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Project Leadership, Technical Expertise, and Team Management: Provide strategic leadership in the implementation of project activities, ensuring alignment with the projects goals and objectives. Design and execute coordinated response frameworks outlining roles, responsibilities, and coordination mechanisms among various sectors. Manage a diverse team of professionals, including technical experts and program coordinators. Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, promoting learning and professional growth. Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, ensuring the quality and effectiveness of their contributions. Zoonoses, AMR, and Lab Quality Management: Strengthen the Zoonotic Disease reporting system under the guidance of the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC). Support the development and implementation of state-level AMR action plans and antimicrobial stewardship programs. Enhance community-level mechanisms for zoonotic threat preparedness through community outreach initiatives. Implement the lab quality management system in the identified laboratories in collaboration with the NCDC, DAHD, and other relevant partners. Capacity Building, Training and Workshops: Develop various knowledge resources for the project implementation in alignment with NCDC s priorities and project objectives. Lead the organization of joint training programs aimed at fostering cross-sectoral understanding and collaboration among stakeholders. Organize joint training programs for various cadres of healthcare workers as per the programmatic needs. Facilitate multi-sectoral coordination workshops in assigned states, promoting effective collaboration in zoonotic disease management. Utilize technology for delivering capacity-building initiatives, including webinars and e-learning platforms. Partnership Building, Collaboration, and Communication: Establish and nurture partnerships with government agencies, healthcare institutions, research organizations, and other stakeholders. Collaborate with intersectoral committees or task forces to facilitate cross-sectoral understanding and joint planning. Work closely with regional coordinators and sentinel sites to create an interconnected learning network for knowledge sharing. Foster regular communication, collaboration, and technical support within the network through a hub and spoke model. Support the dissemination of communication materials and guidelines related to biosafety/security, zoonoses, and infectious disease surveillance. Support the state counterparts of the NCDC to implement/disseminate the operational guidelines and knowledge resources for effective community engagement as per the priorities. Assist the state in developing an implementation plan and reach-out activities as per the approved community engagement strategy and initiatives related to zoonotic disease threats. Data Integration Collaboration, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting: Collaborate under the guidance of the NCDC to enhance the infectious disease reporting system by incorporating comprehensive human, animal, wildlife, and climate data integration. Monitor project progress, ensuring activities are on track and milestones are achieved. Conduct regular assessments to identify gaps and areas for improvement, implementing corrective actions as necessary. Prepare comprehensive reports detailing project achievements, challenges, and recommendations for further enhancement. Collaborative Mechanisms Activation: Support the establishment of formal collaboration mechanisms such as intersectoral committees or task forces at the state level. Support the dissemination of communication materials and guidelines to raise awareness among healthcare professionals about biosafety/security, zoonoses, and infectious disease surveillance. Assist states in the development of Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) plans that integrate infodemic management. Documentation and Reporting: Assist in maintaining accurate documentation of project activities and outcomes, contributing to regular progress reporting. Miscellaneous Any tasks assigned by the supervisor Required Qualifications Graduate degree in medical sciences (MBBS) is a must. MD (Community Medicine)/MPH (Master of Public Health) will be preferable. A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in public health program management, including team leadership and technical expertise in infectious disease, lab systems and surveillance. Proven ability to manage and lead teams effectively, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Demonstrated experience in building partnerships and collaborating with a range of stakeholders. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify challenges and implement effective solutions. Excellent communication, coordination, and facilitation skills. Proficiency in using technology for training, communication, and capacity-building initiatives. Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Proficiency in relevant computer software and data analysis tools. Familiarity with the Indian public health system, newer initiatives in the health sector, and relevant government policies/ strategies particularly the National Health Mission, and Ayushman Bharat. Ability and willingness to travel for workshops and coordination activities.
