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PATH is seeking a Program Officer to coordinate the implementation of a noncommunicable (NCD) project in Senegal. The project focuses on detection, management, quality of care and demand creation for care of hypertension. Key activities in this project include awareness raising, screening, capacity building, data collection and dissemination of results.
The Program Officer will report to the Country Non-Communicable Diseases program lead with dotted line to the PATH Global NCD team and will work closely with the PATH global NCD team, Senegal team, the donor, the NCDs Division in Ministry of Health, 4 Health Districts where the program will be implemented (Guediawaye, Mbao, Mbour and St louis), Regional Health Management Teams, and other NCD local partners to ensure technical quality of interventions and implementation.
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MUST HAVE LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN SENEGAL.
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Associate's or Vocational Degree and 1-3 years' of experience required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
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