Position description
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary liaison between the government departments, and Jhpiego team.
- Facilitate collaboration and coordination to align project activities with national priorities.
- Organize and facilitate interdepartmental meetings, workshops, and joint reviews.
- Track action points from meetings and ensure timely follow-up with all stakeholders.
- Monitor timelines and deliverables for ongoing interventions towards the government departments.
- Support in preparing brief notes, updates, and summaries for decision-making.
- Identify, engage, and manage partnerships with organizations and experts in the field of infectious disease surveillance.
- Facilitate day-to-day communication with government officials and partner agencies.
- Provide guidance on technical inputs and coordination for infectious disease surveillance to state teams.
- Help coordinate training, workshops, and joint initiatives between Jhpiego and government departments.
- Assist with technical expertise whenever required.
- Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor to support smooth project operations.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate degree in microbiology, public health, social sciences, management, or a related field (Master’s degree/PhD preferred).
- 12 years of experience in project coordination, program management, or stakeholder engagement roles.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in working in animal health, zoonotic diseases, or public health.
- Familiarity with public health programs in India, especially IDSP or One Health initiatives, is preferred.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent coordination and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated teamwork, diplomacy, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel for workshops and coordination activities.
Application instructions
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