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Position Name:Finance and Accounts Officer
Position Type:Full-time
Reporting to:Sr. Manager (Finance)
Location:New Delhi

About VHAI
Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI) is a federation of 24 State Voluntary Health Associations, linking over 4,000 health and development organizations and grassroots-level community health programmes. For over five decades, VHAI has been pursuing its vision of “Making Health and Development a Reality for the People of India” by advocating people-centred policies, promoting dynamic health planning, and supporting participatory development initiatives at National and State level.
Summary of Job Responsibilities:
Finance and Accounts Officer will be responsible to maintain VHAI’s accounting records, statutory compliances, payroll management, project accounting and administrative finance functions while ensuring timely, accurate and compliant financial operations. The key roles and responsibilities will include:
1. To maintain Accounting & Financial Records using Tally ERP.
2. Accounts Payable & Banking operations

  • Verify and process bills, invoices and payment vouchers.
  • Prepare and process bank payments.
  • Coordinate with banks for financial transactions and related matters.
  • Record accounting entries in Tally ERP.
  • Process and reconcile staff travel advances and settlement claims.
  • Monitor insurance policies and renewal schedules.
  • Perform bank reconciliations for all organizational bank accounts.

3. Staff Payroll and related records
4. Provident Fund (PF) Administration and related matters
5. Income Tax TDS and GST related matters
Other Responsibilities:

  • Travel to the Field Locations, as and when necessary
  • Perform any additional finance & accounts duties assigned by the Chief Executive and Senior Manager – Finance.
  • Support internal and external audits as required.
  • Assist in strengthening financial controls and organizational compliance.

 
Required Qualification & Experience:

  • B.Com/M.Com.; or CA (Inter)/equivalent.
  • 3–5 years of experience in finance and accounts, preferably with NGOs, trusts, societies or development sector organizations.

 
Required Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
  • Proficiency in Tally ERP and Microsoft Excel, Word & Powerpoint.
  • Sound understanding of GST, TDS, PF, Income Tax and payroll processing.
  • Experience with bank reconciliations and statutory filings.
  • Strong analytical, organizational and documentation skills.
  • Good communication and coordination skills.

Personal Attributes:

  • Self-motivated, result-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities independently under tight deadlines.
  • High standards of integrity, professionalism and commitment to VHAI’s mission and values.

How to Apply:

  • Please apply through e.mail only at: careers@vhai.org
  • In the subject line of your e.mail, please mention: Application for the Post of Finance and Accounts Officer.

Additional Details:

  • Location: Full-time, On-site,  New Delhi (with travel to States as required)
  • Remuneration: Commensurate with qualifications and experience as well as comparable with the non-profit/government sector.
  • Application Deadline: 5th August 2026
  • Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be called for personal/online interview.
  • Smokers and tobacco users are discouraged from applying.
Position Name:Manager – Programmes and Partnerships
Position Type:Full-time
Reporting to:Chief Executive, VHAI
Location:New Delhi

About VHAI
Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI) is a federation of 24 State Voluntary Health Associations, linking over 4,000 health and development organizations and grassroots-level community health programmes. For over five decades, VHAI has been pursuing its vision of “Making Health and Development a Reality for the People of India” by advocating people-centred policies, promoting dynamic health planning, and supporting participatory development initiatives at National and State level.
The position of Manager-Programmes and Partnerhips offers an opportunity to lead, implement, and oversee VHAI’s strategic public health and development initiatives. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in driving programme excellence, managing cross-functional teams, and advocacy initiatives, and fostering effective partnerships with government agencies, donors, State associations, and member organizations. This strategic role includes responsibility for programme planning, resource mobilization, and monitoring initiatives at both national and field levels.
Key Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

