IIM Udaipur Deputy Lead Program Support Recruitment 2026

IIM Udaipur is hiring 1 Deputy Lead - Program Support for the EQUIP-HWCs implementation research project, funded by ICMR and Gates Foundation, based in Salumber district, Rajasthan. If you have a Master's in Public Health or Healthcare Management with at least 2 years of community health program experience, you can apply. The salary starts at Rs. 45,000 per month (commensurate with qualification and experience). This is a 16-month contract requiring you to stay in the field area at Salumber district.

IIM Udaipur Deputy Lead Program Support Recruitment 2026

The Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIM Udaipur), through its Centre for Healthcare, is recruiting for the EQUIP-HWCs (Equitable, Quality Universal health coverage Implementation research Project for optimizing comprehensive primary health care through Health and Wellness Centres) project. This is a national health priority project funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Gates Foundation, run in collaboration with Basic Healthcare Services and the Salumber district health department. The post is field-based and focused on strengthening Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) to deliver 12 comprehensive primary healthcare services. Public health professionals with experience in tribal area implementation research are preferred.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Professionals with a Master's in Public Health (MPH) or Master's in Healthcare Management

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in implementing community-based health programmes (desired)

Essential Attributes

• Good understanding of the public health system and national health programs
• Willingness to stay at the Salumber district field area in Rajasthan for the entire project duration
• Good command over English and Hindi

Desired Attributes

• Experience in intervention / implementation research / health systems research in tribal areas
• Excellent written and communication skills, interpersonal skills, organisational and networking skills
• Prior experience of people management

Salary

• Consolidated remuneration starts at Rs. 45,000 per month
• The actual salary will be commensurate with your qualification and relevant experience
• This is a 16-month fixed-term contract (or until the end of the project, whichever is earlier)

Application Fee

• The notification does not mention any application fee
• Apply directly online through the IIM Udaipur careers portal

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on application review and interview:

1. Application Review: All applications received online will be reviewed by the Centre for Healthcare team at IIM Udaipur
2. Shortlisting: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next round
3. Interview: Final selection through interview

There is no written exam. Selection prioritises candidates with field experience in tribal health implementation research.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIM Udaipur careers portal at careers.iimu.ac.in.
2. Find the post Deputy Lead - Program Support for EQUIP-HWCs.
3. Click the Apply Now button.
4. Register and fill in the online application form.
5. Upload your CV, qualification documents and experience certificates.
6. Submit the application and save the confirmation for your records.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 08 May 2026
• Application Start: 08 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis — apply at the earliest
• Interview Date: To be announced (shortlisted candidates will be contacted)
• Contract Duration: 16 months from joining (or project end)

• Execute project activities as per the EQUIP-HWCs project plan and intervention design
• Develop monthly plans for the field teams to ensure smooth implementation
• Collaborate with internal teams, community leaders, public health officials and Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM) staff
• Facilitate focus group discussions, stakeholder meetings, training sessions and community outreach activities
• Provide guidance, mentorship and supportive supervision to the Technical Officers
• Monitor baseline and endline data collection across all six blocks of Salumber district
• Prepare regular reports for the Lead-Program Support, Investigators and district health officials
• Maintain records of program activities, attendance, reports and resources