Consultant –Public Health Specialist, Technical Support Unit

PATH current employees - please log in and apply Here   PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.  About the Project The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has launched a dedicated Metropolitan Disease Surveillance Strengthening component under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), covering 20 cities across India. Supported by the World Bank through Transforming India’s Public Health Systems for Pandemic Preparedness Program (PHSPP), PATH has been selected as a key partner by the World Bank in setting up a Technical Support Unit (TSU) to provide expert guidance on this initiative. The TSU will offer technical backstopping and strategic direction during the initial two years of the program, leveraging global experience and best practices. The primary objective is to facilitate the design and implementation of the metropolitan disease surveillance program, address operational challenges, and share insights and innovations as global public goods. Position Overview   The Consultant – Senior Public Health Specialist will play a critical role within the TSU, guiding the strategic implementation, monitoring, and refinement of the metropolitan disease surveillance program. This individual will work closely with national health authorities and stakeholders to ensure the program's success and sustainability. Duty Location: National Centre for Disease Control, Delhi Key Roles and Responsibilities: Provide guidance on the design, implementation, and scaling up of the Metropolitan Disease Surveillance program, ensuring alignment with national health priorities and international best practices. Work closely with the Senior Public Health Specialist and support the development and operationalization of surveillance strategies, frameworks, and tools to enhance metropolitan disease surveillance capabilities. Identify key enablers and barriers to the successful implementation of the program and propose strategic solutions for overcoming challenges. Conduct implementation research, capturing and documenting innovations and best practices, and preparing policy briefs for scaling successful interventions. Private sector engagement and partnership opportunities to strengthen metropolitan disease surveillance efforts. Develop recommendations for long-term sustainability of MSUs and private sector engagement. Coordinate with government counterparts, development partners, and technical agencies to ensure integrated and multi-sectoral approaches to surveillance. Geospatial Epidemiology: Study and provide expertise on geospatial epidemiology tools and their application in predicting disease outbreaks and identifying…