Public Health Specialist – Youth Engagement (ASPIRE Project)

About the role

PATH is looking for a field‑driven Public Health Specialist (internally titled Youth Engagement Officer) to lead block‑level implementation of the ASPIRE youth mental health initiative in selected taluks of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. The role blends hands‑on public health delivery with youth engagement and system coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Implement all ASPIRE activities across health facilities, schools and community platforms within the assigned taluk.
• Coordinate with Medical Officers, CHOs and PHCOs to organize youth outreach, screening, counselling and follow‑up sessions.
• Maintain accurate records of young people reached using Excel and ensure data quality.
• Provide on‑site supervision to primary health‑care teams and support the District Program Manager with data management, stakeholder liaison and multi‑department coordination.

Required profile

• Fluent in Kannada and English.
• Public health professional comfortable working at the intersection of community engagement and government systems.
• Ability to collaborate with frontline providers and officials from Health, Education and Women & Child Development departments.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry and reporting.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a flagship mental‑health initiative impacting adolescents and young adults.
• Hands‑on experience in health‑system strengthening within a global nonprofit.