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About Lead Poisoning Prevention Program:

Lead poisoning is a widespread but preventable crisis that affects millions—particularly children—leading to severe cognitive, developmental, and lifelong health consequences. Vital Strategies is expanding its program that addresses the issue of lead poisoning in low- and middle-income countries. We plan to build upon existing efforts and interest by collaborating with governmental agencies in more Indian states to strengthen health systems and build local expertise in lead poisoning prevention to enact sound, cost-effective policies to address exposures.

Job Purpose:

The Lead Poisoning Surveillance Coordinator, seconded into the local state health departments or related health agency located in Guwahati, Assam, will closely work with the state health department to design, support, and monitor state-wide blood lead surveillance and related activities. This position will provide programmatic and operational support, maintain partnerships with key stakeholders, and plan and organize state workshops.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Stakeholder Engagement:

·       Serve as a liaison between the government/state health department and Vital Strategies, facilitating communication and collaboration;

·       Work with appropriate authorities to support the formation of a state technical working group;

·       Coordinate with all key stakeholders to ensure regular and timely communication and progress of the project.

Technical Support:

·       Provide technical support for the state technical working group and other key stakeholders to develop a statewide blood lead surveillance framework;

·       Seek and incorporate technical input from key stakeholders on the surveillance framework and support the standardization of surveillance procedures;

·       Provide technical assistance to district-level health officials and frontline workers;

·       Assist in developing state-level strategies and action plans for reducing lead poisoning;

·       Coordinate and conduct training sessions for health staff, laboratory staff, and field teams on blood lead surveillance procedures.

Program Management and Implementation:

·       Monitor and oversee district and field surveillance teams, track data collection progress, and identify challenges for efficient implementation;

·       Conduct field visits for on-ground supervision and to ensure data quality;

·       Conduct data analysis and prepare presentations, technical and non-technical reports for routine review and decision-making;

·       Coordinate state and district-level meetings and events (e.g., workshops, webinars);

·       Support dissemination of surveillance findings to key stakeholders.

Administrative and Operational:

·       Manage program-related operations by assisting with project start-up, logistics, contracting, expense and activity monitoring and reporting, and procurement activities with support from the associate;

·       Line reporting through the State Program Manager with technical guidance and direction from Vital Strategies;

·       Assist with other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education:

·       Master’s degree in public health, Environmental Health Science, Epidemiology, and Health policy, or a related field, or MBBS will be preferred. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in dental science, Life sciences, or Environmental science with prior experience working in public health programs, government health systems, or environmental health projects, may also be considered.

Experience:

Required

·       Six to seven years of relevant experience required, with at least two years at the state level;

·       Two or more years of experience in data management and analysis related to public health or environmental health;

·       Experience working with government health departments, health facilities and ability to navigate government systems;

·       Experience working with statistical software such as R, SAS, SPSS, Stata;

·       Experience in conducting training sessions for health officials, laboratory staff, and frontline workers;

·       Experience in organizing meetings, workshops, and discussions.

Preferred

·       Proven capacity to work within the state health department and to interact with public servants and heads of department, particularly in roles involving coordination with government or multi‑sector partners.

·       Experience in designing or implementing surveillance or statewide health surveys;

·       Experience in conducting and managing surveillance programs at the state level or experience in managing health-related surveys;

·       Experience in large health data or data visualization tools;

·       Experience in using project management platforms such as Monday or Airtable.

Skills & Abilities

·       Demonstrated familiarity with public health systems, health programs, and disease surveillance programs;

·       Strong interpersonal and team-building skills to foster trust, facilitate collaboration among stakeholders, and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams;

·       Proven ability to plan, execute, and monitor public health programs at the state level;

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage diverse audiences. Professional oral and written proficiency in English, Hindi, and the state native language.

·       Ability to interpret public health data, generate insights, and effectively communicate findings with stakeholders;

·       Strong skills in managing multiple tasks and program logistics. Ability to anticipate challenges and develop solutions. Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while coordinating with multiple teams;

·       Passion for addressing environmental health challenges and improving community well-being;

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

·       The position will be embedded at the designated State Health Department and may involve a combination of office-based and work-from-home arrangements.

·       The selected candidate must reside in Guwahati, Assam, the designated location of service, to attend in-person meetings as required. Preference will be given to candidates who are based in Guwahati, Assam.

·       Relocation support is not offered for this position; candidates are expected to be based in or able to independently relocate to the role’s location.

·       This vacancy is open to Indian nationals and candidates holding a valid work or residence permit for India.

·       Willing to travel for in‑person meetings with government counterparts, partners, and other relevant local stakeholders as required.

·       Able to collaborate effectively across time zones, demonstrating flexibility in scheduling and communication.

Additional Information:

The salary for this position is in the range of INR 19,77,500 to 24,90,000. To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits, including a strong retirement plan, flexible basket reimbursement option, comprehensive healthcare, and paid leave so you can relax, recharge, and be there for the people you care about.

PLEASE NOTE: This search is being conducted by SAMS. Please apply DIRECTLY through the link mentioned below:

https://sams.co.in/jobs/job-description/lead-poisoning-surveillance-coordinator/575

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