Project Coordinator

Project Name: Arogya Chetna – a SBCC Intervention in Aspirational Blocks for FY-2026-27

Position Code: IIPHG/REC/2026-27/128

Position Title: Project Coordinator

No. of Posts: 01 (One)

Location: IIPH Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Duration of Position: 06 Months (Up to March-2027)

Brief On The Organization

Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG) is a University established under IIPHG Act, 2015 of Gujarat State. It offers courses in the field of Public Health. It also undertakes various research projects in the field of Public Health. The university is established by Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) with support from the Government of Gujarat, Department of Health & Family Welfare.

Project Brief

IIPHG has received a project, Arogya CHENTA- a SBCC Intervention in Aspirational Blocks for FY 2026–27 in partnership with SHSRC (Annexure 1). The initiative of the Gujarat Government aims to improve health behaviours, accelerate behaviour change interventions, and help reduce maternal and child mortality, prevent and manage anaemia among adolescents, and improve nutritional outcomes among children under five years.

Deliverables

• Baseline compilation from routine data systems (HMIS/RCH/ICDS/school health, as applicable)
• Rapid qualitative/formative inputs: barrier mapping, behaviour tree, message testing, influencer mapping through field visits
• Develop SBCC resource materials
• Endline measurement (routine indicators + targeted survey)
• Documentation of best practices, block case studies, and scale guidance
• PC will lead implementation of the project
• Monthly data review and strategic feedback
• Any other activities as assigned by the Pl or Supervisor.
  
  

Qualification: (Minimum)

Minimum: Post Graduation Degree in Public Health

Desirable: PHD, Experience in Communication Development

Experience

Minimum: Fresher or 01 year of experience.

Desirable: Prior experience in Healthcare Communication, Capacity Building Project and Stakeholders Management.

Other Requirements

Travel & Place Percentage of travel liasioning Requirement Report Writing & Documentation Operational Requirement Computer Knowledge Gujarat – 20 % Yes Yes Yes Yes

Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 15th October, 2026.

Remarks

• Interested and eligible candidates are requested on apply online at https://iiphg.edu.in/work-with-us/.
• Please select the Name of the Post Project Coordinator OR Position Code (IIPHG-REC-2026-27-128) in the subject.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
• Mere eligibility will not entitle any candidate being called for interview.
• Candidates applying for more than one post are required to submit separate application for each post.
• Call letters to the shortlisted applicants shall be sent by email. No postal communication shall be made.
• Incomplete applications, shall be summarily rejected and no communication in this regard shall be entertained.
• No TA / DA will be paid to attend the selection process, if called for.
• Persons employed in Government/Semi-Government Organization or Educational Institutions in India must apply through proper channel.
• IIPHG 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.
• Women are encouraged to apply.