IIPHH-CT-020

The Institute of Public Health Sciences Hyderabad (IPHSH) is a society registered under Telangana society’s registration Act 2001 and is managed by an empowered governing board comprising of corporate leaders, civil society representatives and eminent academic and scientific leaders. IPHSH’s core mission areas include: establishing and governing the Indian Institute of Public Health-Hyderabad for developing public health workforce; advancing public health research and technology; and strengthening health systems through evidence informed practice and policy.

The Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH) Hyderabad commenced with a mission to deliver public health education, pursue research and advocacy and support policy development. It lays strong emphasis on pursuing public health policy, practice, training and research, positioning its programmes according to the public health priorities of the state and the nation. The institute has brought together a highly qualified and diverse faculty of nationally and internationally trained and extremely motivated public health academics and practitioners. It aims to create an environment that supports excellence in instruction, research and practice. The Indian Institute of Public Health Hyderabad (IIPH-H) as an arm of the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) aims to strengthen Public Health in India. The governance of IIPH Hyderabad is managed by a locally empowered society called the Institute of Public Health Sciences Hyderabad (IPHSH).

Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital (SCEH), Delhi, has established a Stem Cell Laboratory as the foundation for a Center for Regeneration and Translational Medicine (CRTM). The initiative seeks to integrate clinical practice with basic science, bridging “bench-to-bedside” vision research. The project includes setting up four core research modules—Cell Culture, Imaging & Microscopy, Molecular Biology & Genetics, and Proteomics—alongside capacity building, national/international collaborations, and clinical trial facilitation. Focus areas include corneal and retinal regeneration, glaucoma, visual neuroscience, ocular infectious disease, and microbiome research. The program period spans three years, and aims to generate strong preliminary data to attract intramural, national (DBT/DST/ICMR/CSIR), and international funding support. There was also infrastructure upgradation undertaken at Shroff Charity Eye Hospital, Delhi. The evaluation will assess the establishment, functionality, and impact of the Stem Cell Laboratory and CRTM, with particular emphasis on infrastructure and the key components of stem cell research as well as capacity building, research outputs, clinical translation, collaborations, and sustainability. It will also evaluate the infrastructure upgradation undertaken at Shroff Charity Eye Hospital, Delhi. Purpose of the evaluation is to provide actionable insights for institutional strengthening, donor accountability, and strategic decision-making.

• Conduct a comprehensive literature survey relevant to the study.
• Assist in the development and finalization of data collection tools.
• Support qualitative data collection activities, including field coordination where required.
• Compile, clean, and organize collected data systematically.
• Assist in data analysis and interpretation of findings.
• Contribute to the preparation, drafting, and finalization of the study report.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor & Management.

• Essential: MPH

Essential:  0-1  years’ experience in research methods.

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 vacancies@iiphh.org and fill the application form:

https://forms.gle/ca3Je28HS22or4dNA

Please mention the exact Position name (Consultant), and Position Code (IIPHH-CT-020) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

The last date for submission of applications is 22 January 2026 (12:00 noon).

• 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.
• IIPHH 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.