Senior Program Officer - Surveillance
Quick answer
PATH is hiring an in-office Senior Program Officer - Surveillance in Delhi, India, to provide national-level technical leadership for disease surveillance systems and diagnostic workflow integration.
- Role
- Senior Program Officer - Surveillance
- Organization
- PATH
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
PATH is seeking a Senior Program Officer - Surveillance to provide national-level technical oversight for disease surveillance and diagnostic workflow strengthening in India. Based in Delhi, this role will coordinate with national and state stakeholders, including the NCDC, to support urban health initiatives in Patna and Nagpur. The position requires a candidate to lead strategy, improve data quality, and facilitate outbreak preparedness while ensuring alignment with national health frameworks. The officer will also manage cross-site learning and provide technical guidance to geographically dispersed teams.
What you'll do
- Provide technical leadership for surveillance and diagnostic workflow integration with NCDC and national frameworks.
- Develop and oversee surveillance strengthening strategies and workplans for Patna and Nagpur intervention sites.
- Lead GIS mapping initiatives to analyze disease burden and target evidence-based interventions.
- Establish structured cross-site learning systems to translate implementation insights into scalable models.
- Facilitate upskilling and training for national and state-level functionaries on surveillance operations.
What it takes
- MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/BVSc degree combined with an MPH, Epidemiology, or DPH.
- 7-10 years of progressive experience in disease surveillance or public health program implementation.
- Minimum 4-5 years of experience in a supervisory or technical leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience working with government health systems like IDSP/IHIP and NCDC.
- Proficiency in English and Hindi with the ability to produce high-quality technical reports.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This position is based in Delhi, India, with an expected travel requirement of 30-40% to support intervention cities like Patna and Nagpur.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job posting.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates must have 7-10 years of experience in disease surveillance or public health, with at least 4-5 years in a supervisory or technical leadership capacity.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested candidates can apply through the PATH careers portal, though a specific deadline was not provided in the posting.
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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