Public Health Jobs at PGIMER, Chandigarh
Interested in building a career in public health research and community-based health programs with a premier medical institute? PGIMER Chandigarh has announced exciting opportunities under the TRANSFORM Project for qualified public health professionals. The PGIMER Recruitment includes positions for Project Coordinator and Project Technical Officer on a contractual basis. Candidates with backgrounds in Public Health, Nutrition, Statistics, Sociology, and Social Work are eligible to apply. These Public Health Jobs in Chandigarh offer hands-on experience in project implementation, field research, stakeholder engagement, and public health interventions in Punjab and Chandigarh.
About the Organization:
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, is one of India’s most prestigious medical education and research institutions. The vacancies are being offered under the TRANSFORM Project (Healthy Futures with Trans Fatty Acid Reduction and State Optimization Reform Model using the CLEARS Framework – Punjab & Chandigarh). The project is being implemented through the Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, PGIMER Chandigarh, in collaboration with RTSL Inc.
Job Details:
Project Coordinator
- Number of Posts: 1
- Monthly Salary: ₹70,000
- Employment Type: Contractual
- Project Duration: Approximately 18 Months
- Probation Period: First 3 Months
Project Technical Officer
- Number of Posts: 3
- Monthly Salary: ₹40,000
- Employment Type: Contractual
- Project Duration: Approximately 18 Months
- Probation Period: First 3 Months
Important Dates:
- Application Deadline: 02 June 2026 (Till 4:00 PM)
- Interview Date: 03 June 2026
- Interview Time: 10:30 AM
- Interview Venue: Room Number 108, Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Key Responsibilities:
Project Coordinator
- Coordinate overall implementation of project activities.
- Ensure project objectives and timelines are achieved.
- Conduct regular field visits to project sites.
- Facilitate data collection activities.
- Ensure compliance with study protocols.
- Coordinate with stakeholders and project teams.
- Perform duties assigned by the Principal Investigator.
Project Technical Officer
- Provide technical support for project implementation.
- Conduct field visits and data collection activities.
- Participate in stakeholder consultations.
- Support site assessments and monitoring activities.
- Analyze project data and generate reports.
- Assist in documentation and project coordination.
- Perform duties assigned by the Principal Investigator.
Educational Requirements for the Public Health Jobs:
Project Coordinator
- Master’s Degree in Public Health.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Public Health or Nutrition.
Project Technical Officer
- Master’s Degree in:
- Public Health
- Food & Nutrition
- Statistics
- Sociology
- Social Work
Skills Required:
- Public Health Research.
- Project Management.
- Data Collection and Monitoring.
- Field Research and Community Engagement.
- Data Analysis and Reporting.
- Stakeholder Management.
- Research Documentation.
- Communication and Presentation Skills.
- Public Health Program Implementation.
- Team Coordination and Problem-Solving.
- Survey and Assessment Methodologies.
- Report Writing and Documentation.
Benefits of the Public Health Jobs:
- Opportunity to work with PGIMER Chandigarh, one of India’s leading medical institutes.
- Competitive monthly remuneration.
- Valuable experience in public health and nutrition research.
- Exposure to large-scale community health interventions.
- Opportunity to work with multidisciplinary research teams.
- Hands-on field research and project implementation experience.
- Career enhancement in public health, epidemiology, and health policy.
- Networking opportunities with academic and public health experts.
- Experience in data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and research reporting.
- Strong foundation for future careers in public health, research, and development sectors.
