Advt.25/2025 dated 05.08.2025: Appointment of a Program Manager, Public Health Outreach on fixed term basis
National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) - Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), is a premier research institute engaged in research in life sciences across scale. Several research facilities and associated infrastructure helps in providing cutting edge technology and support research. Several of these facilities not only provide support to the researchers within the institute, but also academia and industry nationally and internationally.
NCBS invites applications from suitable individuals for the position of Program Manager, Public Health Outreach
Position: Program Manager, Public Health Outreach
Number of vacancies: 1 position
Age limit: 45 years as of 01.07.2025
Salary: Maximum of Rs.1,25,000/- per month (consolidated salary)
Essential Qualification:
(i) Doctoral Degree in Science / Engineering / Technology/ Pharma/ MD/ MS
OR Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences or Engineering or Technology (plus at least four years’ work experience) from a recognized university or equivalent, in R&D in industrial or academic Institutions or Science and Technology organizations and scientific activities and services
AND
(ii) At least one year of outreach / science communication / policy advocacy / website creation or management experience.
Additional requirements:
Proven ability to interact with multiple research groups, co-ordinate large project activities and lead sci-comm activities and programs and content creation.
Fluency in scientific writing, long form and technical writing as well as making content for general public and various stakeholders including via imagery, artwork and infographics.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and working with diverse network of stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and also as part of a team, with organizational skills that enable completing work within a given timeline.
Knowledge or practical experience in infectious diseases/public health projects, wastewater and microbial genomics or metagenomics or data visualization for technical outreach will be considered favorably.
Job Responsibilities:
The Program Manager will work closely with the program lead and teams across all institutions to undertake the following tasks:
1. Engage with researchers to consolidate data for dissemination to stakeholders via flyers and brochures, writing and editing blogs and technical articles.
2. Work closely with the program lead and developers to expand and improve APSI’s public-facing website and internal data sharing dashboards.
3. Create content showcasing the program and highlighting its successes and develop an international and national online presence for the project.
4. Help prepare policy documents and narrative reports, and contact various stakeholders such as government officials and policymakers for conducting stakeholder meetings. Work with the government and stakeholders for policy advocacy and program implementation.
5. Coordinate activities among various outreach and advocacy verticals across clusters, and liaise with diverse teams involved in technical implementation to understand outreach and information dissemination needs and potential.
The appointment will be a fixed-term position initially for one (1) year and renewable annually subject to the outcome of a performance assessment. The position comes with consolidated pay based on qualification and experience, subject to institutional guidelines.
Last date for receipt of ONLINE applications: 15th August 2025
General Instructions:
- The Selection process may consist of rounds of interview. Any change in the recruitment process will be intimated to the candidates in advance. The institute reserves the right not to fill the above post herein advertised in case a suitable candidate is not found. Canvassing in any form shall disqualify the candidate.
- Incomplete applications and online applications without the supporting documents in support of their Educational qualification with marks, Date of Birth. Experience certificate along with last pay drawn, etc. shall not be considered.
- The Institute strives to have a workplace where there is equality of diversity, and candidates of all classes, castes, genders and religions are encouraged to apply for the position.
- Applications from the candidates will be accepted ONLY ON-LINE
- The decision of the competent authority will be final in the matter of selection.
- Any legal dispute concerning the Selection/ Recruitment process will be subject to courts having jurisdiction over Bangalore.
- Any updates will be shared with the candidates by email, so all candidates are requested to check their email daily.
- No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding the conduct and result of test/interview and reasons for not being called for test/interview. Interim correspondence will not be entertained and replied to. Candidates who have been called for the interview will be informed by email.
HOW TO APPLY:
Step 1: Interested candidates should register ONLINE through the link on our website using a valid email ID.
Step 2: You will receive an email with the link on your registered email ID.
Step 3: Using the link, you can fill in the application.
Step 4: Once you fill in the application, you can SAVE or PREVIEW the application. Please Note: Any corrections should be made before you SAVE the application.
Step 5: After you SAVE, you can submit the application by clicking "SUBMIT."
Step 6: All essential certificate is proof of your qualification, date of birth, experience, caste, etc. Should be uploaded while submitting the Online application.
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Head, Administration & Finance