Consultant for PANPREP – Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla Centre for Infectious Diseases and Pandemic Preparedness.

The Indian Institute of Public Health Hyderabad (IIPH, H) 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)

 PANPREP- Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla Centre for Infectious Diseases and Pandemic Preparedness at IIPHH embodies the Institute’s commitment to advancing infectious disease research. The Centre aims to serve as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and translation of scientific knowledge into practical health solutions. It will bring together researchers, healthcare professionals, and young scientists to drive pioneering studies, adopt cutting-edge technologies, and strengthen India’s capacity to prevent and manage infectious diseases of global concern.

 PANPREP- Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla Centre for Infectious Diseases and Pandemic Preparedness at IIPHH embodies the Institute’s commitment to advancing infectious disease research. The Centre aims to serve as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and translation of scientific knowledge into practical health solutions. It will bring together researchers, healthcare professionals, and young scientists to drive pioneering studies, adopt cutting-edge technologies, and strengthen India’s capacity to prevent and manage infectious diseases of global concern.

• Map national and sub-national initiatives and actors involved in infectious disease control, disease surveillance, and outbreak preparedness in India.
• Review key policy and program documents related to outbreak preparedness in India (e.g., JEE reports, NAPHS, IDSP reports, One Health roadmap, The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), DBT/ICMR initiatives, national plans, and other disease-specific initiatives (if any).
• Identify major research and funding streams in India for infectious diseases and outbreak preparedness (national and international).
• Undertake rapid stakeholder consultations (6–8 key informant interviews) to gather perspectives on gaps and opportunities for strengthening India’s pandemic preparedness.

• Synthesize findings into a concise analytical report highlighting the institutional landscape including 1) actors, initiatives, and funding streams, 2) key thematic areas and/or diseases for strengthening India’s pandemic preparedness, 3) potential priorities and partnerships for the Centre.
• Compendium of key documents/reports/plans related to pandemic preparedness and infectious disease control in India.

Essential:

 Master’s in Sciences/Public Health/ Epidemiology/Health Policy or related disciplines from a recognized institution.

Experience: 5-7 years

Essential:  

• • Experience in health systems, infectious disease surveillance or research coordination in India.
  • Strong desk-research, policy analysis and report-writing skills.
  • Experience conducting key informant interviews and stakeholder mapping.
  • Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and ability to prepare simple visual maps (PowerPoint).
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Interested candidates/organisations may send in a single PDF their CV along with a proposal (less than 1500 words) highlighting the proposed method, timeline and budget (below 200,000 INR) for the analysis by 30 October 2025 to vacancies@iiphh.org

Please mention the exact Position Consultant and Position Code (IIPHH-CT-018) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

 Last Date of Receipt of Applications:  30 Oct 2025

• 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.