Lead poisoning is one of Indias most significant and most solvable public health challenges. India bears the worlds highest burden of childhood lead poisoning, with over 275 million children carry blood lead levels above 5 g/dL; the national average is 6.2 g/dL and 23 States exceed the threshold (NITI Aayog and CSIR review, 2022). WJCF is launching a recent Lead Exposure Program, building on its proven market shaping capabilities and experience partnering with governments to address large-scale and cross-sectoral health challenges. Program priorities include:
Shaping strategies to limit the environmental pollution arising from recycling of ULABs, either through improving end-of-life material flows or supporting procurement of safer battery alternatives.
Devising and implementing strategies to support SME manufacturers in transitioning from leaded raw materials (like paints, spices) to safer alternatives.
Embedding a Technical Support Unit (TSU) at national and state levels to serve as the coordination backbone for Indias lead mitigation response
The programme is in an active scale-up phase, with current state engagements, additional donor partnerships, and expanded government commitments anticipated over the next 12 24 months.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly organised, analytically robust, and professionally confident incumbent to serve as the coordination and programme management backbone of WJCFs Lead Exposure Programme. Reporting directly to the Project Director, the incumbent will ensure coherence across the National TSU, State TWG, and Market Shaping workstreams connecting teams, tracking progress, managing donor and government reporting, and supporting the Project Director in external engagement and programme expansion. This is not a siloed support role. The incumbent will be a visible, trusted interface across all three workstreams and with external stakeholders representing the programme in meetings, driving follow-through on decisions, and contributing substantively to strategy and growth. The role requires someone who can hold complexity across multiple workstreams without losing sight of detail, and who brings the maturity to navigate both internal coordination and senior external engagement.
Location
New Delhi
Travel
Domestic travel
Responsibilities
Programme Strategy and Execution
Programme Strategy and Execution
📌 Senior Associate, Lead Exposure New Delhi
🏢 Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
📍 New Delhi
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