High Salary: Block Coordinator, Malaria Mukt Gadchiroli Abhiyan

Overview The Clinton Health Access Initiative Inc CHAI is a global health organization committed to our mission of saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries We work at the invitation of governments to support them and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems CHAI was founded in 2002 in response to the HIV AIDS epidemic with the goal of dramatically reducing the price of life-saving drugs and increasing access to these medicines in the countries with the highest burden of the disease Over the following two decades CHAI has expanded its focus Today along with HIV we work in conjunction with our partners to prevent and treat infectious diseases such as COVID-19 malaria tuberculosis and hepatitis Our work has also expanded into cancer diabetes hypertension and other non-communicable diseases and we work to accelerate the rollout of lifesaving vaccines reduce maternal and child mortality combat chronic malnutrition and increase access to assistive technology We are investing in horizontal approaches to strengthen health systems through programs in human resources for health digital health and health financing With each new and innovative program our strategy is grounded in maximizing sustainable impact at scale ensuring that governments lead the solutions that programs are designed to scale nationally and learnings are shared globally At CHAI our people are our greatest asset and none of this work would be possible without their talent time dedication and passion for our mission and values We are a highly diverse team of enthusiastic individuals across 40 countries with a broad range of skillsets and life experiences CHAI is deeply grounded in the countries we work in with majority of our staff based in program countries WJCF is an Indian not-for-profit entity registered under Section 8 of the Indian Companies Act 2013 and has an affiliation agreement with the Clinton Health Access Initiative CHAI Our mission is to save lives and improve health outcomes in the country by enabling the government and private sector to strengthen and sustain quality health systems WJCF has partnered with the Ministry of Health Family Welfare and state health departments since 2007 providing technical and operational support across key health priorities including infectious diseases COVID-19 hepatitis HIV TB vector-borne diseases non-communicable diseases cervical cancer diabetes sickle cell disease maternal and child health anaemia immunisation diarrhoea pneumonia sexual and reproductive health health insurance and digital health AB PM-JAY ABDM oxygen and hypoxemia management safe drinking water and climate and health Learn more about our exciting work About the Project India is at a pivotal point in its journey to eliminate malaria With a national commitment to end malaria by 2027 - three years ahead of the global target under SDG 3 3 - the country must now confront challenges in its high-burden regions Among these Gadchiroli in Maharashtra stands out for its persistent transmission and contributes to over half of the state s malaria cases Recognizing Gadchiroli s pivotal role the Government of Maharashtra has launched a comprehensive malaria elimination initiative - Malaria Mukt Gadchiroli Abhiyan Chaired by the Chief Minister a Special Task Force comprising multiple non-profit organizations under the leadership of the CEO Zila Parishad drives this mission-mode campaign WJCF has been invited to institute a Program Management Unit PMU for a period of three years to manage and coordinate the activities as per the Action Plan and align interventions of partners and research institutes with the Operational Plan for Malaria Mukt Gadchiroli The Malaria Mukt Gadchiroli project is a pioneering initiative addressing critical gaps in malaria elimination strategies within high-burden districts with a special emphasis on community-based interventions and intersectoral coordination Planned to be implemented across Gadchiroli district over three years this comprehensive malaria elimination project aims to impact the entire population through an integrated service delivery model that leverages existing health systems community health workers and multi-partner collaboration Marking a significant milestone in Maharashtra s malaria elimination efforts while focusing on evidence-based strategies the project focuses on strengthening local health systems and implementing innovative vector control measures Additionally it incorporates robust monitoring and evaluation components amplifying its role in advancing malaria elimination in alignment with national health priorities and international best practices Position Summary WJCF is seeking a dedicated and field-driven Block Coordinator to support and monitor malaria elimination activities at the block and PHC level under the Malaria Mukt Gadchiroli Abhiyan based at the block headquarters in Gadchiroli The primary objective of this role is to ensure effective implementation of microplans active surveillance and community engagement strategies through direct field supervision and coordination with health facilities and frontline workers The coordinator will be responsible for liaising with PHCs sub-centres ASHAs ANMs and Malaria Elimination Workers to implement malaria microplans and monitor interventions as per the Action Plan This role involves monitoring stock availability and distribution of LLINs diagnostic kits and treatment drugs facilitating data entry and validation in IHIP and other digital platforms and supporting community-level events and Gram Sabha sensitizations The coordinator will also conduct regular field monitoring provide weekly feedback to the PMU and ensure prompt responses to EWARS alerts within designated response times Responsibilities Liaise with PHCs sub-centres ASHAs ANMs and Malaria Elimination Workers to implement malaria microplans and support monitoring and implementation of interventions as per the Action Plan Monitor stock availability timely distribution of LLINs diagnostic kits and treatment drugs across assigned health facilities Facilitate timely entry and validation of surveillance data in IHIP and other digital platforms Support the organization of community-level events Gram Sabha sensitizations and inter-departmental convergence meetings Conduct regular field monitoring visits and provide weekly feedback to the PMU on progress challenges and recommendations Ensure that EWARS alerts from the block are acted upon within the designated response time Coordinate with local health officials and community leaders to strengthen malaria elimination efforts Provide technical assistance and capacity building support to frontline health workers Qualifications Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Life Sciences Social Sciences or allied field Minimum 2 years of experience in field-level program implementation preferably in public health or malaria control programs Working knowledge of public health delivery systems especially in tribal areas Data literacy and familiarity with digital mobile reporting platforms is preferred Preferred Experience working with health surveillance platforms IHIP DVDMS is desirable Previous experience in malaria or vector-borne disease control programs Strong field supervision and community engagement skills Essential Requirements Deep familiarity with local terrain and community norms in the assigned block or adjacent areas Fluency in Marathi speaking and reading is mandatory Ability to travel daily within the block and to hard-to-reach villages Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective coordination with diverse stakeholders Last Date to Apply 26th October 2025