Associate, Lead Exposure
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
WJCF 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 the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and State Departments of Health to build sustainable health systems. WJCF employs a diverse team of professionals from various sectors, including public health, analytics, and academia, and currently supports programs in 19 states and union territories. Their mission is to improve health outcomes through data-driven approaches and strong government partnerships, focusing on areas such as hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and maternal health.
Job Overview:
The Associate, Lead Exposure will be a core member of WJCF's embedded Technical Support Unit (TSU) focused on lead poisoning, a significant public health challenge in India. The incumbent will provide technical, coordination, and secretariat support to government counterparts, translating high-level intents into structured operational workplans. This role requires navigating a complex multi-stakeholder environment while ensuring operational discipline for effective follow-through. The position is based in New Delhi and involves domestic travel to program states as required. The Associate will work closely with the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) and other stakeholders to support the National Biomonitoring Programme for Chemical Toxicants (NBPCT).
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties include providing day-to-day secretariat support to NCDC for the NBPCT, preparing meeting agendas, data-backed workplans, and activity plans. The Associate will support the National Lead Technical Working Group by synthesizing data, providing expert inputs, and ensuring actionable outcomes from discussions. Responsibilities also include integrating state and laboratory surveillance data into the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP), strengthening NCDC's decision-making capacity, and disseminating learnings from state-level engagements. The Associate will lead WJCF's engagement in focal states, facilitate inter-ministerial consultations, and maintain relationships with various stakeholders, including senior officials and development partners. Additionally, the role involves developing workplan trackers, preparing progress reports, and supporting advocacy efforts.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree in public health, public policy, environmental science, health management, development studies, or a related field. A minimum of 4–6 years of relevant experience is required, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative modeling skills. The ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, drive assigned workstreams effectively, and work independently in ambiguous environments is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, is also required.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a postgraduate degree in fields related to public health, public policy, environmental science, health management, or development studies. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the complexities of public health challenges and the operational needs of the role.
Experience:
The position requires 4–6 years of relevant experience, particularly in public health or related fields. Experience in environmental health, chemical toxicants, or occupational health program areas is preferred. Prior experience in a secretariat or Technical Support Unit (TSU) role supporting government technical programs in public health is also advantageous.
Languages:
Professional proficiency in Hindi is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of additional languages may be beneficial but is not specified as a requirement.
Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position based in New Delhi, with domestic travel required to program states. The role is embedded within the NCDC and operates under the programmatic guidance of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The application process involves submitting a CV and a cover note, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis until the deadline of 14 November, 2026.
WJCF 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 the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and State Departments of Health to build sustainable health systems. WJCF employs a diverse team of professionals from various sectors, including public health, analytics, and academia, and currently supports programs in 19 states and union territories. Their mission is to improve health outcomes through data-driven approaches and strong government partnerships, focusing on areas such as hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and maternal health.
Job Overview:
The Associate, Lead Exposure will be a core member of WJCF's embedded Technical Support Unit (TSU) focused on lead poisoning, a significant public health challenge in India. The incumbent will provide technical, coordination, and secretariat support to government counterparts, translating high-level intents into structured operational workplans. This role requires navigating a complex multi-stakeholder environment while ensuring operational discipline for effective follow-through. The position is based in New Delhi and involves domestic travel to program states as required. The Associate will work closely with the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) and other stakeholders to support the National Biomonitoring Programme for Chemical Toxicants (NBPCT).
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties include providing day-to-day secretariat support to NCDC for the NBPCT, preparing meeting agendas, data-backed workplans, and activity plans. The Associate will support the National Lead Technical Working Group by synthesizing data, providing expert inputs, and ensuring actionable outcomes from discussions. Responsibilities also include integrating state and laboratory surveillance data into the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP), strengthening NCDC's decision-making capacity, and disseminating learnings from state-level engagements. The Associate will lead WJCF's engagement in focal states, facilitate inter-ministerial consultations, and maintain relationships with various stakeholders, including senior officials and development partners. Additionally, the role involves developing workplan trackers, preparing progress reports, and supporting advocacy efforts.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree in public health, public policy, environmental science, health management, development studies, or a related field. A minimum of 4–6 years of relevant experience is required, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative modeling skills. The ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, drive assigned workstreams effectively, and work independently in ambiguous environments is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, is also required.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a postgraduate degree in fields related to public health, public policy, environmental science, health management, or development studies. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the complexities of public health challenges and the operational needs of the role.
Experience:
The position requires 4–6 years of relevant experience, particularly in public health or related fields. Experience in environmental health, chemical toxicants, or occupational health program areas is preferred. Prior experience in a secretariat or Technical Support Unit (TSU) role supporting government technical programs in public health is also advantageous.
Languages:
Professional proficiency in Hindi is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of additional languages may be beneficial but is not specified as a requirement.
Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position based in New Delhi, with domestic travel required to program states. The role is embedded within the NCDC and operates under the programmatic guidance of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The application process involves submitting a CV and a cover note, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis until the deadline of 14 November, 2026.
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