POSTDOCTORAL SCIENTIST, Neurorestoration & Aging Laboratory for Cognitive Neurobiology, Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology
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LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS (LF): Lymphatic filariasis is a chronic neglected tropical disease associated with a huge proportion of morbidity and disability leading to disfigurement and social stigma, prevalent across multiple state in the country. Uttar Pradesh is one of the high endemic state having 51 of Out of 75 districts of Central and Eastern Uttar Pradesh, that are endemic for Lymphatic Filariasis (LF). Apart from Mass Drug Administration (MDA), that is being conducted in most of the endemic districts., MMDP (morbidity management and disability prevention) which is an integral component of elimination efforts are being undertaken in the state.
VISCERAL LEISHMANIASIS (VL): Visceral leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease affecting the poor and marginalized in the community, that is endemic to four states in India, having a country elimination goal. Uttar Pradesh is one of those endemic states where PATH has been providing strategic technical assistance for VL elimination efforts in the state, focused on the eastern region of UP state, where the diseases has high incidence and prevalence.
Key strategies for Kala-Azar elimination are based on:
PATH, with the support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) is providing technical support for Elimination of VL and LF in Uttar Pradesh, in coordination with other development partners in the state. PATH provides strategic technical support at multiple levels including state, division. district, block and villages, through an integrated NTD (Neglected Tropical Diseases) field team, supporting the state government to achieve and sustain VL and LF elimination.
DUTY LOCATION: Divisional level in Uttar Pradesh. DUTY LOCATION MAY BE CHANGED DEPENDING ON THE NEED OF THE PROGRAM.
KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordination and Implementation support to the divisional, district and sub-district health functionaries for achieving their target of LF & VL Elimination through:
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RENUMERATION: Not Negotiable
BACKGROUND AND REFERENCE CHECKS: Mandatory
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