Senior Technical Assistance Advisor

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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 is a global organization that works to accelerate health equity by bringing together public institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing health challenges. With expertise in science, health, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales solutions—including vaccines, drugs, devices, diagnostics, and innovative approaches to strengthening health systems worldwide. PATH seeks a Senior Technical Assistance Advisor to provide support to the Epidemic Preparedness and Response Initiative on a temporary basis. Timing: 60% November 1, 2024-April 1, 2025

The Senior Technical Assistance Advisor must meet or exceed the required qualifications listed below. This individual should be a subject matter expert in surveillance with experience in infectious disease activities funded by USAID and/or CDC.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide supervisory support to EPR Initiative team members
• Provide technical assistance to infectious disease projects funded by USAID, CDC, and other donors on an as-needed basis.
• Participate as a technical lead in business development opportunities related to infectious disease surveillance
• Supervise technical staff members ensuring that project activities are on track with work plans, with technical expertise informing project implementation
• Prepare 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.
• 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, coordinating across the institution on emergency response efforts including mpox.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Master’s degree in public health from a recognized institution
• Spanish language skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office, STATA, ODK and other relevant software tools
• Experience working in Kenya, Zambia, Uganda, and Tanzania preferred
• At least 10 years of relevant experience international experience in activities related to the infectious disease surveillance, AMR, or malaria programs
• Experience in surveillance and outbreak investigation and control in developing countries
• Knowledge and skills in supporting cooperation among countries for health development in the areas of epidemiology, surveillance and response
• Relevant publications, presentations, reports, and manual/tool development
• Experience leading business development efforts in the technical area
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization
• English proficiency required, Spanish proficiency strongly preferred

Must have legal authorization to work in USA

PATH is a diverse nonprofit organization that creates a culture of collaboration and partnership. Learn more about the impact you can make globally here.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and generous benefits. For candidates based in the U.S., the annual salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000. The final salary is based on a variety of objective factors.

PATH provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes 15 vacation, 10 holiday, 2 personal and 12 sick days per year; medical and dental plans; life insurance; disability and retirement benefits. For more details click here.

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, caste, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.