective communication
- Good interpersonal skills

Process To Apply Language Requirement: Fluency in Hindi is required for the Sonipat location, while fluency in Telugu is required for the Visakhapatnam location. Please note that consultancy fees 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 – Field worker (PHFI-CNST-2681) – Fill out form. Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-CNST-2681) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 11 September 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!

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📌 Consultant – Field worker (Visakhapatnam)
🏢 Indian Institutes of Public Health (IIPHs)
📍 Visakhapatnam