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Health Policy Advisor

Health Policy Advisor

Anuvaad SolutionsNew Delhi, Republic Of India, IN
21 days ago
Job description

Title : Policy Analyst

Employment Type : Full Time / 40 hours a week

Location : New Delhi

Role overview : Anuvaad is looking for a Policy Analyst to join our team in New Delhi. This full-time role offers an opportunity to contribute to India’s nutrition and public health landscape through evidence synthesis and research-driven support.

Key Responsibilities :

Policy Analysis

  • Conduct desk reviews and analyze national and state-level policies, guidelines, and program documents related to nutrition and public health.
  • Review and synthesize evidence from government reports and field data to assess policy design, implementation status, and alignment with national and global nutrition goals.
  • Identify policy gaps, implementation bottlenecks, and systemic challenges, and propose recommendations to strengthen service delivery and inter-sectoral coordination.

Knowledge Translation

  • Translate scientific evidence and technical findings into clear, actionable insights and messages tailored for policymakers, program managers, and field functionaries.
  • Support the development of concept notes, policy briefs, training materials, and presentations to disseminate research evidence and good practices.
  • Research and Analysis

  • Support in the development of research protocols, including study design, sampling strategy, and data collection tools.
  • Conduct comprehensive literature reviews / searches across academic databases and grey literature.
  • Synthesize evidence and findings to inform policy and programmatic decisions in nutrition.
  • Communication, Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

  • Coordinate and collate policy / scientific evidence, data inputs, and analytical outputs from internal team members and external research partners to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables.
  • Support project reporting and coordination with institutional partners and research collaborators.
  • Assist in organizing stakeholder consultations, policy roundtables, and webinars to promote health and nutrition initiatives.
  • Facilitate convergence and peer networking with partners and institutions to strengthen collaboration and knowledge exchange.
  • Field Engagement and Policy Implementation Support

  • Travel to states and Union Territories for policy research, stakeholder consultations, and program review activities.
  • Conduct field visits to assess implementation of nutrition and public health programs, gather evidence, and document best practices and challenges.
  • Prepare field reports and provide actionable recommendations to inform policy and program strengthening efforts.
  • Essential Qualifications and Skills :

  • Master’s in Public Policy, Public Health or Nutrition Science
  • Minimum 4-5 years of experience of working on and / or managing public health nutrition or related research projects
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills, project management skills and attention to details
  • Excellent team-member and ability to work collaboratively, whilst also being able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent time and person management skills, planning and organizing varied workload to meet tight deadlines
  • Desirable Skills :

  • Experience in conducting policy research, including translating scientific evidence into actionable policy recommendations, preferably in the areas of public health or nutrition
  • Familiarity with nutrition programs and government schemes (e.G., Poshan 2.0, ICDS) is highly desirable.
  • Prior experience working with state or central government agencies, research institutions, or development partners.
  • Highly motivated and ability to learn new skills
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