Program Officer, Lead Exposure
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
WJCF (Welfare and Justice for Children Foundation) is an Indian non-profit organization established in 2007, dedicated to saving lives by reducing the burden of disease and strengthening government-owned, high-quality health systems. The organization operates across India, collaborating with various government bodies, including the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and State Departments of Health. WJCF employs a diverse team of professionals from various sectors, including public health, analytics, and academia, and has a strong commitment to improving health outcomes for the people of India. Their work spans multiple thematic areas, including infectious diseases, maternal and child health, and health system strengthening, and they currently support programs in 19 states and union territories.
Job Overview:
The Program Officer for Lead Exposure will play a crucial role in addressing one of India's most pressing public health challenges: lead poisoning. This position involves engaging with state and district-level health systems to implement the National Biomonitoring Programme for Chemical Toxicants (NBPCT). The officer will be responsible for building relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials and medical institutions, to facilitate the planning, implementation, and monitoring of district lead elimination action plans. The role requires a deep understanding of the local health system, pollution control mechanisms, and the political landscape to effectively convert national program strategies into actionable district-level responses. The officer will work closely with the State Health Department and will be expected to travel extensively within the assigned districts to ensure effective program delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Program Officer will support the District Magistrate and district administration in planning, implementing, and monitoring district-level lead elimination action plans. Responsibilities include providing regular updates on project progress, mapping health and environmental indicators, conducting field-level data collection and analysis, and identifying lead exposure hotspots. The officer will build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, facilitate inter-departmental coordination, and organize capacity-building activities such as training programs and workshops. Additionally, the officer will prepare and maintain project documentation, including reports and databases, and undertake extensive field travel within the assigned district and occasionally to New Delhi.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Health Sciences, or a closely related discipline. A minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in public health, environmental health, health programs, or related fields is required. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant field experience in government engagement, public health programs, and data collection/analysis. Strong written and verbal communication skills, stakeholder management abilities, and basic knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods are essential. The ability to solve problems in field settings and work effectively with multiple stakeholders is also necessary.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or Health Sciences is required for this position. This educational background provides the foundational knowledge necessary to understand the complexities of public health challenges, particularly those related to environmental factors such as lead exposure.
Experience:
The position requires 5-7 years of professional experience in public health, environmental health, health programs, or related fields. Candidates with experience in government engagement, public health program implementation, and data collection/analysis will be preferred. This level of experience is crucial for effectively navigating the complexities of the health system and implementing the lead elimination program at the district level.
Languages:
Fluency in the local language of the state or district being applied for is essential, along with proficiency in English. This bilingual requirement is critical for effective communication with local stakeholders and for the successful implementation of the program.
Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position based in various locations including Mohali, Bathinda, Patiala, Delhi NCR, Rewari, and Jhajjar. The role involves extensive travel to program districts within the respective state and occasional travel to New Delhi. The last date to apply for this position is 29 October 2026.
WJCF (Welfare and Justice for Children Foundation) is an Indian non-profit organization established in 2007, dedicated to saving lives by reducing the burden of disease and strengthening government-owned, high-quality health systems. The organization operates across India, collaborating with various government bodies, including the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and State Departments of Health. WJCF employs a diverse team of professionals from various sectors, including public health, analytics, and academia, and has a strong commitment to improving health outcomes for the people of India. Their work spans multiple thematic areas, including infectious diseases, maternal and child health, and health system strengthening, and they currently support programs in 19 states and union territories.
Job Overview:
The Program Officer for Lead Exposure will play a crucial role in addressing one of India's most pressing public health challenges: lead poisoning. This position involves engaging with state and district-level health systems to implement the National Biomonitoring Programme for Chemical Toxicants (NBPCT). The officer will be responsible for building relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials and medical institutions, to facilitate the planning, implementation, and monitoring of district lead elimination action plans. The role requires a deep understanding of the local health system, pollution control mechanisms, and the political landscape to effectively convert national program strategies into actionable district-level responses. The officer will work closely with the State Health Department and will be expected to travel extensively within the assigned districts to ensure effective program delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Program Officer will support the District Magistrate and district administration in planning, implementing, and monitoring district-level lead elimination action plans. Responsibilities include providing regular updates on project progress, mapping health and environmental indicators, conducting field-level data collection and analysis, and identifying lead exposure hotspots. The officer will build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, facilitate inter-departmental coordination, and organize capacity-building activities such as training programs and workshops. Additionally, the officer will prepare and maintain project documentation, including reports and databases, and undertake extensive field travel within the assigned district and occasionally to New Delhi.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Health Sciences, or a closely related discipline. A minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in public health, environmental health, health programs, or related fields is required. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant field experience in government engagement, public health programs, and data collection/analysis. Strong written and verbal communication skills, stakeholder management abilities, and basic knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods are essential. The ability to solve problems in field settings and work effectively with multiple stakeholders is also necessary.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or Health Sciences is required for this position. This educational background provides the foundational knowledge necessary to understand the complexities of public health challenges, particularly those related to environmental factors such as lead exposure.
Experience:
The position requires 5-7 years of professional experience in public health, environmental health, health programs, or related fields. Candidates with experience in government engagement, public health program implementation, and data collection/analysis will be preferred. This level of experience is crucial for effectively navigating the complexities of the health system and implementing the lead elimination program at the district level.
Languages:
Fluency in the local language of the state or district being applied for is essential, along with proficiency in English. This bilingual requirement is critical for effective communication with local stakeholders and for the successful implementation of the program.
Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position based in various locations including Mohali, Bathinda, Patiala, Delhi NCR, Rewari, and Jhajjar. The role involves extensive travel to program districts within the respective state and occasional travel to New Delhi. The last date to apply for this position is 29 October 2026.
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