Ward Coordinator-Urban Malaria Elimination Project

PATH; United States; Remote; USD 7,300 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. Assigned Intervention Ward, Greater Mumbai, seeks a Public Health Coordinator to lead malaria programme activities on the ground, coordinating ward teams, engaging communities, and reporting progress.

The role demands field supervision, data management, and collaboration with municipal health systems to ensure timely case notification and follow‑up. Strong communication and problem‑solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Life Sciences, Nursing, Social Sciences, or related discipline. A Master’s degree is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project implementation within assigned ward.
• Support active case detection and fever surveillance.
• Coordinate public and private healthcare providers for malaria case reporting.
• Monitor implementation of ward operational plans.
• Facilitate timely diagnosis, treatment, and follow‑up of malaria cases.
• Support implementation of G6PD testing and radical cure activities.
• Coordinate GIS mapping and hotspot investigations.
• Supervise frontline workers and field teams.
• Organize community awareness activities targeting migrant populations, construction workers, and vulnerable communities.
• Conduct supportive supervision visits.
• Ensure timely submission of surveillance and programme reports.
• Participate in monthly programme review meetings.
• Identify implementation bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Programme coordination

Field supervision

Community engagement

Surveillance reporting

Data management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Public Health, Life Sciences, Nursing, Social Sciences) or related; Master’s desirable

Job description

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges.

Duty Station:

Assigned Intervention Ward, Greater Mumbai

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate project implementation within assigned ward.
• Support active case detection and fever surveillance.
• Coordinate public and private healthcare providers for malaria case reporting.
• Monitor implementation of ward operational plans.
• Facilitate timely diagnosis, treatment, and follow‑up of malaria cases.
• Support implementation of G6PD testing and radical cure activities.
• Coordinate GIS mapping and hotspot investigations.
• Supervise frontline workers and field teams.
• Organize community awareness activities targeting migrant populations, construction workers, and vulnerable communities.
• Conduct supportive supervision visits.
• Ensure timely submission of surveillance and programme reports.
• Participate in monthly programme review meetings.
• Identify implementation bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Life Sciences, Nursing, Social Sciences, or related discipline. A Master’s degree is desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in public health programme implementation.
• Experience in communicable disease programmes is preferred.
• Experience coordinating field teams and community-based interventions.
• Experience working with municipal health systems is desirable.

Competencies

• Programme coordination
• Field supervision
• Community engagement
• Surveillance and reporting
• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Data management
• Teamwork

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely implementation of ward work plans.
• Surveillance completeness and timeliness.
• Number of active surveillance activities conducted.
• Timeliness of case notification and follow‑up.
• Community engagement activities completed.
• Quality and timeliness of ward reports.
• Achievement of ward-level malaria indicators.