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Title: Senior Program Assistant, Center for Vaccine Innovation and Access Location: United States, Washington DC Headquarters locations United States, Washington DC Headquarters Office United States, Seattle Headquarters Office time type Full time Job Description: PATH current employees - please log in and apply Here 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’s Center for Vaccine Innovation and Access (CVIA) brings together our expertise across every stage of the long and complex process of vaccine research, development, and delivery to make lifesaving vaccines widely available to children and communities across the world. CVIA’s current portfolio encompasses more than two dozen vaccines either in development or already in use to protect against fifteen different diseases. Our focus is on vaccines to address the leading diseases that claim children’s lives worldwide: pneumonia, diarrheal disease, and malaria; as well as other global health priorities, such as polio and meningitis. We work in partnership with national health ministries, pharmaceutical manufacturers, donors, international financing and regulatory organizations, and many others. PATH has led numerous global partnerships, including the award-winning Meningitis Vaccine Project and the Malaria Vaccine Initiative, which helped develop the first malaria vaccine candidate recommended for pilot implementation. PATH is currently recruiting for a Senior Program Assistant (SPA) who will provide administrative support to a portfolio of projects in the Center for Vaccine Innovation and Access (CVIA) division. The SPA will be a team member on a diverse portfolio of projects in CVIA, including vaccine introduction and development projects, and cross-program activities within CVIA, as assigned. The successful candidate will be required to obtain the PATH Proofreaders Certification within 120 days of employment. Please apply by Wednesday, June 10th for consideration. Responsibilities: - Assist one or more CVIA teams, and may provide support to a CVIA Global Head, with correspondence containing complex and confidential communications to internal and external contacts. Where appropriate, draft responses or triage queries or issues to other team members for response. Ensure timely flow of information and materials. - Provide administrative support in the proofreading, formatting, and document management of proposals, reports, work plans, and other documents. Create review timelines for key documents with multiple collaborators. Compile reference lists for manuscripts and other externally facing documents. - Organize and collate project information to support development of project reports to funders and facilitate report submission according to funder requirements. - Coordinate and manage travel arrangements for non-PATH team members and consultants, including travel forms, supporting documentation, and reimbursements as applicable. For travel of multiple PATH staff to the same location/meeting, coordinate group hotel block as requested. - Manage scheduling and planning of meetings, including compiling and organizing relevant background materials, assisting with drafting and distributing agendas and minutes, and monitoring follow-up activities such as decisions, action items, and other tasks as requested. - Ensure that logistics for meetings, workshops, and other events are arranged. This includes preparing meeting materials, arranging web conferences using appropriate platforms, making catering arrangements, making room reservations, maintaining participant lists, coordinating with Seattle or DC facilities as required, and assisting with guest arrangements. - Assist with completion of administrative forms as required, including credit card expense reports and meal substantiation forms. - Ensure that project team communication and information systems, including SharePoint, Box, Smartsheet, and any other electronic and paper filing systems, are in place and are regularly maintained. Serve as the primary point of contact to assist team members with filing and locating key project documents. - Assist team members with support in using various software programs. Liaise with Information Technology department to resolve hardware and software problems. - Serve as member of the CVIA’s administrative team to ensure smooth coordination of team schedule and project activities among the different offices. Provide back up for other CVIA Program Assistants. Required skills and experience: - Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of progressively responsible administrative experience required; or an Associate’s degree and four years of strong administrative support experience. Candidate must demonstrate exceptional organizational, coordination, and administrative skills in a fast-paced professional environment. - Articulate communicator, excellent oral and written communication skills in English. - Demonstrated history of being proactive and ability to work independently. - Proficiency in the application of Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on proficiency in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Experience with Smartsheet preferred. - Proven ability to learn and help others use new software. - Proven success drafting, proofreading, and editing documents. - Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-site organization and a team-based structure. - Proven effectiveness prioritizing competing demands and remaining flexible and adaptable with changing priorities. - High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to compliance and accountability standards. - Experience with or willingness to learn science-related terminology and concepts related to immunology and vaccines. - Extremely detail oriented. - Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with a proactive nature. - Must have legal authorization to work in the United States. - Must pass an internal proofreading and style-guide certification exam within the first 6 months of employment. 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 $56,000-$70,000. The final salary is based on a variety of objective factors. PATH provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes 15 vacation, 11 holiday, 2 personal, and 12 sick days per year; medical and dental plans; life insurance; and disability and retirement benefits. For more details click here. Hybrid Work PATH operates within a hybrid workplace model unless otherwise noted. Hybrid employees must reside within commuting distance of one of our PATH offices. PATH’s US offices are located in Seattle, WA, and Washington, DC.

