Project Assistant, Non Communicable Diseases at PATH

Job Description

• Provide general administrative support to PATH NCD program leadership and staff in Ghana, including drafting letters, filing and maintaining stakeholder records/directory, answer phone calls, welcome visitors and maintain lobby area;
• Schedule meetings, workshops and conferences and ensure all activities run smoothly.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops and conferences;
• Compile and organize relevant background materials for meetings and monitor follow-up activities;
• Take notes for PATH in-person meetings and team conference calls;
• Maintain contacts with stakeholders - international and local NCD partners, government authorities and other PATH projects;
• Coordinate travel arrangements for PATH Projects in country;
• Liaise with PADM to provide constant replenishment of office supplies, logistics etc.
• Contribute to research development including follow up on ethical clearance processes and data entry, as necessary;
• Other relevant tasks as requested by PATH leadership.

Requirement/Skills

• A Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Nursing Administration or related health and Social science discipline;
• A minimum of three (3) years working experience in public health or other related areas;
• A minimum of three (3) year working experience with an international NGO in an administrative support role;
• Experience in organizing meetings and workshops;
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including report writing ability;
• Excellent computer skills using MS Office Suite (particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel);
• Flexible, detail-oriented, organized, adaptable to changing priorities, and able to take initiative and meet strict deadlines;
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimum supervision;
• Experience working with an international organization a plus;
• Interest/passion about health and health rights issues a plus.
• Must have legal authorization to work in Ghana.