The Foundation We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a workplace, we’re committed to creating an environment for you to thrive both personally and professionally. The Team Our global Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) team has two overarching impact goals that define success. Our first goal is to eradicate, eliminate, or control eight of the Neglected Tropical Diseases recognized by the WHO [lymphatic filariasis (LF), onchocerciasis (oncho), schistosomiasis (schisto), soil-transmitted helminths (STH), trachoma, Guinea worm (GW), visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in South Asia, and human African trypanosomiasis (HAT)]. Our second goal is to improve non-NTD health outcomes using the NTD delivery platform, through programs such as Resiliency through Azithromycin for Children (REACH). The India Country Office has been working over the past two and half decades with India’s Central and State governments, community groups, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, the private sector, and development organizations, to achieve our shared goals. The Foundation’s strong networks and ability to convene intellectual resources from many sectors and regions of the globe allow us to address complex challenges as they emerge or evolve. With a particular focus on Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, we work with partners to develop impactful and sustainable solutions to improve the quality and coverage of key services for the poor and vulnerable. A priority of the NTD team is eliminating LF and VL in India. For LF, this is done by supporting the strengthening of existing mass drug administration (MDA) programs, and advocating for policy changes at the national, state and district level for better implementation of the program. For VL, the focus is on reaching and sustaining elimination, including timely treatment, indoor residual spraying (IRS), active case finding and follow-up. Your Role The Senior Manager, NTDs will play a pivotal role in supporting the Foundation’s epidemiological and entomological initiatives, focusing on strong program implementation, evaluation and use of innovative health interventions. This position will focus on achieving the disease elimination target and will also ensure system strengthening efforts to sustain the disease elimination. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of infectious diseases, public health program implementation and experience of working in a comprehensive primary health care system. To ensure timely and sustained elimination of these diseases, this role will support the Government of India in all programmatic aspects, including implementation and operational research. The postholder will be based at the Foundation’s ICO office in New Delhi, and report to the Deputy Director, Infectious Diseases and Vaccine Delivery (based in New Delhi), with dotted line reporting to the Deputy Director, Neglected Tropical Diseases (based in Seattle) and have two direct reports. What You’ll Do Lead and manage a portfolio of grants and contracts focused on program implementation and introduction of innovative health interventions in collaboration with matrixed colleagues who are experts in diagnostics, entomology, and drug development. Review letters of inquiry and grant proposals and provide clear, concise and insightful written analyses and recommendations for funding. Provide data-driven insights to guide decision-making across multiple projects and programs. Represent the foundation in national and global forums, advocating for the adoption and scaling of successful interventions. Engage with governments, partners, and collaborators to ensure alignment with strategic goals and facilitate the adoption of new tools and approaches. Partner closely with the India Country Office leadership and Neglected Tropical Disease team, including the Product Development and Operations Research Domain to communicate and implement the overall Neglected Tropical Disease team strategy. Consult with grantees and other partners to maximize the impact of projects and ensure grants are meeting strategic goals. This may include site visits, providing operational guidance and convening meetings of key stakeholders. Develop, manage, resource, and implement a program that aligns with foundation strategy and is operationally integrated with other foundation programs. Contribute to the design and development of any related strategies, collaborations or implementation plans to ensure long-term sustainability and impact. Manage information related to grant portfolio and domain-level data, such as documenting key activities and decisions; inputting into key business processes and performance measurement tools; preparing materials for communication with foundation leadership Represent the Foundation to key program-related external constituencies, as appropriate, on committees related to areas of expertise and responsibilities of the position. Lead a team of professional experts with diverse backgrounds, approaches, and beliefs to pursue a coherent long-term direction, and collaborate with the team on how to achieve it. Hold people accountable for their commitments, providing clarity and assistance when barriers arise; maintains the team’s focus on results, integrity, and impact. Manage people and be responsible for hiring, successful employee onboarding, communicating performance expectations, creating goal alignment, integrating project and change management, giving and seeking feedback, providing coaching, measuring progress, and holding people accountable, supporting employee development, and recognizing achievements and lessons learned. Your Experience We are looking for a strategic thinker who can plan and execute large-scale programs, with deep analytical expertise, ideally with a strong epidemiological background. Medical degree with a minimum of 10+ years of experience, preferably with post-graduation in public health. Experience working on NTDs is preferred. Demonstrated experience in global health delivery, including a collaborative track record of partnering at senior levels with working with the Government of India (at both state and national levels), bilateral and multilateral donors, and implementing agencies, including playing a technical advisory role. Being a people’s manager role, having experience of managing senior level technical staff would be an advantage. Expertise with infectious disease elimination programs, diagnostic tools, and global healthcare systems in developing countries. Ability to synthesize data from diverse programs to support strategy development and innovation scaling. Proven ability to lead and influence others in a constructive manner and to build and sustain collaborative relationships, including a heavily matrixed environment, across multiple teams and divisions. Experience working with health systems within India, particularly with NCVBDC and ICMR institutes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively synthesize information to reach diverse audiences and build consensus. Other Attributes Comfortable in a wide range of cultural, geographic and operational situations, demonstrating culturally sensitive behaviour with a diverse range of people and a deep commitment to development issues and high standards of personal integrity. Expected to travel 25-30% of time, domestically and internationally. Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship. Application deadline: 27 June 2025 Hiring Requirements As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Candidate Accommodations If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process Inclusion Statement We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural workplace that supports ever greater diversity, equity, and inclusion — of voices, ideas, and approaches — and we support this diversity through all our employment practices. All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.