  • Educational Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Public Health/Social Work/ Social Sciences/Management/Rural Development or related disciplines.
  • Experience: At least 7-10  years of past experience  in programme management and institutional resources mobilization within the public health, development or non-profit sector. Demonstrated experience in managing multi-state or national programmes and working with government departments, civil society organizations, donor agencies, and corporate partners.
  • Programme Leadership: Proven ability to design, implement, monitor, and scale public health or development programmes at national or multi-state levels.
  • Capacity Building: Experience in strengthening the capacities of State teams, member organizations and partner institutions through training, mentoring, and institutional support.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated capacity to engage senior government officials, donors, NGOs, and sector experts.
  • Resource Mobilization: Proven track record of securing funding from Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, national and international donor agencies, foundations, trusts and philanthropic organizations. Proven experience in developing high-quality concept notes, grant proposals, donor presentationis and partnership agreements.
  • Communication, Social Media & Public Outreach: Exceptional writing, oral, and presentation skills; experience in overseeing social media platforms, digital content, and translating research and programme insights into accessible communication tools for diverse audiences.
  • Team Leadership & Management: Experience of managing and mentoring diverse teams, and coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
  • Flexibility: Willingness to travel to states as required.  The candidate should be self-motivated, self-driven, and capable of working independently while effectively leading diverse teams and multi-stakeholder initiatives.

Personal Attributes:

  • Strategic thinker with strong leadership, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Self-motivated, result-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • High standards of integrity, professionalism and commitment to VHAI’s mission and values.

How to Apply:

  • Please apply through e.mail only at: careers@vhai.org
  • In the subject line of your e.mail, please mention: Application for the Post of Manager – Programmes and Partnership.
  • Please note your application must demonstrate your efforts in the area of Programme Leadership and Resource Mobilization.

Additional Details:

  • Location: Full-time, On-site,  New Delhi (with travel to States as required)
  • Remuneration: Commensurate with qualifications and experience as well as comparable with the non-profit/government sector.
  • Application Deadline: 31st July 2026
  • Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be called for personal/online interview.
  • Smokers and tobacco users are discouraged from applying.

Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI) is a federation of 24 State Voluntary Health Associations, linking over 4,000 health and development organizations and grassroots-level community health programmes. For over five decades, VHAI has been pursuing its vision of “Making Health and Development a Reality for the People of India” by advocating people-centred policies, promoting dynamic health planning, and supporting participatory development initiatives.

VHAI implements and supports innovative health and development programmes at the grassroots, conducts policy research, and engages in evidence-based advocacy at both national and state levels. More information is available at www.vhai.org.

The position of Manager-Programmes offers an opportunity to lead, implement, and oversee VHAI’s strategic public health and development initiatives. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in driving programme excellence, managing cross-functional teams, strengthening research and advocacy initiatives, and fostering effective partnerships with government agencies, donors, State associations, and member organizations. This strategic role includes responsibility for programme planning, resource mobilization, and monitoring initiatives at both national and field levels.

About the Role

The Manager–Programmes will lead the design, planning, and execution of VHAI’s core programmes and national/state initiatives, while providing leadership, mentorship, and capacity-building support to programme teams, State teams, member organizations, and partners to ensure effective implementation. The role also includes overseeing research and policy projects to ensure evidence-based insights inform VHAI’s advocacy and programme decisions, developing strategies for resource mobilization and programme sustainability, coordinating with government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to enhance programme impact and policy influence, supporting the Chief Executive and ICDHI – Advisory Research Group in strategic programme and research initiatives, and ensuring compliance with organizational guidelines for timely and successful project completion.

