City Lead- Patna– Surveillance

Bat35ways

Patna, India
5-7 years disease surveillance experience
Mbbs/bds/bams/bhms/bvsc with mph degree
Experience leading government surveillance systems
PATH is seeking a City Lead to provide overall leadership for the urban disease surveillance strengthening programme in Patna

Job Summary

  • PATH is seeking a City Lead to provide overall leadership for the urban disease surveillance strengthening programme in Patna.
  • The role requires bridging the One Health concept by coordinating across human, animal, and environmental health domains with key government units.
  • Candidates must have deep expertise in surveillance operations to ensure timely implementation of city-level activities and data quality improvements.

Matching Summary

PATH is seeking a City Lead to provide overall leadership for the urban disease surveillance strengthening programme in Patna.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5-7 years disease surveillance experience
  • MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/BVSc with MPH degree
  • Experience leading government surveillance systems
  • Stakeholder engagement with MSU and DSU
  • Knowledge of IHIP reporting and outbreak response

Nice-to-have

  • Experience working in Bihar or urban settings
  • Familiarity with NHM financial guidelines
  • Past INGO experience in health systems strengthening
  • Collaboration with private sector hospitals
  • Integration with Smart City digital platforms

Key Requirements

  • Master's in Public Health or Epidemiology required
  • Direct experience with IDSP/IHIP and State Surveillance Units
  • Fluency in English and Hindi languages
  • Ability to travel up to 30-40% within city and Delhi

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