Project Officer

Project Officer

Introducing new malaria diagnostic & drugs, and using surveillance data for rapid response activities

Title: Project Officer
Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
Division: Vietnam Country Program

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 and applicants must have legal authorization to work in Vietnam to be considered and confirm this in their cover letter. PATH offers a highly dynamic work environment and provides competitive compensation and benefits based on experience.

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 health challenges. Working in Vietnam since the early 1980s, PATH established a permanent office in Hanoi in 1997 and an office in Ho Chi Minh City in 2014.

PATH is working closely with the National Institute of Malariology, Parasitology and Entomology (NIMPE) to support their mission to eliminate malaria in Vietnam by 2030. To help eliminate P. vivax malaria PATH is supporting the introduction of new and innovative malaria diagnostics and medicines that will enable all patients to receive the highest standard of care. We are also supporting the better use of malaria surveillance data from the central- to commune-levels that can be monitored to trigger rapid and targeted response activities across Vietnam.

PATH is seeking a Project Officer to support the implementation of these activities. The Project Officer will report to Malaria and Health Security Program Director and work closely with the PATH Malaria, Market Dynamics, and Health Security technical teams to execute high quality management of programming implementation. Our partners include but are not limited to the Ministry of Health, NIMPE, IMPEs, provincial departments of health, provincial CDCs, Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV), NGOs supporting NIMPE, private sector partners, and other relevant international/national agencies.

Responsibilities:

• Support senior staff and project managers in the planning, development, and implementation of project activities
• Assist in monitoring and evaluation of the project to ensure that evidence is gathered, and milestones and deliverables are met.
• Collaborate with NIMPE, IMPEs and provincial CDCs, MMV, NGOs, and other relevant stakeholders on the project design, implementation, and monitoring activities.
• Support senior technical staff in the development of technical guidance/documents/training curriculum for new malaria diagnostics and medicine and response strategies.
• Work closely with PATH and MMV malaria technical advisors to develop, test, implement, and evaluate solutions for the introduction of new malaria diagnostics and drugs.
• Facilitate and support project roll out in a timely manner to ensure implementation, monitoring and supportive supervision of project activities.
• Proactively learn and keep up to date on the latest guidance on malaria case and surveillance, and participate in national, regional, and global malaria conferences and workshops.
• Work closely with the technical team, IT staff, and project partners to identify issues/challenges and develop strategies for effective implementation of workplan activities.
• Build, develop, and maintain relationships with local key stakeholders and other organizations in project-related activities.
• Serve as a technical specialist to strengthen PATH’s malaria program portfolio in Vietnam and the Southeast Asia Region.
• Support with other project- and malaria-related tasks and activities that may arise during the course of the project.

Required skills and experience:

• Education and/or public health professional with advanced degree or relevant background. Knowledge infectious diseases and prior experience collaborating with the Ministry of Health highly preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years working experience in public health.
• Understanding of the Vietnam health system and implementation of health programs at both the central and provincial level.
• Understanding of guidance from the World Health Organization on approaches to control and eliminate malaria preferred.
• Experience working effectively with government agencies, and private sector counterparts, especially with the Ministry of Health.
• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.
• Excellent written and spoken English is required.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30 percent.

Note: this position is contingent upon donor funding. All offers are conditional upon donor approval.

Must have legal authorization to work in Vietnam.
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, gender, gender identity or orientation, 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.

HOW TO APPLY:

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