Key Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

  • Educational Qualification:Postgraduate degree in Public Health/Social Work. Candidates with MPH are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Experience:8–10 years of professional experience in public health, development, or related sectors, with demonstrated leadership in programme management. Proven track record of working with the voluntary sectors, government and international agencies.
  • Programme Leadership:Proven ability to design, implement, monitor, and scale public health or development programmes at national or multi-state levels.
  • Capacity Building:Experience in strengthening the capacities of State teams, member organizations and partner institutions through training, mentoring, and institutional support.
  • Evidence Synthesis and Advancing Policy:Strong expertise in utilizing secondary research to synthesize evidence, analyze data and contribute to program reports, policy briefs and publications.
  • Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement:Demonstrated capacity to advocate engage senior government officials, donors, NGOs, and sector experts.
  • Resource Mobilization:Experience in fundraising, proposal development, and donor relationship management.
  • Communication, Social Media & Public Outreach:Exceptional writing, oral, and presentation skills; experience in managing social media platforms, developing digital content, and translating research and programme insights into accessible communication materials for diverse audiences.
  • Team Leadership & Management:Experience of managing and mentoring diverse teams, and coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
  • Flexibility:Willingness to travel to states as required.  The candidate should be self-motivated, self-driven, and capable of working independently while effectively leading diverse teams and multi-stakeholder initiatives.

Additional Details:

  • Location: Full-time, On-site, New Delhi (with travel to states as required)
  • Remuneration:Commensurate with qualifications and experience
  • Application Deadline: Closed
  • Email Applications to: careers@vhai.org
    (Please mention “Application for the post of Manager–Programmes” in the subject line.)

Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Smokers and tobacco users are discouraged from applying

Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI) is a federation of 24 State Voluntary Health Associations, linking over 4,000 health and development organizations and grassroots-level community health programmes. For over five decades, VHAI has been pursuing its vision of “Making Health and Development a Reality for the People of India” by advocating people-centred policies, promoting dynamic health planning, and supporting participatory development initiatives.

VHAI implements and supports innovative health and development programmes at the grassroots, conducts policy research, and engages in evidence-based advocacy at both national and state levels. More information is available at www.vhai.org.

The position of Programme Officer-Public Education and Communication offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of professionals committed to advancing public health and communication in India. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in implementing public health programmes, developing and managing communication strategies & material and strengthening VHAI’s research advocacy and outreach efforts.

About the Role

The Programme Officer-Public Education and Communication will conceptualize, develop, and implement VHAI’s public education initiatives across communities and digital platforms. The role includes developing and designing impactful health communication strategies & developing education material, conducting awareness and engagement activities in schools and communities, and managing VHAI’s social media and digital outreach. The Programme Officer will also support research, policy advocacy, coordination, and capacity-building efforts, ensuring that all communication aligns with VHAI’s mission of promoting health equity and people-centred development.

Key Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

  • Educational Qualification:Postgraduate degree in Public Health/ Social Work/Nutrition/Mass Communication
  • Experience:3-5 years of professional experience in Public Health sector particularly in public education, communication, and community engagement.
  • Programme Implementation:Proven experience in, coordinating, and implementing public health or education programmes at the field level, including conducting awareness sessions in schools and community settings.
  • Public Education & Communication:Demonstrated ability to design and deliver health communication campaigns and educational content for diverse audiences.
  • Social Media & Digital Outreach:Experience in developing digital content, managing social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X, etc.), and leading the team in podcasts, interviews, and other media initiatives.
  • Research & Documentation:Skilled in literature review, secondary research and preparation of evidence-based documents and communication materials.
  • Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement:Strong coordination and networking skills for engaging with government agencies, health experts, donors, NGOs, and media partners.
  • Communication & Presentation:Excellent writing, oral communication, and public speaking abilities.
  • Teamwork:Ability to manage multiple tasks, work with with cross-functional teams, and meet deadlines efficiently.
  • Flexibility:Willingness to travel as required.
  • Preferred Skills (Desirable):Experience with visual/digital storytelling tools (e.g., Canva, video editing, infographics) and multimedia content creation will be an advantage.
  • Should be self-driven and highly motivated, with a proactive approach to planning and executing public education initiatives.

Additional Details:

  • Location:Full-time, On-site, New Delhi (with travel to states as required)
  • Remuneration:Commensurate with qualifications and experience
  • Application Deadline: Closed
  • Email Applications to: careers@vhai.org
    (Please mention “Application for the post of Programme Officer- Public Education and Communication” in the subject line.)

Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Smokers and tobacco users are discouraged from applying.