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

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Lima, Peru
Fully onsite
Infectious disease project management
Government and donor liaison
Team leadership in peru
PATH is seeking a Project Director for its STRIDES project in Lima, Peru, aimed at enhancing infectious disease detection systems. The role requires extensive experience in infectious disease projects and leadership within multi-disciplinary teams, focusing on collaboration with local and global stakeholders

Job Summary

  • PATH seeks a Project Director to lead the STRIDES project in Peru, focusing on strengthening infectious disease detection and surveillance systems.
  • The role requires overseeing a team of technical and administrative staff while managing financial operations and mitigating project risks.
  • Candidates must demonstrate proven experience leading development projects with US government funding and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

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Match Score: 85

PATH is seeking a Project Director for its STRIDES project in Lima, Peru, aimed at enhancing infectious disease detection systems. The role requires extensive experience in infectious disease projects and leadership within multi-disciplinary teams, focusing on collaboration with local and global stakeholders.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Infectious disease project management
  • Government and donor liaison
  • Team leadership in Peru
  • Epidemic preparedness strategy
  • Zoonotic disease expertise

Nice-to-have

  • US Government funding experience
  • NGO sector background
  • Antimicrobial resistance knowledge
  • Regional collaboration skills
  • Complex environment adaptability

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in epidemiology or public health
  • 12 years professional experience including 10 in infectious disease
  • Minimum 10 years experience working in Peru
  • Legal authorization to work in Peru
  • English and Spanish proficiency required

Work Rights

Must have legal authorization to work in Peru

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