Senior Advisor – Global Health Security

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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