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 heath challenges.
PATH seeks three Regional Malaria Senior Clinical Officer for the USG-funded Reaching every at-risk community and household with malaria services (REACH Malaria) global project. REACH aims to provide implementation support services and technical assistance to countries to accelerate progress in comprehensive delivery of facility and community-based malaria services, including malaria case management, prevention of malaria in pregnancy (MiP), health systems strengthening, data collection and use for service delivery, and other malaria prevention interventions.
The three Regional Malaria Senior Clinical Officers will be located in Lindi, Mtwara, and Ruvuma and will report to the Malaria Technical Advisor. They will coordinate implementation of malaria interventions in the region, coordinating with relevant Regional and Council health officials at subnational level, PATH technical teams and other implementing partners.
Candidates should clearly state in their applications which region they are applying for
Responsibilities:
- Manage implementation of project activities at regional, council, facility, and community levels, collaborating closely with Regional/Council Health Management teams, NMCP and other local partners.
- Support the Malaria Technical Advisor to develop regional workplan, budgets and project performance reports
- In coordination with the REACH Senior Leadership team, support project teams to identify technical assistance needs and ensure regional assistance is provided in an efficient and effective manner
- Work closely with Senior Leadership Team to respond to requests for information and ensure REACH Malaria project leadership and USG are informed in a timely manner regarding project challenges, or changes to work plans or budgets, and disseminating key results.
- Liaise with all relevant stakeholders, including subnational Regional /councils health teams, universities, civil society and private sector to implement planned activities
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with project partners.
- Contribute technical expertise in relevant subnational coordination meetings and provide input on standard operating procedures and guidelines for project implementations
- Work with in-country and PATH administrative contacts to facilitate contractual and financial reporting requirements.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to the malaria program at regional and council level, ensuring high-quality interventions across all technical areas.
- Conduct joint field visits with Regional and Council Health Management Teams for supportive supervision and mentorship to health facilities and CHWs to ensure adherence to established guidelines and protocols.
- Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Required skills and experience:
- A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in public health or medical sciences required. A medical degree with a postgraduate qualification in public health or similar is preferred.
- A minimum of five years of experience coordinating technical activities in malaria service delivery programs
- Experience supporting USG funded projects and familiarity with malaria or public health programs.
- Proven team leadership and strong management skills, including use of planning and supervision tools, management of program, documentation, budget monitoring and oversight.
- Experience interfacing with and navigating governmental and nongovernmental organizations.
- Demonstrated effective project management and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of local partners and stakeholders with minimal supervision
- Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
- Team-oriented and ability to facilitate productive working relationships inside and outside the organization.
- Ability to travel frequently within the region required.
