JOB DESCRIPTION

(Apply for Project Coordinator – PATH-US)

PATH seeks a Project Coordinator (full time) to coordinate and monitor a new component, Infection Control and Prevention (IPC), of an ongoing 5-year project aimed at building strong national capacity in health information and surveillance systems. The aim is to achieve specific goals in three focus areas of the Global Health Security Agenda, including i) preventing avoidable epidemics; ii) detecting threats early; and iii) responding rapidly and effectively.

The Project Coordinator will work closely with national and regional partners, and international agencies working on IPC, to coordinate, implement, and monitor the day-to-day activities of this project.

This position will be based in Hanoi and report to the Project Director. Day-to-day technical direction will be provided by the International Technical Advisor who is also based in Hanoi.

Responsibilities:

• Support IPC project design in collaboration with GHS staff, partners and donors.
• Develop work plan and implement project activities in coordination with national, international, and provincial partners.
• Coordinate, supervise, and monitor all activities including day-to-day project implementation.
• Develop reports, project tools and other required documentation.
• Develop budget and contribute to the financial management of project activities.
• Provide or contribute to training activities of the project.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation of project activities in collaboration with international and national partners.
• Identify and manage consultants.
• Build and maintain relationships with local partners and donors.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Vietnam up to 40 percent per year.

Required Skills

• Strong written and spoken Vietnamese and English.
• Demonstrated report writing and presentation skills.
• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.

Required Experience

• Advanced degree in medicine, public health, or other related field.
• Experience working effectively with government counterparts at central and local levels, especially with national and provincial hospitals.
• Experience in IPC and hospital management desired.
• Monitoring and evaluation training and experience preferred.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, 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.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a cover letter (in English) to email address: jobs.for.ngo.hanoi@gmail.com. Title: PATH_Project Coordinator_Candidate’s full name

Deadline: 15/9/2016

     Any question please contact Ms. Tram: 043.8265118