Lead Poisoning Surveillance Coordinator - Madhya Pradesh, India

Vital Strategies; Alirajpur; On-site; INR 1,977,500 - 2,490,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong retirement plan

Flexible reimbursement options

Comprehensive healthcare

Paid leaves

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Lead Poisoning Surveillance Coordinator in Madhya Pradesh, India. The role involves liaising with state health departments, overseeing surveillance programs, and providing technical support for data management and public health initiatives. Ideal candidates should have a Master’s degree in public health and significant experience in public health or environmental health. A salary range of INR 19,77,500 to 24,90,000 is offered, along with benefits including healthcare and paid leaves.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, or related field preferred.
• Six to seven years of relevant experience, with two years at the state level.
• Experience conducting training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between government and organization for project collaboration.
• Monitor surveillance teams and data collection.
• Analyze data and prepare reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Public health systems familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Program logistics management

Communication skills in English, Hindi, and local language

Data interpretation

Self-motivated

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Master’s degree in public health or related field

Tools

Statistical software (R, SAS, SPSS, Stata)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lead Poisoning Surveillance Coordinator - Madhya Pradesh, India

Vital Strategies India Services Private Limited is a social enterprise focused on strengthening and revitalizing public health systems to address the leading causes of death, disease, and injury. The organization deploys world‑class technical expertise and global experience to design and support scalable solutions that bridge the gap between public health needs and solutions, focusing on rapid, large‑scale impact. The company leverages core strengths in public health intelligence, strategic communication, institutional strengthening, and innovative financing, and prioritizes work that strengthens the fundamental dimensions of public health practice.

Vital Strategies welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and does not discriminate based on race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. The organization is committed to a professional work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and will not tolerate sexual harassment or exploitation.

About the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Lead poisoning is a widespread but preventable crisis that affects millions—particularly children—leading to severe cognitive, developmental, and lifelong health consequences. The program expands efforts to strengthen health systems and build local expertise in lead poisoning prevention, enacting sound, cost‑effective policies to reduce exposures.

Job Purpose

The Lead Poisoning Surveillance Coordinator, seconded to the local state health department in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, will work closely with the department to design, support, and monitor statewide blood lead surveillance and related activities. The role provides programmatic and operational support, maintains partnerships with key stakeholders, and plans and organizes state workshops.

Duties and Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a liaison between the government/state health department and Vital Strategies, facilitating communication and collaboration.
• Work with authorities to support the formation of a state technical working group.
• Coordinate with all key stakeholders to ensure regular and timely communication and project progress.

Technical Support

• Provide technical support for the state technical working group and other stakeholders to develop a statewide blood lead surveillance framework.
• Seek and incorporate technical input from stakeholders to standardize surveillance procedures.
• Offer technical assistance to district‑level health officials and frontline workers.
• Assist in developing state‑level strategies and action plans for reducing lead poisoning.
• Coordinate and conduct training sessions for health staff, laboratory staff, and field teams on blood lead surveillance procedures.

Program Management and Implementation

• Monitor and oversee district and field surveillance teams, track data collection progress, and identify challenges for efficient implementation.
• Conduct field visits for on‑ground supervision and to ensure data quality.
• Analyze data and prepare presentations, technical and non‑technical reports for routine review and decision‑making.
• Coordinate state and district‑level meetings and events (e.g., workshops, webinars).
• Support dissemination of surveillance findings to key stakeholders.

Administrative and Operational

• Manage program‑related operations, including project start‑up, logistics, contracting, expense monitoring, reporting, and procurement activities with support from the associate.
• Line report through the State Program Manager with technical guidance from Vital Strategies.
• Assist with other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in public health, environmental health science, epidemiology, health policy, or a related field, or MBBS preferred. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in dental science, life sciences, or environmental science with relevant experience may also be considered.

Skills & Abilities

• Familiarity with public health systems, health programs, and disease surveillance.
• Strong interpersonal and team‑building skills to foster trust, facilitate collaboration, and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to plan, execute, and monitor public health programs at the state level.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, Hindi, and the state native language.
• Ability to interpret public health data, generate insights, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Strong program logistics management skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop solutions.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while coordinating with multiple teams.
• Passion for addressing environmental health challenges and improving community well‑being.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Experience

Required

• Six to seven years of relevant experience, with at least two years at the state level.
• At least two years of experience in data management and analysis related to public health or environmental health.
• Experience working with government health departments and navigating government systems.
• Experience with statistical software such as R, SAS, SPSS, or Stata.
• Experience conducting training sessions for health officials, laboratory staff, and frontline workers.
• Experience organizing meetings, workshops, and discussions.

Preferred

• Proven capacity to work within the state health department and interact with public servants.
• Experience designing or implementing surveillance or statewide health surveys.
• Experience managing surveillance programs at the state level or health‑related surveys.
• Experience with large health data or data visualization tools.
• Experience using project management platforms such as Monday or Airtable.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Flexibility to collaborate with colleagues across time zones.
• Willingness to work onsite at the State Health Department or other relevant health agency.
• Readiness to travel for in‑person meetings and field visits as needed.
• Field‑based role with preference for local candidates with state‑level experience; expected to be based at the designated State Health Department with possible work‑from‑home.

Additional Information

The salary range is INR 19,77,500 to 24,90,000. Benefits include a strong retirement plan, flexible basket reimbursement option, comprehensive healthcare, and paid leaves.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Administrative
Industries: Non‑profit Organizations