City Lead - Surveillance
Quick answer
PATH is hiring a Patna-based City Lead - Surveillance to provide leadership for urban health surveillance programs, requiring 5-7 years of public health experience.
- Role
- City Lead - Surveillance
- Organization
- PATH
- Location
- Patna, India
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
PATH is seeking a City Lead - Surveillance to spearhead the strengthening of urban disease surveillance systems in Patna, India. The role involves managing stakeholder engagement with municipal and state health departments to implement integrated surveillance infrastructure and One Health initiatives. The incumbent will provide strategic oversight, guide data-driven decision-making, and coordinate outbreak preparedness activities to enhance city-level health response. The position requires a focus on institutionalizing surveillance processes to ensure long-term project sustainability.
What you'll do
- Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of urban surveillance activities in Patna.
- Manage coordination with Municipal and District Surveillance Units to ensure integrated delivery.
- Drive improvements in IHIP reporting completeness, timeliness, and data usage.
- Facilitate outbreak preparedness, including rapid response team operationalization and mock drills.
- Foster partnerships with private sector and academic institutions to support One Health objectives.
What it takes
- MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/BVSc degree combined with an MPH or relevant postgraduate diploma.
- 5-7 years of progressive experience in disease surveillance or public health program implementation.
- Demonstrable experience working with government surveillance systems like IDSP/IHIP.
- Strong proficiency in English and Hindi for high-level stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to travel within Patna and to Delhi (up to 30-40% of the time).
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This role is based in Patna, India, with an expectation of travel within the city and to Delhi as needed.
What level of experience is required for this role?
Candidates are expected to have 5-7 years of progressive experience in disease surveillance, epidemiology, or public health program management.
Is the compensation for this position disclosed?
The job posting does not explicitly specify the compensation for the City Lead - Surveillance position.
What are the key qualifications for this position?
Applicants must hold a medical or veterinary degree (MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/BVSc) along with a Master's in Public Health or equivalent and experience working with government surveillance units.
How to apply
Apply directly on PATH's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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