PATH
**Job Title:** Public Health Laboratory Expert
**Location:** New Delhi, India
**Company:** PATH
PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. The organization seeks a Public Health Laboratory Expert with at least 10 years of experience in public health laboratory systems, particularly in disease surveillance, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and infectious diseases in urban settings.
**Qualifications:**
– Master’s degree in microbiology, molecular biology, or a related field; PhD or MD in Microbiology is preferred.
– Proven expertise in public health infrastructure, laboratory quality assurance, and private sector engagement in laboratory-based surveillance.
– Experience working with national and state health agencies, including NCDC, IDSP, and NACO, as well as international partners like WHO and CDC.
**Key Responsibilities:**
– Conduct assessments of public health laboratory infrastructure, staffing, and capabilities across selected metropolitan cities.
– Develop strategies to enhance private sector participation in laboratory-based disease surveillance.
– Evaluate and improve laboratory quality assurance systems.
– Design and implement training programs for laboratory personnel.
– Provide technical support and strategic direction for laboratory surveillance initiatives.
– Support the integration of laboratory data into national surveillance systems.
– Contribute to the development of national policies and guidelines for laboratory-based disease surveillance.
**About Us:**
PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity, with expertise in science, economics, technology, and advocacy. The organization works on innovative solutions to address pressing health challenges globally.
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