Program Officer - Lead Exposure

Organisation: WJCF

Experience: Not specified in the source

Location: Mohali, Bathinda, Patiala, Delhi NCR, Rewari and Jhajjar

Travel: Extensive travel within the assigned district, with occasional travel within the state and to New Delhi

About WJCF:

WJCF is an Indian non-profit organisation working to improve public health outcomes and strengthen government-owned health systems. Since 2007, WJCF has partnered with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, State Health Departments, and other stakeholders to design, implement and scale data-driven public health programmes across India. Its work spans infectious and non-communicable diseases, digital health, environmental health and other public health priorities, with teams operating across national, state, district and sub-district levels.

Programme Overview:

Lead poisoning is a significant public health challenge in India, particularly due to its irreversible effects on children's neurological development and its broader health consequences. The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is establishing the National Biomonitoring Programme for Chemical Toxicants (NBPCT). WJCF is supporting this initiative through a national Technical Support Unit and state-level teams. The programme aims to strengthen governance, establish inter-departmental coordination mechanisms, develop locally adapted protocols and operationalise lead exposure prevention and elimination activities.

Role Overview:

WJCF is seeking a motivated and entrepreneurial professional for the position of Program Officer - Lead Exposure. The role will support district administrations and State Health Departments in planning, implementing and monitoring district-level lead elimination action plans. The incumbent will work closely with government officials, health institutions, environmental agencies and other stakeholders to strengthen local coordination, identify lead exposure hotspots, support field-level implementation and advance programme objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Programme Implementation: Support the District Magistrate and district administration in planning, implementing and monitoring district-level lead elimination action plans.

- Government Coordination: Support the Ministry and State in executing programme activities, achieving district-level objectives, and providing regular updates on progress, challenges and implementation status.

- Data Collection and Analysis: Map health and environmental indicators, conduct field-level data collection and validation, analyse findings, and identify potential lead exposure hotspots.

- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with government officials, medical institutions and relevant partners, and support awareness and sensitisation on lead poisoning and lead elimination.

- Inter-departmental Coordination: Facilitate collaboration across Health, Food, Environment, ESIC, Labour, Mines and Minerals, and other relevant departments.

- Capacity Building: Organise and support training programmes, workshops and stakeholder consultations for district-level stakeholders.

- Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and maintain programme reports, presentations, briefs, capacity-building materials, databases, trackers and other project records.

- Field Engagement: Undertake extensive travel within the assigned district and occasional travel across the state or to New Delhi, as required.

- Additional Responsibilities: Undertake other programme-related responsibilities as assigned.

Desired Candidate Profile:

The source JD does not specify mandatory educational qualifications or years of experience. Candidates should review the latest official vacancy details to confirm the eligibility requirements before applying. Relevant capabilities for this role include:

- Stakeholder management and government coordination

- Programme planning, implementation and monitoring

- Field-level data collection, validation and analysis

- Public health and environmental health awareness

- Inter-departmental coordination and capacity building

- Report writing, presentations and programme documentation

- Willingness to undertake extensive field travel

Location:

Mohali, Bathinda, Patiala, Delhi NCR, Rewari or Jhajjar.

Important Note:

The vacancy details have been aggregated from an external source and may be subject to change. Applicants should verify the latest role details and eligibility requirements directly with WJCF before applying.