Application Guide

How to Apply for Maternal and Child Health Technical Officer - PMI REACH Malaria

at Path

🏢 About Path

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to health equity, with a strong focus on innovation and partnership. Working on the PMI REACH Malaria project offers the chance to directly impact malaria prevention and treatment in high-burden settings, leveraging PATH's reputation for evidence-based solutions.

About This Role

As a Maternal and Child Health Technical Officer, you will provide technical guidance for integrating malaria interventions into maternal and child health programs. This role is critical for reducing malaria-related mortality among pregnant women and children under five, and you'll collaborate with partners to scale proven strategies.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing program data from field sites, drafting a technical brief on IPTp coverage gaps, and joining a virtual meeting with country partners to discuss implementation challenges. You might also spend time analyzing M&E reports to identify trends and prepare recommendations for the next quarterly review.

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🎯 Who Path Is Looking For

  • Holds a degree in public health, nursing, or a related field with at least 3-5 years of experience in maternal and child health programs, specifically malaria control.
  • Demonstrates strong technical skills in monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, and using evidence to improve program outcomes.
  • Has experience working in low-resource settings and coordinating with government health systems, NGOs, and international partners.
  • Possesses excellent communication and training skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information into actionable guidance for diverse audiences.

📝 Tips for Applying to Path

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific malaria-related MCH experience, including any work with PMI or similar donor-funded projects.

2

In your cover letter, mention a concrete example of how your technical support improved MCH or malaria outcomes in a previous role.

3

Quantify your achievements (e.g., 'trained 100 health workers, leading to a 20% increase in IPTp coverage').

4

Research PATH’s current PMI REACH Malaria publications and reference them to show your knowledge of their approach.

5

Ensure your application explicitly addresses the remote work requirement, demonstrating self-discipline and virtual collaboration skills.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for reducing malaria burden in vulnerable populations, especially pregnant women and children.', 'Specific technical expertise in MCH and malaria (e.g., IPTp, ITN distribution, case management).', 'Experience with monitoring and evaluation, and how you use data to drive program improvements.', 'Your ability to work effectively with diverse partners in remote settings.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review PATH's PMI REACH Malaria project page and recent reports to understand their current focus areas and achievements.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the latest WHO malaria guidelines for pregnant women and children (e.g., IPTp-SP, seasonal malaria chemoprevention).
  • → Learn about the specific countries where PMI REACH operates (e.g., Nigeria, DRC) and their malaria epidemiology.
  • → Understand PATH's organizational culture and values, especially their emphasis on innovation and equity.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you used data to adjust a malaria intervention in an MCH program. What was the outcome?
2 How would you approach training health workers on malaria in pregnancy when they have competing priorities?
3 What are the key challenges in integrating malaria services into routine MCH care, and how would you address them?
4 Give an example of a successful partnership you managed with a government health ministry or NGO.
5 How do you stay current with WHO malaria guidelines and ensure your program aligns with them?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application that doesn't mention malaria or MCH specifically.
  • Overlooking the remote nature of the role—failing to demonstrate experience with virtual collaboration or self-management.
  • Not providing concrete examples of technical support or program improvement in your resume or cover letter.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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