Program Coordinator- Nagpur

PATH; India; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

PATH in India is seeking a Program Coordinator in Nagpur to oversee urban disease surveillance activities. This role involves coordination with healthcare facilities and execution of implementation plans.

Applicants should possess a medical degree with a master's degree in public health and have 1-2 years of experience. Familiarity with the Indian healthcare system and previous field experience are preferred. The position is funded until March 2027.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional experience in urban primary healthcare or disease surveillance.
• Field experience in facility-level data collection, community engagement, or health programme logistics.
• Familiarity with key stakeholders in the Indian public health system.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day implementation of urban surveillance activities in Nagpur.
• Coordinate field visits and supervision schedules with health facilities.
• Assist during outbreak investigations and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Urban primary healthcare

Disease surveillance

Public health programme implementation

Health systems strengthening

Education

BDS/BAMS/BHMS/BVSc with MPH/DPH

Job description

Project Overview

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges. This project focuses on strengthening urban and peri‑urban disease surveillance in India, particularly in the cities of Patna and Nagpur. The program aims to build robust surveillance systems capable of early detection and rapid response to disease outbreaks, improve data quality and reporting, enhance preparedness for future disease threats, and foster multisectoral coordination across human, animal, and environmental health domains.

Position Summary

Program Coordinator – Nagpur (field level). Responsible for day‑to‑day execution of surveillance strengthening activities in Nagpur, working under the Program Officer and City Lead – Surveillance. The role requires regular visits to primary healthcare facilities and coordination with city‑level health systems.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day implementation of urban and peri‑urban surveillance activities in Nagpur, ensuring timely execution of planned field activities under the guidance of the Program Officer and City Lead.
• Coordinate field visits, supportive supervision schedules, and follow‑up actions with urban health facilities, surveillance units, and frontline health functionaries.
• Provide operational support for GIS data collection activities, including facility geo‑tagging and updating location‑based information.
• Assist in facility‑level verification of IHIP reporting, document quality aspects, and compile observations for review by the Program Officer.
• Support facility‑based supply chain assessments through assessment of storage practices and logistics using standardized tools.
• Facilitate logistics and field coordination for training, workshops, supportive supervision visits, and other program events, including participant coordination and documentation.
• Support implementation of City Action Plans by maintaining activity trackers, coordinating meetings, documenting progress, and following up on agreed action points.
• Coordinate with health facilities and field surveillance teams to facilitate smooth execution of planned project activities and field‑level communication.
• Assist during outbreak investigations and emergency response activities through coordination and documentation as required.
• Maintain project documentation, including field reports, activity trackers, meeting minutes, attendance records, and other implementation records.
• Compile routine implementation updates, field progress reports, and data summaries for submission to the Program Officer and City Lead.
• Perform any other program‑related responsibilities assigned by the supervisor to support timely and effective implementation of project activities.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• BDS/ BAMS/ BHMS/ BVSc with a master’s in public health (MPH), Epidemiology, or a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (DPH) / Health Management.
• 1–2 years of professional experience in urban primary healthcare, disease surveillance, public health programme implementation, or health systems strengthening.
• Experience working in Bihar or comparable urban and peri‑urban settings is preferred.
• Field experience in facility‑level data collection, community engagement, or health programme logistics.
• Familiarity with the Indian public health system, key stakeholders, and relevant government policies and strategies, particularly NHM, NUHM, Ayushman Bharat, and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme.
• Experience working with INGOs, state/district surveillance units, or government health programmes is an added advantage.
• Must have legal authorization to work in India.

Other Information

This position is funded until March2027; employment after the project period is subject to the availability of funds.