PATH is hiring a Program Assistant, Infectious Diseases Detection and Surveillance.

Job Description

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multi sector 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 health challenges.

The Infectious Disease Detection and Surveillance (IDDS) is a five-year USAID-funded project with the following overall objectives (1) Improve the detection of diseases of public health importance and identification of antimicrobial resistance AMR in priority infectious diseases through an accessible, accurate, adaptable, timely, and integrated diagnostic network system; (2) Improve the quality of real-time surveillance systems for pathogens of greatest public health concern, including AMR and zoonotic diseases, and; (3) Generate evidence-based guidance and innovative solutions to strengthen in-country diagnostic networks and surveillance systems using a One Health approach.

PATH is seeking a Program Assistant to provide general administrative support e.g. printing, photocopying, documentation preparations, support logistics of meetings including setting up project meetings and taking minutes, coordinate travel, review expense reports, compile and organize relevant background materials for meetings, support and coordinate project procurement and monitor implementation of project activities using an online project management systems like JIRA. This role will also be responsible for filing and maintaining project documents, distributing supplies or project materials, assist in disbursing/processing payments for workshops expenses, per diems and preparation of activity budgets. This position reports to the Team lead for IDDS based in Dakar, Senegal.

Responsibilities

Support general administrative work e.g. printing, photocopying, documentation preparations, filing and data entry.
Support and coordinate project procurements.
Tracking the implementation of project activities using an online project management system like JIRA.
Capture minutes at some of the project meetings.
Organize meetings and workshops and providing logistics support.
Setting up and managing virtual/online meetings.
Coordinate travels, review expense reports, compile and organize relevant background materials for meetings.
Prepare budgets for project activities.
Distribute supplies or project materials, assist in disbursing/processing payments for workshop expenses.
Support mobile money transactions for meeting participants.
Maintain an inventory of IDDS field supplies.
Work closely with the IDDS team lead to plan for implementing activities

Required Experience

The applicant must hold a degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, or its equivalent in a related field
At least three years of experience in the country, with a focus on, supporting projects in Non Government institution environments.
Experience in secretarial services
Experience in working with International NGOs
Fluency in written and spoken English
Strong interpersonal skills in facilitation and stakeholder engagement/coordination
Familiarity with USG programs and experience residing and working in Senegal
are also preferred.
Must have legal authorization to work in Senegal

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, 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.

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Closing date : 10 February 2022.