Public Health Specialist

Location: New Delhi, India
Experience: 10+ years in Public Health leadership
Compensation: Competitive
Closes on: 23 March, 2026

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)

WJCF is an Indian non-profit organization affiliated with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). Our mission is to save lives and improve health by helping the government and private sector build stronger health systems. Since 2007, we have worked closely with the Ministry of Health to tackle infectious diseases, maternal and child health, and digital health. We believe our people are our greatest strength, bringing together diverse talents to create lasting, large-scale change for communities across India.

Role

This is a high-impact leadership role within a Program Management Unit (PMU) embedded in the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). You will act as a strategic liaison to ensure a smooth, multi-year transition of India’s polio and disease surveillance network into the government’s fold, maintaining world-class standards for health security.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of multi-year strategies to streamline vaccine-preventable disease (VPD) surveillance.
• Coordinate the transition of surveillance functions from international networks to the national government framework.
• Manage a technical team of experts to ensure all program work is grounded in scientific evidence and global protocols.
• Facilitate high-level relationships between government officials, donors, and non-governmental partners.
• Monitor program performance using structured tools and Gantt charts to ensure timely achievement of milestones.
• Guide capacity-building initiatives and training for state and national health units.
• Develop comprehensive reports and presentations for senior leadership to influence policy and implementation.

Requirements

• MBBS with an MD or a post-graduate degree in Public Health, Community Medicine, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in results-oriented public health leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in infectious disease or VPD surveillance at a national or state level.
• Exceptional written and oral skills for engaging with senior government and donor officials.
• Strong analytical ability to handle complex data and translate it into policy decisions; proficiency in program management tools.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, ability to navigate multi-stakeholder environments, and strong team leadership capabilities.

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Interested candidates can apply through the below button before the closing date of 23 March, 2026

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