Ward Coordinator – Urban Malaria Elimination

About the role

The Ward Coordinator will lead the implementation of malaria elimination activities at the ward level in Greater Mumbai. Working closely with municipal health teams, the coordinator will supervise field staff, ensure timely surveillance, and support the execution of ward‑specific operational plans.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate project implementation within the assigned ward.
• Support active case detection and fever surveillance.
• Engage public and private healthcare providers for malaria case reporting.
• Monitor and drive the execution of ward operational plans.
• Facilitate timely diagnosis, treatment, and follow‑up of malaria cases.
• Support G6PD testing and radical cure activities.
• Coordinate GIS mapping and hotspot investigations.
• Supervise frontline workers and field teams.
• Organise community awareness activities targeting migrants, construction workers and vulnerable groups.
• Conduct supportive supervision visits and ensure timely submission of surveillance and programme reports.
• Participate in monthly programme review meetings and identify implementation bottlenecks.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Life Sciences, Nursing, Social Sciences or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in public‑health programme implementation, preferably in communicable disease programs.
• Proven experience coordinating field teams and community‑based interventions.
• Experience working with municipal health systems is desirable.
• Strong competencies in programme coordination, field supervision, community engagement, surveillance and reporting, communication, problem solving, data management and teamwork.

Required skills

• GIS mapping
• G6PD testing
• Data management