Project Director, Peru, Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems, Epidemic Preparedness & Response

PATH

Lima, Peru
Full-time onsite
Infectious disease project management
Surveillance and laboratory diagnostics expertise
Stakeholder coordination with government officials
PATH is seeking a Project Director for its STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Project in Lima, Peru, focusing on enhancing infectious disease surveillance and response capabilities. The role requires extensive experience in infectious disease projects, team leadership, and collaboration with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders

Job Summary

  • PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity by strengthening infectious disease detection systems across human and animal health.
  • The Project Director will serve as the senior leader for the STRIDES project in Peru, overseeing strategy, team management, and donor relations.
  • This role requires deep technical expertise in epidemiology or public health combined with proven leadership in complex development environments.

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PATH is seeking a Project Director for its STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Project in Lima, Peru, focusing on enhancing infectious disease surveillance and response capabilities. The role requires extensive experience in infectious disease projects, team leadership, and collaboration with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Infectious disease project management
  • Surveillance and laboratory diagnostics expertise
  • Stakeholder coordination with government officials

Nice-to-have

  • US Government funding experience preferred
  • Non-governmental organization background
  • Zoonotic diseases technical knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, or veterinary medicine
  • 12 years professional experience with 10 in infectious disease projects
  • Must have legal authorization to work in Peru
  • Proven Team Leader experience with USG funding preferred
  • English and Spanish proficiency required

Work Rights

Must have legal authorization to work in Peru

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