Project Lead – Global Fund Sustainable and Integrated Data Systems

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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 Project Director for the anticipated Sustainable and Integrated Data Systems project funded by The Global Fund. The project will leverage Global Fund-supported country investments to strengthen and integrate data systems for disease surveillance, engaging health impact across priority diseases and public health functions.

The Project Lead will provide overall strategic leadership and serve as primary liaison with the Global Fund, ministries, and partners. S/he will oversee multi-country planning, implementation, and delivery of the TA activities defined in this project, and will coordinate the project team, ensuring quality outputs and on-time deliverables. The Project Lead will be accountable for the successful financial management of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development of project strategy and implementation from inception to completion, including the execution of all aspects of project implementation.  
• Oversee, through matrixed management, the work of a small team of project staff based in Zambia, Ghana, and Senegal to deliver on the project workplans.
• Identify and mitigate potential project risks and communicate efforts to donor and government counterparts. 
• Represent the project team in meetings with key partners, government officials, and other stakeholders.  
• Collaborate with local partners, government agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders to enhance project outcomes.
• Manage project budget in compliance with donor and PATH requirements.
• Lead development of project and donor reports.
• Facilitate cross-country learning on digital health/data system integration approaches
• Maintain open and effective communication with the multiple global PATH project teams (MACEPA, STRIDES) to coordinate regional/global TA and support that is efficient, timely, and responsive to the respective country needs.
• Ensure documentation of lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.
• Lead processes, in close collaboration with respective country focal points and Ministry of Health and Public Health Institute staff, the identification and hiring of embedded TA in the three project countries.
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship on relevant areas to the project such as digital health systems integration, HMIS interoperability, community health information platforms, supporting government with embedded technical assistance, etc.

Required Skills and Experience:

• At least a master’s degree in relevant discipline. 
• At least twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience in the public health sector. 
• Proven experience as a Project Lead/Project Director for development projects, with experience working on multi-country projects as asset.
• A strong understanding of the data systems for health of Zambia, Ghana, and/or Senegal, with direct experience working with at least one of these Ministries of Health, particularly with embedded models of technical support.

• A strong understanding of health information system integration approaches, interoperability standards, and platforms.
• Ability to work on a complex project with multiple concurrent workplans, short deadlines, and an emphasis on value for money.

• English fluency required, French proficiency is an asset.

• Ability to travel within Africa up to 20%.

Location: Lusaka, Zambia; Accra, Ghana; Dakar, Senegal

Must have legal authorization to work in Zambia, Ghana, or 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.