PATH is an international nonprofit organization
that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial
approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from
lifesaving vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities.
Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower
people to achieve their full potential.
that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial
approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from
lifesaving vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities.
Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower
people to achieve their full potential.
PATH is seeking a senior public health expert
specialized in infectious diseases and epidemiology based in Tanzania to
support the multi-agency project team working on the Cooperative Biological
Engagement Program (CBEP) Tanzania Task Order for the U.S. Defense Threat
Reduction Agency (DTRA).
specialized in infectious diseases and epidemiology based in Tanzania to
support the multi-agency project team working on the Cooperative Biological
Engagement Program (CBEP) Tanzania Task Order for the U.S. Defense Threat
Reduction Agency (DTRA).
The key objectives of the Task Order are to assess
the current disease surveillance, biological safety and security, scientific
research capabilities, procedures, and processes and respective Tanzania’s
regulatory frameworks; and to design an enhanced disease surveillance system
capable of near real time detection, diagnosis, and reporting of especially
dangerous pathogen outbreaks.
the current disease surveillance, biological safety and security, scientific
research capabilities, procedures, and processes and respective Tanzania’s
regulatory frameworks; and to design an enhanced disease surveillance system
capable of near real time detection, diagnosis, and reporting of especially
dangerous pathogen outbreaks.
Specific responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Responsible Manager at
PATH’s headquarters and the Tanzania Country Program Leader, and guidance from
international project advisors, the Sr. Program Officer will coordinate the
work of the PATH project team in the country and will work with key national
stakeholders and international partners.
PATH’s headquarters and the Tanzania Country Program Leader, and guidance from
international project advisors, the Sr. Program Officer will coordinate the
work of the PATH project team in the country and will work with key national
stakeholders and international partners.
This includes the following:
Provide
technical leadership and oversee all project activities implemented by the PATH
project team in Tanzania to ensure that project objectives are met
technical leadership and oversee all project activities implemented by the PATH
project team in Tanzania to ensure that project objectives are met
Assess
regulatory frameworks pertaining to CBEP mission areas
regulatory frameworks pertaining to CBEP mission areas
Lead a
baseline assessment of the current clinical healthcare system involved in the
identification and reporting of infectious diseases, and develop a detailed
report
baseline assessment of the current clinical healthcare system involved in the
identification and reporting of infectious diseases, and develop a detailed
report
Coordinate
the logistics for human health laboratory surveys
the logistics for human health laboratory surveys
Lead a
baseline assessment of up to 65 human health laboratories in partnership with
international experts; and prepare respective reports and analyses
baseline assessment of up to 65 human health laboratories in partnership with
international experts; and prepare respective reports and analyses
Review
reports and technical materials developed by other experts and assist the
project team in the development of a Concept of Operations for a functional and
sustainable Bio Surveillance System in Tanzania
reports and technical materials developed by other experts and assist the
project team in the development of a Concept of Operations for a functional and
sustainable Bio Surveillance System in Tanzania
Develop
and maintain close and effective relationships with key stakeholders at the Ministry
of Health and Social Welfare, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
World Health Organization, other project partners and stakeholders
and maintain close and effective relationships with key stakeholders at the Ministry
of Health and Social Welfare, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
World Health Organization, other project partners and stakeholders
Provide
progress reporting and schedule updates on an as needed basis
progress reporting and schedule updates on an as needed basis
The job requires willingness and ability to travel
(25%) to various locations in Tanzania.
(25%) to various locations in Tanzania.
Required Skills
Deep
knowledge of Tanzania public health regulatory practices and procedures
knowledge of Tanzania public health regulatory practices and procedures
Excellent
written and verbal presentation skills in English and Kiswahili
written and verbal presentation skills in English and Kiswahili
Proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite, including spreadsheets and
presentations
Proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite, including spreadsheets and
presentations
Medical
degree coupled with advanced degree (PhD or MPH) in related field (e.g., public
health/epidemiology)
degree coupled with advanced degree (PhD or MPH) in related field (e.g., public
health/epidemiology)
Required Experience
A minimum
of 8 years’ of related work experience in Tanzania public health infectious
disease programs and operations related to identification, investigation and
response to disease outbreaks
of 8 years’ of related work experience in Tanzania public health infectious
disease programs and operations related to identification, investigation and
response to disease outbreaks
At least 3
years’ experience in the Tanzania clinical health care system providing
diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases
years’ experience in the Tanzania clinical health care system providing
diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases
At least 3
years’ experience supervising and managing a team of professionals
years’ experience supervising and managing a team of professionals
How to apply:
Please visit our employment website, http://www.path.org/jobs
, click on the career site link, search for 5364 and apply online.
, click on the career site link, search for 5364 and apply online.
PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal
opportunity employer.
opportunity employer.
Closing Date: Friday, 04 January 2013
