Strategy Senior Associate - Sexually Transmitted Infections
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
WJCF (Welfare and Justice for Communities 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 19 states and union territories in India, employing a diverse team of professionals from various sectors including public health, analytics, consulting, and academia. WJCF collaborates with both international and domestic partners, including an affiliation with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), to enhance health outcomes in India. Their mission is to support the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and State Departments of Health in building sustainable health systems, leveraging data-driven approaches and deep public health expertise to implement effective health programs.
Job Overview:
The Strategy Senior Associate for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) at WJCF will play a crucial role in addressing the significant STI burden in India, which sees an estimated 94 million new cases annually. This position involves transforming broad strategic questions into actionable hypotheses, conducting landscape research, and developing economic models to support investment recommendations. The Senior Associate will lead major workstreams, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and engage with senior stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery. The role requires a structured and analytical mindset, with a focus on improving STI diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies in alignment with government and donor priorities. The position is based in New Delhi and involves approximately 25% domestic travel.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Associate will be responsible for formulating and designing project workstreams, leading project planning and management, and developing a comprehensive understanding of STI diagnosis and treatment in India. Key responsibilities include conducting desk reviews and evidence synthesis, assessing the diagnostic landscape and treatment supply chain, building market sizing and diagnostic economics models, and engaging with stakeholders across the STI landscape. The role also involves facilitating multi-stakeholder roundtables, drafting key deliverables such as reports and strategic roadmaps, and preparing presentations for leadership and government audiences. Additionally, the Senior Associate will mentor and guide junior team members, ensuring high-quality outputs and consistent deliverables.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree with at least 7 years of relevant work experience, or a postgraduate degree in business administration, economics, public health, public policy, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Essential qualifications include a minimum of 4 years in strategy consulting, investment banking, or related fields, strong quantitative skills for building economic models, and excellent written and spoken English. The ability to navigate ambiguity and solve complex problems in fast-paced environments is crucial, along with a willingness to travel within India.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, with a preference for candidates holding a postgraduate degree in business administration, economics, public health, or public policy. The educational background should reflect a strong foundation in analytical and strategic thinking, as well as familiarity with public health systems and policies.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience for candidates with a Bachelor's degree, or 5 years for those with a postgraduate degree. Experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, or the pharmaceutical industry is essential, with a demonstrated record of structured problem-solving. Prior supervisory experience is strongly preferred, indicating a capacity to manage teams effectively.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, with excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary for report writing and presentations. Proficiency in additional languages may be beneficial but is not explicitly required for this position.
Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position based in New Delhi, India, with a significant emphasis on collaboration with government stakeholders and donor-funded projects. The role involves a high level of responsibility and requires a proactive approach to project management and stakeholder engagement. The last date to apply for this position is 28 November 2026.
WJCF (Welfare and Justice for Communities 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 19 states and union territories in India, employing a diverse team of professionals from various sectors including public health, analytics, consulting, and academia. WJCF collaborates with both international and domestic partners, including an affiliation with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), to enhance health outcomes in India. Their mission is to support the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and State Departments of Health in building sustainable health systems, leveraging data-driven approaches and deep public health expertise to implement effective health programs.
Job Overview:
The Strategy Senior Associate for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) at WJCF will play a crucial role in addressing the significant STI burden in India, which sees an estimated 94 million new cases annually. This position involves transforming broad strategic questions into actionable hypotheses, conducting landscape research, and developing economic models to support investment recommendations. The Senior Associate will lead major workstreams, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and engage with senior stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery. The role requires a structured and analytical mindset, with a focus on improving STI diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies in alignment with government and donor priorities. The position is based in New Delhi and involves approximately 25% domestic travel.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Associate will be responsible for formulating and designing project workstreams, leading project planning and management, and developing a comprehensive understanding of STI diagnosis and treatment in India. Key responsibilities include conducting desk reviews and evidence synthesis, assessing the diagnostic landscape and treatment supply chain, building market sizing and diagnostic economics models, and engaging with stakeholders across the STI landscape. The role also involves facilitating multi-stakeholder roundtables, drafting key deliverables such as reports and strategic roadmaps, and preparing presentations for leadership and government audiences. Additionally, the Senior Associate will mentor and guide junior team members, ensuring high-quality outputs and consistent deliverables.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree with at least 7 years of relevant work experience, or a postgraduate degree in business administration, economics, public health, public policy, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Essential qualifications include a minimum of 4 years in strategy consulting, investment banking, or related fields, strong quantitative skills for building economic models, and excellent written and spoken English. The ability to navigate ambiguity and solve complex problems in fast-paced environments is crucial, along with a willingness to travel within India.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, with a preference for candidates holding a postgraduate degree in business administration, economics, public health, or public policy. The educational background should reflect a strong foundation in analytical and strategic thinking, as well as familiarity with public health systems and policies.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience for candidates with a Bachelor's degree, or 5 years for those with a postgraduate degree. Experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, or the pharmaceutical industry is essential, with a demonstrated record of structured problem-solving. Prior supervisory experience is strongly preferred, indicating a capacity to manage teams effectively.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, with excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary for report writing and presentations. Proficiency in additional languages may be beneficial but is not explicitly required for this position.
Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position based in New Delhi, India, with a significant emphasis on collaboration with government stakeholders and donor-funded projects. The role involves a high level of responsibility and requires a proactive approach to project management and stakeholder engagement. The last date to apply for this position is 28 November 2026.
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