Role Description PATH is seeking a Program Associate for PATH’s Climate Health work in Madhya Pradesh. The Program Associate will work with the state, divisional, and district officials to provide technical assistance and hand-holding support for the CHART, CHIP, and state government. - Lead district-level implementation of CHART and CHIP by translating discovery-phase insights (heat and MNCH work in Gwalior) into actionable interventions and pilots. - Provide technical assistance and handholding support to district and state government officials for integrating climate and health considerations into planning and service delivery. - Coordinate with government departments, Technical Working Groups (TWGs), and partners to co-develop and operationalize climate-resilient health solutions. - Support data collection, validation, and analysis related to climate stressors, health outcomes, and facility-level vulnerabilities to inform CHART analytics and planning. - Facilitate vulnerability and experience assessments, ensuring integration of local knowledge and scientific evidence into adaptation planning. - Assist in testing and refining CHART prototypes, including predictive analytics, risk visualization tools, and solutions database. - Support implementation of CHIP interventions for climate-resilient health infrastructure, including facility assessments, simulations, and retrofit solution deployment. - Coordinate field activities including stakeholder consultations, FGDs, IDIs, and co-creation workshops to inform tool design and solution prioritization. - Contribute to development and testing of adaptation solutions, particularly for MNCH and primary healthcare systems. - Support monitoring, evaluation, and documentation of pilot interventions, including pre- and post-assessment of climate adaptation outcomes. - Facilitate capacity building of government stakeholders and frontline workers on climate-health tools, approaches, and solutions. - Assist in scaling efforts, including expansion to new geographies, stakeholder engagement, and development of implementation roadmaps. - Support knowledge management, reporting, and dissemination of learnings, best practices, and evidence for policy and program uptake. Qualifications - Master’s Degree preferably in Climate Health/ Sustainable Development/ Environmental Engineering/ Environmental Planning/ Public Health or any other relevant field. - At least 3-5 years of experience in primary and secondary research, documentation, presentation, and working with the communities from the climate adaptation and resilience perspective. - Prior experience of working in Climate Health is strongly desired. - Technical knowledge and field experience in the areas mentioned above. - Familiarity with the Indian public health system, flagship initiatives in climate change, and human health. Requirements - Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills in English and Hindi. - Data analysis, data visualization, and analytical thinking skills. - Strong coordination and documentation skills. - Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams and partner organizations. - High proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Secondary research to search relevant data & documents. - Ability to handle a variety of assignments under the pressure of deadlines. Benefits - This position is funded till January 2027, employment after project period is subject to the availability of funds.

PATH current employees - please log in and apply Here 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's Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (MNTD) and Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR) program is a leader in the effort to end malaria illnesses and deaths, strengthens infectious disease surveillance systems, supports integration across sectors and disease verticals, and assists countries in addressing emerging infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance.   As part of our growing portfolio, we are building a roster of experienced consultants with technical depth in infectious disease surveillance. Scope of Work Selected consultants will be engaged on a project-by-project basis and may support a range of activities, including: - Strategic planning for infectious disease surveillance systems - Landscape analysis of surveillance systems and health information architecture - Designing or optimizing indicator- and event-based surveillance, outbreak detection, or response systems - Supporting governments to integrate AI or advanced analytics into health system decision-making - Developing technical reports, presentations, and operational frameworks - Capacity building and workshop facilitation in English and/or French-speaking settings Qualifications We are seeking candidates who meet all of the following core requirements: Core Requirements - Demonstrated experience in infectious disease surveillance systems - Fluency in English - Strong client-facing communication and facilitation skills - Ability to work independently in dynamic, multicultural environments Desirable - Masters-level or higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field - Professional proficiency in French - Experience working with or advising Ministries of Health - Prior work with international donors such as Global Fund, Gates Foundation, USAID, WHO, or KfW - Knowledge of digital health tools (e.g., DHIS2, malaria dashboards, AI-supported surveillance platforms) - Experience living or working in/with Francophone countries Application Process Interested applicants should submit: - CV (max 3 pages) - Short cover letter (max 1 page) summarizing relevant experience - Daily rate in USD We accept applications on a rolling basis and will prioritize candidates available for short-notice deployments or remote technical support. Due to the anticipated volume of applicants, we will not be able to contact individuals unless they are shortlisted. Position Type: Short-term Consultant (Roster) Location: Global, Remote Languages Required: English required, French preferred Application Deadline: Rolling Start Date: Rolling / As needed

