Candidates must have
legal authorization to work and must currently reside in Tanzania. Relocation
and work permits will not be funded.
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.
PATH is seeking a
public health expert specialized in infectious diseases and epidemiology based
in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to support the multi-agency project team working on
the Cooperative Biological Engagement Program Tanzania Task Order for the U.S.
Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
The key objectives
of the Task Order are to assess the current disease surveillance, biological
safety and security, scientific research capabilities, procedures, 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.
Under the direction
of the Senior Program Officer, and guidance from international project
advisors, the Program Officer will provide the needed technical expertise to
achieve the task order objectives. Specific responsibilities include:
Assistance in the assessment of regulatory frameworks pertaining to
Cooperative Biological Engagement Program mission areas.
Coordinating the logistics for human health laboratory surveys.
Assistance in conducting a baseline assessment of up to 65 human health
laboratory laboratories in partnership with international experts; and
preparation of respective reports and analyses.
Assistance in conducting a baseline assessment of the current clinical
healthcare system involved in the identification and reporting of infectious
diseases, and developing a detailed report.
of reports and technical materials developed by other experts and assistance
with the development of a Concept of Operations of a functional and sustainable
Bio Surveillance System in Tanzania.
Development of 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.
Required Skills:
minimum of 5 years of related work experience in Tanzania public health
infectious disease programs and operations related to identification,
investigation and response to disease outbreaks.
least 3 years’ experience in the Tanzania clinical health care system providing
diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.
knowledge of Tanzania public health regulatory practices and procedures.
Excellent written and verbal presentation skills in English and
Kiswahili.
in the use of MS Office Suite, including spreadsheets and presentations.
Required Experience:
Medical degree coupled with an advanced degree (PhD or MPH) in related field
(e.g., public health/epidemiology).
Please apply online
to www.path.org job #5334
Friday, 25 January 2013