PATH VACANCIES

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 has recently secured funding to support work on the Cooperative Biological Engagement Program CBEP); Tanzania Task Order for the U.S Defense Threat Rduction 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. We are therefore seeking qualified candidates for the following positions.

1. SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER - TRACKING CODE 5324

PATH is looking for a senior public health expert specialized in infectious diseases and epidemiology to be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to support the multi-agency project team working on the above mentioned project. 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.

2. PROGRAM OFFICER - TRACKING CODE 5333

PATH is looking for a senior public health expert specialized in infectious diseases and epidemiology to be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to support the multi-agency project team working on the above mentioned project. Under the direction of the Senior Program Officer and guidance from international project advisors,Program Officer will provide the needed technical
expertise to achieve the task order objectives.

Detailed job descriptions and application instructions

Please visit our website http://www.path.org for more details on these positions. Qualified candidates should submit their resume and cover letter online to apply through our website. We appreciate your application
but only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

PATH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Deadline of Applications is 23rd Nov, 2012

Source : DailyNews 12/11/2012