IIPHH-2026-PHS-01

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).

PANPREP-The 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

1. Needs-Based Training Design

• Conduct rigorous Training Needs Assessments (TNA) with government, field partners, and public health teams.
• Identify competency gaps in surveillance, outbreak response, epidemiology, and programme management.
• Prioritize and plan training programs based on evolving infectious disease threats and public health needs.

2. Content Development & Quality Assurance

• Lead development of high-quality training materials, including FETP modules, outbreak investigations, case studies, and risk communication toolkits.
• Ensure scientific accuracy, regulatory alignment, and pedagogical effectiveness of all content.
• Oversee digital learning resources, e-learning modules, and blended learning formats.

3. Training of Trainers (ToT) & Workforce Capacity Building

• Design and implement Training of Trainers (ToT) programs for public health trainers and field epidemiologists.
• Ensure trainers are certified in both technical content and adult-learning methodologies.
• Build a strong network of trained facilitators for national and state-level training initiatives.

4. Competency Assessment & Performance Measurement

• Develop competency-based assessment tools (e.g., practical exams, simulated outbreaks, scenario-based assessments).
• Evaluate participant performance, learning outcomes, and ability to apply knowledge in real public health settings.

5. Impact Evaluation

• Measure course effectiveness using public health impact indicators (e.g., outbreak reporting timeliness, case detection, case fatality reduction).
• Produce impact reports and metrics for stakeholders, donors, and senior management.

6. Leadership and Strategic Oversight

• Provide strategic direction for the Centre’s entire infectious disease training portfolio.
• Ensure alignment with national priorities, health system needs, and International Health Regulations (IHR) core capacities.
• Lead strategic planning for scaling training programs, digital learning systems, and nationwide workforce development.
• Establish collaborations with Ministries of Health, WHO, CDC, academic partners, and public health institutions.
• Represent the Centre and IIPHH at national/international forums on workforce capacity strengthening and infectious disease preparedness.

7. Research and Knowledge Generation

• Lead independent and collaborative research on training effectiveness, competency-based education, and workforce capacity gaps.
• Develop and submit competitive national and international grant proposals.
• Publish high-quality scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at conferences.
• Publish policy/opinion pieces to advocate for investment in public health workforce strengthening.

8. Administrative and Operational Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and oversight for research studies and field implementation projects.
• Conduct field visits, training monitoring, and supervision to ensure quality and standards.
• Support development of implementation plans, SOPs, and process guidelines.
• Lead efforts to mobilize resources and secure funding for training and capacity-building programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors or senior leadership.

Essential:

• Any Master’s degree in Sciences / Master of Public Health (MPH) / MD (Community Medicine) / Master’s in Epidemiology or equivalent.

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in public health, including at least 6 years in project leadership, management, or academic administration.

Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV with a cover letter (500 words) to vacancies@iiphh.org and fill the application form:

https://forms.gle/yjdYxtLjNHqCcSQi6

Please mention the exact Position Name – Public Health Specialist (Trainings & Capacity Building) and Position Code (IIPHH-2026-PHS-01) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications:  March 15, 2026.

• 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.