Project Officer, Optimize: Immunizations Systems & Technologies

Project Officer, Optimize: Immunizations Systems & Technologies
Tracking Code
3873

Job Description
Please submit a cover letter with your resume describing your interest in this position and how you meet the requirements.  Application materials must be submitted in English. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in Vietnam in order to be considered for this position. PATH offers a highly dynamic work environment and provides competitive compensation and benefits based on experience and background.  The salary range for this position is $1,027-$1,283 gross per month.  The salary and benefits package are paid in VND.

PATH seeks a public health professional with qualitative and quantitative research experience to fill the role of Project Officer and contribute to the exciting work of Project Optimize. Project Optimize is a collaboration between the World Health Organization and PATH with research and demonstration activities being conducted in Vietnam, Senegal, Tunisia, and Guatemala. The Project Officer will support the search and demonstration of new and innovative systems and technologies for the vaccine supply chain in Vietnam. Activities in Vietnam will be implemented in two phases, a formative research phase followed by demonstration activities. All activities will be conducted in close collaboration between PATH and the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE).

The Project Officer will work under the guidance and direction of the Optimize Project Coordinator and in close collaboration with the Optimize Project Specialist and global Optimize team.  Responsibilities include the following:

- Provide input into the design of both formative research and demonstration components of the project
- Work closely with partners to develop research instruments and detailed workplans and timelines
- Prepare submissions to secure necessary project approvals
- Provide training on research and project implementation, monitoring and evaluation
- Supervise and monitor project implementation
- Lead data analysis and prepare research and demonstration project reports
- Participate in the development of annual workplans and budgets

Required Skills
- Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
- Able and willing to travel within Vietnam up to 40 percent per year.
- Good written and spoken Vietnamese and English.
- Proven ability to provide training and technical support to research and project partners.

Required Experience
Advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, or other relevant discipline. A minimum of five years relevant work experience, including experience in qualitative and quantitative research. Field experience in supply chain and logistics (public or private sector) desirable.  Experience with information systems desirable. Knowledge of immunization systems preferred.

Job Location: Hanoi, VIETNAM
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
 
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Job Details
Organisation Name: 
PATH
Location: 
Ha Noi
Application Deadline: 
Tue, 2009-12-15