Consultant –Public Health Specialist, Technical Support Unit

Overview

Consultant (Senior Public Health Specialist) within the Technical Support Unit guiding the strategic implementation, monitoring and refinement of the Metropolitan Disease Surveillance program under PM-ABHIM, supported by the World Bank.

What you'll do

• Provide guidance on the design, implementation and scaling up of the Metropolitan Disease Surveillance program, aligned with national health priorities and international best practices.
• Work closely with the Senior Public Health Specialist to develop and operationalize surveillance strategies, frameworks and tools.
• Identify key enablers and barriers to successful implementation and propose strategic solutions.
• Conduct implementation research, capture and document innovations and best practices, and prepare policy briefs for scaling successful interventions.
• Engage the private sector and identify partnership opportunities to strengthen metropolitan disease surveillance.
• Develop recommendations for long-term sustainability of MSUs and private sector engagement.
• Coordinate with government counterparts, development partners and technical agencies for integrated, multi-sectoral surveillance approaches.
• Study and provide expertise on geospatial epidemiology tools and their application in predicting disease outbreaks and identifying vulnerable populations.
• Contribute to capacity building, including training and mentoring of health professionals at national and state levels.
• Prepare and present technical reports, policy briefs and documentation of key program milestones to NCDC, the World Bank and other stakeholders.

What you'll need

• MBBS, BDS, BAMS or BHMS, or a master's degree in public health / Diploma in Public Health / Epidemiology.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in public health, with a strong focus on disease surveillance, public health systems and program implementation at national or state level.
• At least 3-5 years of hands-on experience in disease surveillance projects, with a proven track record of leading and managing public health initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of disease surveillance systems, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), infectious diseases and public health infrastructure, particularly in urban settings.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines efficiently.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with web-based research tools.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with government counterparts, donors and development partners at national and state levels.
• Familiarity with the Indian health system, particularly disease surveillance initiatives such as IHIP, IDSP, and national programs such as NHM, Ayushman Bharat, PM-ABHIM and the XV-FC.
• Legal authorization to work in India.

Nice to have

• Experience collaborating with national and state health agencies, including NCDC and IDSP, and technical partners such as WHO and CDC.

Details

• Duty location: National Centre for Disease Control, Delhi.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time for program-related activities.