About the role
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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.
The Ward Coordinator will coordinate implementation of malaria elimination activities at ward level, facilitate collaboration with municipal health teams, supervise field activities, ensure timely surveillance and reporting, and support implementation of ward-specific malaria operational plans.
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.
Identifyimplementation 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.