Project Lead - Urban Malaria Elimination Project
Quick answer
PATH is hiring a mid-level Project Lead for the Urban Malaria Elimination Project based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, with responsibilities including strategic leadership and technical oversight. MBBS with MD (Community Medicine/Public Health) or Master's degree required.
- Role
- Project Lead - Urban Malaria Elimination Project
- Organization
- PATH
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
The Project Lead will provide overall strategic, technical, and operational leadership for the Urban Malaria Elimination Project, overseeing project planning, implementation, monitoring, stakeholder coordination, quality assurance, and reporting.
What you'll do
- Lead overall project implementation across intervention wards
- Develop annual and quarterly implementation plans and monitor progress
- Ensure achievement of project objectives, outputs, and outcomes
- Provide technical leadership on malaria surveillance, case management, radical cure, vector control, GIS analytics, and digital health systems
- Liaise with BMC departments, National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC) regional office, private healthcare providers, academic institutions/medical colleges, NGOs, and community organizations
What it takes
- MBBS with MD (Community Medicine/Public Health) or Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Management, Tropical Medicine, or related discipline
- Minimum 10 years of experience managing large public health programmes
- At least 5 years of experience in vector-borne disease control or malaria programmes
- Experience working with government health systems and international donors
- Experience in programme planning, monitoring, GIS, digital surveillance, and stakeholder management
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
What is the compensation package?
Compensation is not specified in the posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an MBBS with MD (Community Medicine/Public Health) or Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Management, Tropical Medicine, and at least 10 years of experience managing large public health programmes.
How do I apply for this position?
Applications should be submitted by December 31. Please visit the PATH website to apply.
How to apply
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