Surveillance Lead
Lead urban disease surveillance program in Ahmedabad.
Overview
Lead urban disease surveillance program in Ahmedabad.
You have:
- MBBS from a recognised institution; postgraduate qualification in public health, community medicine, or epidemiology (MD, MPH, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
- 5–7 years in public health programme implementation, with experience in disease surveillance or urban health and at least two years of direct engagement with government health systems at district or municipal level.
- Demonstrated ability to work alongside government systems, supporting institutional processes such as joint reviews, inter-departmental coordination, and policy sign-offs without displacing government ownership.
- Experience facilitating upskilling programmes and simulation drills for government health workforces.
- Working knowledge of IDSP, IHIP reporting, and outbreak investigation protocols.
- Strong communication in English and Gujarati or Hindi.
- Willingness to spend approximately 60% of time in the field across government offices, wards, and medical colleges.
- Prior experience with NCDC, IDSP surveillance units, or National Urban Health Mission urban health programmes preferred.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time you effectively engaged with government stakeholders on a public health initiative. | This question assesses your experience in stakeholder engagement and government relations. | Share a specific example focusing on the context, your role, and the outcome. |
| How have you managed cross-departmental collaboration within a health program? | This question evaluates your ability to navigate complex collaboration scenarios. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a successful upskilling program you implemented? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies have you used to ensure compliance with health reporting protocols? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Share your experience in using data to inform public health decision-making. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle conflicts or disagreements with government officials in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your experience with disease surveillance systems, specifically in urban settings? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you maintain motivation and momentum in public health projects with shifting governmental timelines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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