Program Officer at PATH

The project officer will report to the Global Program Leader for Non-communicable Diseases and will focus her efforts on advancing PATH’s NCD Strategy and delivering with quality, working efficiently and optimizing new opportunities.

Program Officer Job Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of PATH’s NCD strategy.
• Provide technical guidance on project design and implementation, leading proposal writing efforts.
• Establish and manage international stakeholder relations including those with funding partners.
• Work collaboratively across technical disciplines, programs and countries to produce timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Manage project implementation.
• Develop communication tools, presentations, background information and reports.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of project reports, publications, proposals, and others, as required.
• Represent PATH in international conferences, if required.

Requirements for the Program Officer Job

• Master’s degree in public health, health policy, business administration, or similar plus seven (7) years of experience in non-communicable diseases program in/for developing countries. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Solid technical knowledge of non-communicable diseases, particularly diabetes and / or cardiovascular disease.
• Ability to adapt and work under various working conditions.
• Strong organizational and management skills, e.g., setting priorities and completing tasks on time and on budget.
• Must have experience working for or collaborating with government ministries, local and national NGOs, and/or multilateral agencies.
• Solid technical knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
• New business development, especially proposal writing.
• Strong project planning and management capability.
• Skilled in project monitoring and evaluation techniques
• Ability to develop and maintain close and effective relationships with partnering organizations at local, national, and international levels.
• Proven effectiveness working in a team-based environment, but capable also of managing one’s own time.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally up to 30% of the time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Commitment to increasing the profile of NCDs in the global health field.