Application Guide
How to Apply for Program Coordinator, REACH Malaria - Madagascar
at Path
🏢 About Path
PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity, with over 40 years of experience developing innovative solutions to public health challenges. What makes PATH unique is its collaborative, data-driven approach that brings together diverse partners—from governments to local communities—to create sustainable health systems. Working at PATH means contributing to meaningful global health impact while being part of a mission-driven organization that values evidence-based solutions and local empowerment.
About This Role
As Program Coordinator for REACH Malaria in Madagascar, you'll be the operational backbone supporting program implementation, logistics coordination, and administrative functions critical to malaria control efforts. This role is impactful because you'll directly enable field activities, data collection, and team coordination that contribute to reducing malaria burden in Madagascar—a country with high transmission rates where effective program support can save lives.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve coordinating logistics for upcoming field visits—arranging travel and accommodations for team members while preparing data collection tools. You'd likely attend program meetings in French, draft sections of progress reports in English, and update program records while troubleshooting equipment needs for malaria monitoring activities. The role balances office-based administrative tasks with supporting field implementation through constant coordination with program staff and local partners.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Path Is Looking For
- Has 2+ years of experience coordinating health programs in Madagascar or similar Francophone African contexts, with demonstrated ability to manage logistics for field-based activities
- Is bilingual in French and English with professional proficiency in both written and spoken communication, capable of preparing reports and coordinating with diverse stakeholders
- Possesses strong organizational skills with experience in data collection/monitoring systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Suite for program documentation
- Can work independently in a dynamic environment while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team, prioritizing tasks to meet program deadlines
📝 Tips for Applying to Path
Highlight specific experience with malaria or infectious disease programs in Madagascar or similar settings—mention any work with Ministry of Health, NGOs, or community health systems
Demonstrate your bilingual capability by submitting application materials in both English and French, or explicitly noting your fluency level in each language
Provide concrete examples of how you've coordinated logistics for field activities (travel, accommodations, equipment) in resource-limited settings
Tailor your resume to show experience with both administrative support (reporting, meeting coordination) AND program implementation (data collection, M&E) as described in the responsibilities
Research and reference PATH's REACH Malaria initiative specifically—show you understand their approach to malaria elimination and how Madagascar fits into their global strategy
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your direct experience supporting health programs in Madagascar or similar Francophone African contexts, emphasizing logistics coordination and administrative systems', "Specific examples of how you've managed program data collection, monitoring, or reporting processes in previous roles", 'Your ability to work effectively in both English and French professional environments, with examples of cross-cultural communication', "Why you're drawn to PATH's collaborative, evidence-based approach to malaria elimination and how your skills align with REACH Malaria's objectives in Madagascar"]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → PATH's REACH Malaria initiative globally and specifically in Madagascar—review their publications, reports, or country-specific strategies
- → Madagascar's National Malaria Control Program priorities and current epidemiology data from WHO or Ministry of Health sources
- → PATH's organizational structure and values—particularly their emphasis on partnership, innovation, and health equity
- → Recent malaria interventions or research in Madagascar to understand the local context and challenges
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting generic application materials without tailoring to malaria programming or the Madagascar context
- Overemphasizing theoretical knowledge without concrete examples of program coordination experience in similar settings
- Failing to demonstrate bilingual capability or understanding of working in Francophone Africa
📅 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:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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