IDDS GHSA Team Lead

Job Description – IDDS GHSA Team Lead – Vietnam Country Program

Position: IDDS GHSA Team Lead
Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
Type of position: Full-time

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 havelegal authorization to work in Vietnam to be considered and confirm this in their cover letter. PATHoffers a highly dynamic work environment and provides competitive compensation and benefits based on experience. Salary and benefit package are paid in VND.

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.

Infectious Disease Detection and Surveillance (IDDS) is a five-year USAID-funded project that serves the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), TB programs and other related initiatives. IDDS has the following overall objectives: (1) Improve the detection of diseases of public health importance, including tuberculosis (TB) and zoonotic diseases, through an accessible, accurate, adaptable, timely, and integrated diagnostic network system; (2) Improve the quality of real-time surveillance systems for pathogens of greatest public health concern, including TB and zoonotic diseases, and; (3) Generate evidence-based guidance
and innovative solutions to strengthen in-country diagnostic networks and surveillance
systems.

PATH is seeking the IDDS GHSA Team Lead to be responsible for overall management of IDDS GHSA project activities in Vietnam and for technical direction for GHSA activities, as well as coordination with other project team members and partners who lead specific activities. The IDDS GHSA Team Lead will work closely with USAID/Vietnam to provide thought leadership and represent the project in country. This position reports to the IDDS Project Director based in Rockville, MD; IDDS Surveillance Lead based in Rockville, MD; and PATH Deputy Program Director of Global Health Security (GHS) in Vietnam. This position operates under the management and oversight of the IDDS project senior management team, led by the IDDS Project Director.

Responsibilities:

• Represent IDDS GHSA in Vietnam to the USAID mission, the Governmentof Vietnam, and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership for the GHSA component.
• Ensure IDDS activities are aligned with country priorities and are well-coordinated with otherorganizations working in Vietnam.
• Utilize evidence-based methods and best practices to implement workplan activities.
• Lead the IDDS GHSA project team in Vietnam – providing the vision, coordination, resource management, and oversight of staff required to accomplish workplan activities and meet project objectives.
• Manage project budget for the implementation of project activities.
• Work with PATH PADM and other relevant staff to ensure country financial and technical reporting requirements are met.
• Follow established processes to guarantee the technical and programmatic quality of IDDS work and overall progress of IDDS GHSA activities in Vietnam. This can include making necessary adjustments to operations to fit the requirements when necessary or recommended by USAID.
• Ensures that any departures in work scope or budget or any legal, regulatory or ethical concerns arepromptly reported to IDDS leadership in the US and the PATH GHS Deputy Program Director in Vietnam.
• Work closely with USAID and with the IDDS US-based team to define and adjust annual work plansas well as implementing technical activities.
• Work closely with Global Health Security Agenda and other initiatives as are agreed in the scope for IDDS GHSA as well as partners and stakeholders to ensure coordinated approach.
• Works collaboratively and coordinates with regional and/or other country Technical Leads as well asteam partners on the implementation of activities.

Required Skills and Experiences:

• Minimum Master’s degree or higher in public health, international development, or related field with afocus on infectious disease surveillance or diagnostics.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing health systems strengthening programs.
• Familiarity with USG management, programs, and operations including regulatory and reportingrequirements.
• Experience working with the Global Health Security Agenda preferred.
• Experience with USAID or USG-funded projects preferred.
• Technical competency in infectious disease(s) and disease surveillance or diagnostics.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data for decision making.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Vietnamese.
• Strong English written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills in facilitation and stakeholder engagement/coordination

Up to 30% national and/or international travel.

Must have legal work authorization 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, geneticinformation, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protectedveteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

HOW TO APPLY:

All applications are made online. For a full job description and to apply online, please access via this link https://bit.ly/3twsWn6 For visit PATH website (www.path.org) then go to (Careers/Search Job Listings/Asia/ Project Management) Deadline for applications: 8th April 2022.

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