Overview

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.

PATH has unparalleled expertise and experience in the development of new tools and strategies for malaria elimination and has the potential to become an acknowledged leader in accelerating efforts towards malaria elimination and global eradication.  PATH’s Center for Malaria Control and Elimination (CMCE) workings with PATH staff and strategic partners to coordinate expertise and programming and maximize our collective impact toward malaria elimination.

PATH seeks a Project/Regional Coordinator for the USAID-funded Reaching every at-risk community and household with malaria services (REACH Malaria) global project. REACH aims to provide implementation support services and technical assistance to countries to accelerate progress in comprehensive delivery of facility and community-based malaria services, including malaria case management, prevention of malaria in pregnancy (MiP), seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC), health systems strengthening, data collection and use for service delivery, and other malaria prevention interventions.

The Project/Regional Coordinator will report to the Chief of Party and assist with helping introduce and implement malaria support services, and coordinate with relevant ministries of health, PATH technical teams and other implementing partners globally. The Project/Regional Coordinator will be based within a PMI REACH Malaria country team, within a broader PATH country office.

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with PATH Malaria Program and Ministry of Health program administrative focal point to assist and provide technical support for planned and unplanned events and meetings.
  • Liaise with all relevant stakeholders, including ministries of health, universities, NGOs, civil society, and private sector partners to implement planned activities.
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with project partners.
  • Provide input on standard operating procedures for project implementation.
  • Develop reporting templates and processes to ensure timely and organized delivery of data and reports.
  • Work with in-country and PATH administrative contacts to facilitate contractual and financial reporting requirements.
  • Correspond closely with the US-based team and provide updates on project progress and issues.
  • Monitor start-up activities closely and troubleshoot problems as they arise.
  • Conduct field visits to surveillance sites to ensure adherence to established protocols.
  • Conduct site visits of partners to ensure activities are being implemented as planned.
  • Support the Chief of Party in the development of annual workplan.
  • Collaborate with the Finance team in the elaboration of annual budget.
  • Participate in technical review committee for grants under contracts, as applicable and as needed.
  • Supervise the Program Administrative Assistant
  • Perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Required skills and experience:

  • A minimum of 3 years of experience coordinating technical activities among different stakeholders; including ministries of health, universities, NGOs, civil society, and private sector partners
  •  Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
  • Experience supporting USAID and/or PMI funded health projects, Familiarity with malaria programs.
  • Experience interfacing with and navigating governmental and nongovernmental organizations.
  • Demonstrated effective project management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work with a variety of partners with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Team-oriented and ability to facilitate productive working relationships inside and outside the organization.

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment.

 

PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, caste, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.