PATH is seeking a Senior Program Officer to provide national-level technical oversight on disease surveillance and diagnostic workflows in India
Job Summary
PATH is seeking a Senior Program Officer to provide national-level technical oversight on disease surveillance and diagnostic workflows in India.
The role requires leading the strengthening of surveillance systems in Patna and Nagpur while ensuring alignment with IDSP/IHIP frameworks and national guidelines.
Candidates must have extensive experience working with government bodies like NCDC and demonstrating strong capabilities in outbreak preparedness and data quality assurance.
Matching Summary
PATH is seeking a Senior Program Officer to provide national-level technical oversight on disease surveillance and diagnostic workflows in India.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
7-10 years disease surveillance experience
Master's in Public Health or Epidemiology
IDSP/IHIP framework knowledge
NCDC stakeholder liaison experience
Outbreak investigation and response
Data analysis and visualization skills
Nice-to-have
Field epidemiology training FETP/EIS
One Health integration expertise
GIS mapping for disease burden
Experience with INGOs on surveillance
Bilingual English and Hindi proficiency
Key Requirements
MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/BVSc degree
MPH or Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
Minimum 7-10 years progressive experience
4-5 years in supervisory or technical leadership
Direct experience with Indian public health systems