PATH

PATH’s Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases program is a leader in the effort to end malaria illnesses and deaths, refines and develops tools and approaches, invests in national programs, and builds data to empower national governments to pursue malaria elimination.. The Program Assistant, Malaria & Neglected Tropical Diseases (MNTD) supports an evolving portfolio of grant-funded projects related to malaria control and elimination and neglected tropical diseases.. The Program Assistant will report to the MNTD Senior Project Manager, and will work closely with the MNTD Director, the MNTD Deputy Director and Senior Communications and Advocacy Officer.. Maintain MNTD program director document review system on Smartsheet and schedule reviews on MNTDs calendar. Maintain internal MNTD knowledge management tools such as the Smartsheet meeting tracker, calendar, OneNote, mailing lists, meeting participant list, Box, and MNTD Portal

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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 program is a leader in the effort to end malaria illnesses and deaths, refines and develops tools and approaches, invests in national programs, and builds data to empower national governments to pursue malaria elimination.
The Program Assistant, Malaria & Neglected Tropical Diseases (MNTD) supports an evolving portfolio of grant-funded projects related to malaria control and elimination and neglected tropical diseases. The Program Assistant will report to the MNTD Senior Project Manager, and will work closely with the MNTD Director, the MNTD Deputy Director and Senior Communications and Advocacy Officer.
We are seeking an organized and collaborative team player who brings a detail-oriented approach to supporting MNTD routine business functions and processes. Success in this position requires the ability to liaise closely with program leadership to support administrative needs, while also supporting program policy, advocacy and communications activities.
Please include a cover letter, describing your interest in the position and how you meet the qualifications.
Responsibilities:
MNTD Director Administrative Support (20%)
Schedule regular check-ins with program leader’s direct reports
Maintain meeting cadence, and resolve scheduling conflicts
Serve as point of contact for meeting scheduling requests
Maintain MNTD program director document review system on Smartsheet and schedule reviews on MNTDs calendar
Submit travel expenses within 10 business days of travel
Gather MNTD program updates for CMCE report outs
MNTD Portfolio Management Support (20%)
Support quarterly MNTD Engagement Working Group by drafting agendas for monthly meetings, tracking action items, coordinating MNTD Leadership Team to review of materials produced
Collate slide decks for the MNTD All-Hands quarterly meeting, coordinate with presenters on slide deck inputs as needed, share screen during meeting, draft pre and post meeting communications, and create/manage post-meeting feedback survey
Manage breakout rooms during the US MNTD Staff monthly meeting and disseminate presentation materials
Maintain meeting cadence and agenda for MNTD country check-ins, and distribute meeting notes to country lead for review and then to wider group
Maintain internal MNTD knowledge management tools such as the Smartsheet meeting tracker, calendar, OneNote, mailing lists, meeting participant list, Box, and MNTD Portal
Maintain Smartsheet recruitment dashboard and onboarding resources for new staff
MNTD Finance and Administration Support (20%)
Register invoices for payment, which may include requesting vendor setups in PATH’s business platform, verifying/updating vendor banking details, and following up with Accounts Payable to ensure payment was successful
Assist staff with expense reimbursement requests
Support conferences, including collection of traveler information for cross-portfolio attendance at conferences, tracking updates, and assisting with conference registrations
Other occasional administrative support to MNTDs as needed
MNTD Communications Support (40%)
Upload new resources and content to Malaria program page on path.org using Wagtail as directed
Conduct bi-annual updates of the PATH Malaria external positioning decks and factsheets
Provide administrative and logistics support for webinars and conferences
Conduct monthly outreach to project communications staff to update the program’s repository of project deliverables. Conduct targeted follow up as needed
Provide formatting and proofreading support for communications materials and documents
Draft evergreen tweets and retweet/like partner and stakeholder tweets daily as directed
Maintain the MNTD policy and external engagement Smartsheet dashboard as directed
Monitor the shared outlook inbox for the PATH Malaria email and triage correspondence as needed
Support scheduling of engagements, agenda coordination and logistics support for the Center for Malaria Control and Elimination (CMCE)
Coordinate with MNTD and GHP teams to identify topics for monthly CMCE meetings
Note take for CMCE meetings and send communications to attendees before and after meetings
Required Skills and Experience:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree plus one year of directly related full-time work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Administrative experience in nonprofit, health care, global health, research, or health-related organizations and/or similar settings preferred
Proven ability to take initiative, learn quickly, anticipate needs and challenges, and proactively find solutions
Demonstrated success working effectively while under deadlines; flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities/deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated success working with all levels of internal/external stakeholders and navigating various work styles, project sensitivities, cultures, perspectives, priorities
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent oral/written communications and interpersonal skills
Excellent copy editing, formatting, and proofreading skills
Must have legal authorization to work in the United States
PATH is a diverse nonprofit organization that creates a culture of collaboration and partnership. Learn more about the impact you can make globally
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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 $47,000-$58,000. 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; disability and retirement benefits. For more details click
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Hybrid Work
PATH operates within a hybrid workplace model unless otherwise noted. Hybrid employees must reside within commuting distance to one of our PATH offices. PATH’s US offices are located in Seattle, WA and Washington, DC.
PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment.

PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, caste, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.

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