Project Coordinator & Data Manager under 'Healthy Food for All' Project

📋 Job Description

Recruitment for key research roles under the 'Healthy Food for All' project to assess webinar attendee understanding and decision-maker perceptions.
Project Coordinator role involves field-level data collection, supervision, analysis, and report preparation.
Data Manager role focuses on data processing, analysis, and stakeholder communication using advanced tools like SPSS, Python, and Excel.
Contract-based positions with a tenure of 10 months or project completion, whichever is earlier.
Opportunity to contribute to public health policy and governance frameworks in India.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Project Coordinator: Master’s degree (1st Class) in Public Health, Hospital Administration, or a relevant field.
Minimum 5–8 years of progressive experience in research, policy, or public health systems.
Ability to design and execute independent research studies and provide interdisciplinary guidance.
Desirable: PhD in Biostatistics & Demography, experience in public policy, governance, or health systems, and strong writing/communication skills in English, Hindi, and regional languages.
Data Manager: Master’s degree (1st Class) in Public Health, Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on data analytics, or equivalent.
Minimum 5–8 years of experience in progressive roles with expertise in SPSS, Python, and advanced Excel.
Desirable: 3–5 years of exclusive experience in data analysis, research, or database administration.

🏆 Selection Process

Selection may be based on written examination, interview, or both, as per the discretion of the recruitment committee.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email for further stages.
Final selection is subject to document verification and performance assessment.
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the selection process.
Candidate must join within 5 days of result declaration.

📊 Key Information

Organization	All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh
Location / State	All India
Job Location	All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand - 249203
Category Eligibility	Open for all categories (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) as per government norms.
Experience Required	Project Coordinator: 5–8 years of progressive experience in research, policy, or public health systems. Data Manager: 5–8 years of experience in data analysis, research, or database administration with expertise in SPSS, Python, and advanced Excel.
Last Date to Apply	25 July 2026

📊 AIIMS Rishikesh Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Project Coordinator	1
Data Manager	1
Total	2

📁 Required Documents

Duly filled and signed application proforma (prescribed format only).
Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates.
Experience certificates clearly mentioning roles and duration.
Contact details of two professional references.
Single PDF file containing all documents (application form + enclosures) must be emailed to aiims.healthyfood@gmail.com.
Incomplete or late applications will be rejected summarily.

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Total vacancies: 2 (1 for Project Coordinator, 1 for Data Manager).
Reservation: 1 UR (Unreserved) post for each role.
No category-wise reservation breakdown provided beyond UR.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the duration of the contract for the advertised positions?

A. The contract for the positions is for a period of ten months or until the completion of the project, whichever is earlier.

Q. Is the employment with AIIMS Rishikesh or CTFK permanent?

A. No, the employment is purely on a contract basis and not permanent.

Q. What are the key responsibilities of the Project Coordinator role?

A. The Project Coordinator is responsible for field-level data collection, supervision of data quality across study sites, data analysis, and preparation of technical reports and manuscripts.

Q. What skills are required for the Data Manager position?

A. The Data Manager should have expertise in SPSS, Python, and Advanced Excel, along with strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills to convey technical findings to stakeholders.

Q. What happens if the appointee's performance is found unsatisfactory?

A. If the performance is not satisfactory, the appointment can be terminated at any time without prior notice or compensation by the Principal Investigator or Nodal Officer.