Job Openings at PATH

Responsibilities: 

• Provide overall technical and administrative leadership in the areas of financial management and grants management for the project 
• Ensure that financial systems and processes for the project are in compliance with PATH policies, donor expectations and good financial practices.  
• Review budgets and financial reports prepared by country teams and advise on long-range budget/planning issues 
• Monitor and analyze expenses and budgets and conduct financial analyses including forecasting and pipelines. 
• Act as a liaison between project team and PATH shared services such as Procurement, Accounting and Facilities.  
• Participate in technical meetings to advice on operations processes or monitor for potential compliance risks 
• Review, analyze and negotiate subrecipient project budgets 
• Advise country teams on donor requirements, and provide training on financial and grants management, recordkeeping, operational systems, and policies as needed.  
• Analyze project expenses, including partner financial reports, on a monthly and quarterly basis. 
• Coordinate input for the annual work plan and budgeting process with the project team and partners. 

Required Skills and Experience: 

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a field related to business administration or accounting. At least seven years of experience in financial management and grants and contract administration, preferable with an international organization.   
• At least five years of relevant experience managing USAID awards, with preferred experience in managing USAID, USG contracts, and/or Grants under Contract.  
• Extensive knowledge of USAID rules and regulations with experience managing subgrants, experience building capacity in financial management and organizational development of community-based organizations and implementing partners.  
• Relevant skills in accounting software and cloud systems and use of advanced excel.  
• Experience in capacity building of sub grantee organizations and in financial and audits of donor-funded projects and programs.  
• Experience in building and effectively supervising a diverse team of employees.  
• Excellent attention to detail, sound planning and organizational skills, and problem-solving skills.   
• Analytical approach to work and strong time management skills   
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.   
• Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, integrity, credibility, and dedication to PATH’s mission.   
• Professional proficiency in English and French mandatory.   

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Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of HIS systems that provide rapid support during infectious disease outbreaks, focusing on real-time data collection, analysis, and visualization for decision-making. 
• Provide technical support and guidance for the development of HIS for the project, including but not limited to DHIS2/DHIS2 Tracker, and ensuring that these adhere to the appropriate global standards and guidelines such as global 7-1-7 targets. 
• Work with both human and animal health sectors to ensure that disparate data systems are integrated to improve public health decision-making around zoonotic pathogens. 
• Provide leadership, technical support and guidance for the design, development, planning, implementation, and capacity building for necessary staff in analysis, visualization, dissemination, and use of data for performance improvement. 
• Collaborate with country teams and stakeholders to develop and implement preparedness simulations and post-outbreak reviews. Ensure HIS systems can integrate and support these processes through effective data reporting and analysis. 
• Build project and staff capacity to develop and implement data management and analysis systems in line with donor requirements and best practices through formal training and ongoing mentoring. 
• Work with partners in country to develop and run targeted training and HIS workshops catered to local needs and contexts. 
• Design and implement integrated systems that unify indicator-Based Surveillance, Event-Based Surveillance, and non-traditional surveillance approaches into a cohesive pipeline, enabling rapid analysis, informed decision-making, and timely response to pandemic and epidemic-prone diseases.  
• Collaborate with country governments and other stakeholders to conduct HIS-related preparedness simulations, ensuring system capabilities are validated and optimized for outbreak response. 
• Contribute to the development and/or revision of project HIS and related documentation 
• Monitor and work to maintain/improve country stakeholders and donor satisfaction by ensuring high quality service, communication, and management of HIS integration. 
• Establish appropriate project tracking using computer assisted programs and ensure timely entry of project information 

Required qualifications and experience:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree or International Equivalent in public health, Health Science, Analytics, Information Management or Related Field, Master's degree preferred 
• 8+ years of data management and systems experience required 
• Extensive experience working with DHIS2 tool design and implementation. 
• Working knowledge of digital health and information management systems, tools, and processes in low resource settings required 
• Prior work experience in a non- governmental organization (NGO) and with the USG, particularly USAID, CDC, or the U.S. State Department. 
• Prior experience developing HIS solutions for emergency response, including outbreak detection, data management, and post-outbreak evaluations. 
• Experience working with globally distributed teams with diverse background and experience  
• English proficiency required, additionally French or Spanish highly preferred 
• Willing to travel up to 25% 

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Responsibilities include: 

• Assist with the day to day technical and operational aspects of projects, with a focus on francophone countries 
• Support the development, coordination, and implementation of the surveillance activities in the programmatic workplan including but not limited to epidemiological surveillance, laboratory surveillance of zoonotic, epidemic- and pandemic-prone diseases, as well as outbreak investigation at national, regional and/or international levels 
• Support regional technical staff members ensuring that project activities are on track with work plans, with technical expertise informing project implementation 
• Review and revise project and donor reports and draft publications and external communication 
• Coordinate and work with a diverse group of organizations, such as ministries of health, district health staff, international and national development partner organizations, etc. 
• Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining solutions, with little supervision 
• Provide input on national guidelines and normative policies for subject matter areas of expertise 
• Serve as a technical expert on disease surveillance aligning with Joint External Evaluation results, International Health Regulations, and other global guidelines. Provide technical assistance in the development and implementation of DIHS2 systems, with a strong focus on capacity building and training of staff. 
• Assist with the production and timely dissemination of high-quality relevant data and information, including internal and external situation reports (SitReps), the bulletins, health risk assessments. Coordinate with technical and programmatic staff members to ensure that activities are performed as per award requirements and consistent with policy 
• Support internal learning and development of infectious disease surveillance activities within PATH 

Required qualifications and experience: 

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Knowledge/Information in epidemiology, public health, veterinary medicine or related field from a recognized institution 
• At least 5 years of relevant experience international experience in activities related to the application of epidemiological principles and methods in the design, implementation and management of surveillance systems; epidemiological analysis; training; and research 
• At least 3 years' experience working on large USG-funded projects or technical implementation 
• Experience in zoonotic diseases, surveillance systems, and outbreak investigation and control in developing countries 
• In-depth knowledge of, and practical expertise in, public health issues and trends, epidemiological theory, principles and practices and surveillance techniques, systems and procedures 
• Knowledge and skills in supporting cooperation among countries for health development in the areas of epidemiology, surveillance and response 
• Ability to analyze information, identify problems and recommend solutions or adjustments that take into account the particular situations in different countries 
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and an emphasis on quality. 
• Strong analytical skills, and experience with DIHS2 use and tool development 
• Relevant publications, presentations, reports, and manual/tool development 
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization 
• Prior experience in animal health, zoonotic diseases, or multisectoral collaborations.  
• English and French proficiency required 
• Willing to travel up to 25%