Senior Program Officer, Cooperative Biological Engagement Program
PATH is seeking a senior public health expert specialized in infectious diseases and epidemiology based in Tanzania to support the multi-agency project team working on the Cooperative Biological Engagement Program (CBEP) Tanzania Task Order for the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).
The key objectives of the Task Order are to assess the current disease surveillance, biological safety and security, scientific research capabilities, procedures, and processes and respective Tanzania’s regulatory frameworks; and to design an enhanced disease surveillance system capable of near real time detection, diagnosis, and reporting of especially dangerous pathogen outbreaks.
Specific responsibilities:
Under the direction of the responsible manager at PATH's headquarters and the Tanzania Country Program Leader, and guidance from international project advisors, the Sr. Program Officer will coordinate the work of the PATH project team in the country and will work with key national stakeholders and international partners. This includes the following:
Appy Hapa (Peruzzisasa)
PATH
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Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
Desired Skills & Experience
Required Skills:- Deep knowledge of Tanzania public health regulatory practices and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal presentation skills in English and Kiswahili.
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite, including spreadsheets and presentations.
- Medical degree coupled with advanced degree (PhD or MPH) in related field (e.g., public health/epidemiology).
- A minimum of 8 years' of related work experience in Tanzania public health infectious disease programs and operations related to identification, investigation and response to disease outbreaks.
- At least 3 years’ experience in the Tanzania clinical health care system providing diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.
- At least 3 years’ experience supervising and managing a team of professionals.
Company Description
PATH is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential. For more information, please visit www.path.org.Additional Information
- Posted: November 27, 2012
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: Mid-Senior level
- Functions: Other
- Industries: Nonprofit Organization Management
- Job ID: 4264059
Job Description
PATH is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential.PATH is seeking a senior public health expert specialized in infectious diseases and epidemiology based in Tanzania to support the multi-agency project team working on the Cooperative Biological Engagement Program (CBEP) Tanzania Task Order for the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).
The key objectives of the Task Order are to assess the current disease surveillance, biological safety and security, scientific research capabilities, procedures, and processes and respective Tanzania’s regulatory frameworks; and to design an enhanced disease surveillance system capable of near real time detection, diagnosis, and reporting of especially dangerous pathogen outbreaks.
Specific responsibilities:
Under the direction of the responsible manager at PATH's headquarters and the Tanzania Country Program Leader, and guidance from international project advisors, the Sr. Program Officer will coordinate the work of the PATH project team in the country and will work with key national stakeholders and international partners. This includes the following:
- Provide technical leadership and oversee all project activities implemented by the PATH project team in Tanzania to ensure that project objectives are met.
- Assess regulatory frameworks pertaining to CBEP mission areas.
- Lead a baseline assessment of the current clinical healthcare system involved in the identification and reporting of infectious diseases, and develop a detailed report.
- Coordinate the logistics for human health laboratory surveys.
- Lead a baseline assessment of up to 65 human health laboratories in partnership with international experts; and prepare respective reports and analyses.
- Review reports and technical materials developed by other experts and assist the project team in the development of a Concept of Operations for a functional and sustainable Bio Surveillance System in Tanzania.
- Develop and maintain close and effective relationships with key stakeholders at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, other project partners and stakeholders.
- Provide progress reporting and schedule updates on an as needed basis.
Appy Hapa (Peruzzisasa)
Peruzzi na Mimi.
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