Program Officer - Entomology Technical Support Unit

A technical program role supporting vector-borne disease control and strengthening public health systems across states and districts.

Curated by

Vivek V

Location: Delhi
Experience: Master’s degree in zoology, biology, environmental science, public health, life sciences, social work with minimum 8 years of professional experience.
Compensation: Competitive
Closes on: February 06 2026

The Clinton Health Access Initiative

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization. It works to save lives and reduce disease in low-and middle-income countries by helping governments build sustainable, high-quality health systems. In India, CHAI works in partnership with its affiliate, the William J Clinton Foundation (WJCF). WJCF is an independent not-for-profit organisation that supports the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on high-priority health initiatives, including infectious diseases, cancer, maternal and child health, and digital health.

Role

Program Officer – Entomology Technical Support Unit responsible for strengthening entomological capacity and supporting vector-borne disease programmes across national and state health systems.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and operational support to entomological units to enhance surveillance and vector control.
Coordinate with national and state disease control programmes and stakeholders.
Support training, capacity building, and guideline implementation for staff and health workers.
Facilitate meetings, field visits, and program reviews across districts and states.
Track trends in vector populations and disease outbreaks using data analysis.
Draft program documentation, reports, advisories, and technical communications.
Maintain consistent feedback loops and monitor progress toward entomological objectives.
Support cross-departmental coordination to ensure delivery of outcomes.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Zoology, Biology, Environmental Science, Public Health, Life Sciences, Social Work, or related field.
Minimum ~8 years of professional experience in entomology, public health or related programme work.
Strong data recording, reporting, and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
Experience working with government health programmes and field teams.
Ability to work independently, adapt to new environments, and travel frequently (~30–40%).
Proficiency in standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).