Role Description PATH is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor with deep expertise in instant payment systems to provide independent technical oversight and quality assurance support for the development of governance and operational frameworks for Inclusive & Instant Payment Systems. - Provide expert assessment of technical outputs against international standards (including Level One Project principles, ISO 20022, and applicable regulatory frameworks). - Identify and flag technical risks, gaps, inconsistencies, or overengineering in proposed frameworks, architectures, and operational designs. - Support informed decision-making on milestone acceptance, payment approvals, and vendor performance. - Offer strategic advisory inputs to PATH and its partners on emerging technical issues, new project opportunities, and evolving market dynamics. Qualifications - Minimum of 10 years’ professional experience in the design, implementation, or oversight of real-time or instant payment systems, payment switches, or national payment infrastructure. - Demonstrated experience with open-source payment platforms (particularly Mojaloop) and/or commercial instant payment system solutions. - Proven track record of conducting independent technical reviews, quality assurance assessments, or technical due diligence of complex ICT or fintech projects. - Experience working with or advising central banks, national financial switches, or regulatory authorities on payment system governance, scheme design, and operational frameworks. - Familiarity with Level One Project (L1P) design principles, ISO 20022 messaging standards, and relevant regulatory frameworks in developing country contexts. - Experience in African markets or comparable developing economy contexts is highly desirable. Requirements - Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex technical deliverables and identify gaps, risks, and opportunities. - Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and actionable technical review memos and advisory notes. - Demonstrated ability to navigate among diverse stakeholders, including government officials, development partners, technology vendors, and financial institutions. - Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent review workstreams across different country contexts. - Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Proficiency in French is highly desirable given country engagements in Guinea and Burundi. Benefits - Engagement is for a period of up to three (3) years from the date of contract signature, with an estimated level of effort of 10–40 hours per month. - Subject to annual performance review and renewal based on mutual agreement and the continued needs of the project. - Flexible, on-demand access to senior technical expertise that can be scaled up or down in response to the pace of country deployments and volume of deliverables under review. Application Requirements - Letter of expression of interest (cover letter) describing relevant experience and approach to the role. - Curriculum vitae (CV) indicating all relevant experience from similar assignments, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the candidate and at least three (3) professional references with experience in payment systems or financial infrastructure. - A brief technical writing sample (e.g., a technical review memo, assessment report, or advisory note) demonstrating the candidate’s analytical and communication capabilities. - Proposed daily rate in US dollars, exclusive of any operational or administrative costs. Important Notes - Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 30 days of submission of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. - Applicants should indicate their preferred (all-in) daily rate in US dollars.

• Lead the design and implementation of a rapid qualitative analysis of provider readiness, barriers, and hesitancy influencing TPT uptake among 10 leading private providers across 3 districts of Mumbai (Govandi, Sion, Kurla) • Analyze interview data to identify key themes and prepare a comprehensive Private Provider Hesitancy Analysis Report summarizing themes identified, provider concerns, and recommendations for targeted demand generation strategies • Conduct gap analysis of existing national and state-level risk communication materials with the Project Lead, reviewing provider hesitancy findings and beneficiary needs related to TPT awareness, risk perception, and hesitancy • Develop an evidence-based TPT Gap Analysis Report identifying specific behavioral barriers among private providers and household contacts, along with the Project Lead • Design a Demand Generation Framework specifying priority messages, recommended communication channels, and roles for providers, beneficiaries, and project staff in addressing identified barriers, along with the Project Lead • Develop a finalized Demand Generation Toolkit including high-fidelity Provider Value-Proposition Aids and Beneficiary Decision-Support Materials tailored to Mumbai context, along with the Project Lead

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of comprehensive monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems for the PIVOT-TPT project. • Ensure rigorous data generation, quality assurance, and actionable insights for program improvement and donor accountability. • Work closely with the Project Lead, State Operations teams, NTEP officials, private provider partners, and other key stakeholders. • Establish an integrated data ecosystem that captures performance across the full TPT care cascade. • Design a comprehensive MEL framework aligned with TIFA and NTEP guidelines, including data collection tools, management protocols, and QA procedures. • Conduct monthly KPI analyses with narrative reports on trends, bottlenecks, and corrective recommendations. • Design and launch a real-time interactive dashboard linking project MIS with Ni-kshay for live KPI tracking. • Consolidate and validate monthly data from all project partners and Ni-kshay to produce standardized performance reports.

