Application Guide

How to Apply for Program Manager - REACH Malaria

at Path

🏢 About Path

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to health equity, with a focus on innovative solutions in malaria, vaccines, and maternal health. Working at PATH means contributing to life-saving interventions in over 70 countries, with a collaborative culture that values diversity and science-driven impact.

About This Role

As Program Manager for REACH Malaria, you'll lead the planning, budgeting, and reporting for a key initiative aimed at reducing malaria burden in endemic regions. This role is critical for ensuring program activities align with global health goals and that partners are effectively coordinated to maximize prevention and control efforts.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a check-in call with field teams in Africa to review progress on net distribution. You'll then update project dashboards, draft a quarterly report for a donor, and later host a virtual meeting with Ministry of Health officials to align on upcoming campaigns. The afternoon could involve budget tracking and responding to partner emails, ending with a strategic planning session for next year's work plan.

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🎯 Who Path Is Looking For

  • 5+ years in program management within global health, specifically malaria, vector control, or infectious disease programs.
  • Proven ability to manage complex budgets, track deliverables, and produce donor-ready reports with attention to detail.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with ministries of health, NGOs, and international partners.
  • Familiarity with malaria prevention tools (e.g., insecticide-treated nets, chemoprevention) and current global health funding mechanisms (e.g., Global Fund, PMI).

📝 Tips for Applying to Path

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific malaria or vector control program management experience, including budgets and reporting.

2

In your cover letter, mention any experience with REACH or similar malaria initiatives and show familiarity with PATH's malaria portfolio.

3

Quantify your achievements in previous roles (e.g., 'Managed $2M budget for malaria prevention program covering 1M people').

4

Research PATH's current malaria projects and cite them in your application to demonstrate genuine interest.

5

Ensure your application is error-free and uses clear, concise language—PATH values professionalism and clarity.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your direct experience managing malaria or global health programs with measurable outcomes.', 'Highlight your ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, from government officials to community health workers.', "Show understanding of PATH's mission and how REACH Malaria contributes to broader malaria elimination goals.", 'Mention specific skills in budgeting, reporting, and using project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project).']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read PATH's latest malaria reports and case studies on their website, especially related to REACH.
  • → Understand the current status of malaria in the regions where REACH operates (e.g., sub-Saharan Africa).
  • → Review PATH's organizational values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • → Look up recent news about PATH's partnerships with organizations like the WHO or UNICEF on malaria.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you managed a complex global health program with multiple partners and tight deadlines.
2 How would you approach building trust with a new government partner in a malaria-endemic country?
3 Walk us through how you would develop a program budget and monitor expenditures against a grant.
4 What are the biggest challenges in malaria control today, and how would you address them in this role?
5 How do you ensure equity and community engagement in malaria prevention programs?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter without mentioning malaria or PATH's specific work.
  • Failing to demonstrate quantifiable results in your resume—use numbers and outcomes.
  • Overlooking the remote nature of the role; show you can work independently across time zones.

📅 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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