Team leadership across technical and operational staff
Stakeholder engagement with government officials
PATH is seeking a Project Director for the STRIDES Project in Lima, Peru, focused on enhancing infectious disease detection systems for epidemic preparedness and response. The role requires extensive experience in infectious disease projects, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders
Job Summary
PATH seeks a Project Director to lead the STRIDES project in Peru, focusing on strengthening infectious disease detection systems across human and animal health.
The role requires overseeing a local team, managing financial resources, and serving as the primary liaison between the project, donors, and government counterparts.
Candidates must possess at least twelve years of professional experience, including ten years specifically in infectious disease projects, with some time spent working in Peru.
Matching Summary
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PATH is seeking a Project Director for the STRIDES Project in Lima, Peru, focused on enhancing infectious disease detection systems for epidemic preparedness and response. The role requires extensive experience in infectious disease projects, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Infectious disease project management experience
Team leadership across technical and operational staff
Stakeholder engagement with government officials
Fluency in English and Spanish languages
Risk identification and mitigation strategies
Nice-to-have
Experience with US Government funding mechanisms
Background in veterinary medicine or epidemiology
Prior work within non-governmental organizations
Technical expertise in antimicrobial resistance
Ability to navigate complex multi-task environments
Key Requirements
Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, or veterinary medicine
Twelve years general experience with ten in infectious disease projects
Must have legal authorization to work in Peru
Proven track record as a Team Leader for development projects