• Support and maintain the multi-country DHIS2 configuration for both desktop and mobile applications. • Support multi country system administration, maintenance, configuration, analytics, and dashboard development for the REACH project, including the DHIS2 configuration, DHIS2 mobile applications, and other project applications as needed. • Support the creation and maintenance of data validation rules and other data quality checks to improve data quality. • Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting to country program staff to support the use of the web and mobile DHIS2 applications, and associated tools. • Provide technical support to strengthen use of DHIS2 visualizations and dashboards for evidence-based decision-making through the DHIS2 Interpretations app and Data-to-Action approaches. • Support capacity building of MEL Officers, other project staff, and national program staff in REACH supported countries to effectively use DHIS2 and other digital health tools and interpret data. • Support the implementation of detailed plans to support the transition and integration of the project’s DHIS2 to national Ministry of Health or national malaria program systems, including both systems administration, ongoing maintenance, and management of day-to-day operations.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description PATH is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor with deep expertise in instant payment systems to provide independent technical oversight and quality assurance support for the development of governance and operational frameworks for Inclusive & Instant Payment Systems. This role supports PATH in fulfilling its responsibilities as a fiscal sponsor by ensuring that technical deliverables produced by consultants and vendors meet international standards, align with the approved scope, and are fit for implementation within the local regulatory and market context. - Provide expert assessment of technical outputs against international standards (including Level One Project principles, ISO 20022, and applicable regulatory frameworks). - Identify and flag technical risks, gaps, inconsistencies, or overengineering in proposed frameworks, architectures, and operational designs. - Support informed decision-making on milestone acceptance, payment approvals, and vendor performance. - Offer strategic advisory inputs to PATH and its partners on emerging technical issues, new project opportunities, and evolving market dynamics. Qualifications - Minimum of 10 years’ professional experience in the design, implementation, or oversight of real-time or instant payment systems, payment switches, or national payment infrastructure. - Demonstrated experience with open-source payment platforms (particularly Mojaloop) and/or commercial instant payment system solutions. - Proven track record of conducting independent technical reviews, quality assurance assessments, or technical due diligence of complex ICT or fintech projects. - Experience working with or advising central banks, national financial switches, or regulatory authorities on payment system governance, scheme design, and operational frameworks. - Familiarity with Level One Project (L1P) design principles, ISO 20022 messaging standards, and relevant regulatory frameworks in developing country contexts. - Experience in African markets or comparable developing economy contexts is highly desirable. Requirements - Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex technical deliverables and identify gaps, risks, and opportunities. - Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and actionable technical review memos and advisory notes. - Demonstrated ability to navigate among diverse stakeholders, including government officials, development partners, technology vendors, and financial institutions. - Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent review workstreams across different country contexts. - Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Proficiency in French is highly desirable given country engagements in Guinea and Burundi. Benefits - The engagement is for a period of up to three (3) years from the date of contract signature, with an estimated level of effort of 10–40 hours per month. - The engagement will be subject to annual performance review and renewal based on mutual agreement and the continued needs of the project. - The master services agreement is designed to provide flexible, on-demand access to senior technical expertise that can be scaled up or down in response to the pace of country deployments and volume of deliverables under review. Application Requirements - Letter of expression of interest (cover letter) describing relevant experience and approach to the role. - Curriculum vitae (CV) indicating all relevant experience from similar assignments, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the candidate and at least three (3) professional references with experience in payment systems or financial infrastructure. - A brief technical writing sample (e.g., a technical review memo, assessment report, or advisory note) demonstrating the candidate’s analytical and communication capabilities. - Proposed daily rate in US dollars, exclusive of any operational or administrative costs.