Application Guide
How to Apply for Program Manager - REACH Malaria
at Path
🏢 About Path
PATH is a global health nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With a focus on innovation and partnership, PATH works across 70+ countries to save lives and improve health, particularly for women and children. Working here means contributing to high-impact programs like REACH Malaria, which aligns with PATH's mission to end the cycle of poor health.
About This Role
The Program Manager for REACH Malaria leads strategic planning, implementation, and monitoring of malaria control initiatives in endemic regions. This role is impactful because it directly contributes to reducing malaria-related mortality and morbidity, leveraging PATH's expertise in health systems strengthening and community engagement.
💡 A Day in the Life
Your day might start with a virtual check-in with country teams in Africa, followed by reviewing progress against grant deliverables. Afternoon could involve drafting a report for a donor, then a call with a partner organization on supply chain logistics for bed nets. You'll also review malaria surveillance data and adjust program strategies accordingly.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Path Is Looking For
- Experienced in global health program management, preferably with a focus on malaria or infectious diseases.
- Skilled in cross-cultural communication and partnership-building with governments, NGOs, and donors.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and reporting for multi-country projects.
- Familiarity with malaria interventions such as insecticide-treated nets, indoor residual spraying, and case management.
📝 Tips for Applying to Path
Highlight any direct experience with malaria programs or similar vector-borne disease initiatives.
Showcase your ability to work remotely and manage teams across different time zones.
Quantify your achievements in previous program management roles (e.g., reduced malaria incidence by X%).
Tailor your resume to include keywords from PATH's mission and REACH Malaria's focus areas.
Include a cover letter that explicitly connects your skills to PATH's impact-driven culture.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your passion for global health equity and malaria elimination.', 'Specific examples of managing complex, multi-stakeholder health programs.', "How your experience aligns with PATH's values of partnership and innovation.", 'Your ability to adapt to remote work and lead diverse teams.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Read PATH's latest annual report and REACH Malaria project updates.
- → Review the WHO Global Malaria Program guidelines and current elimination targets.
- → Understand PATH's partnership model with governments and organizations like the Gates Foundation.
- → Familiarize yourself with the specific countries where REACH Malaria operates.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't reference PATH or malaria.
- Overlooking the remote work aspect—failing to demonstrate self-discipline and virtual collaboration skills.
- Focusing only on technical skills without showing cultural competency or field experience.
📅 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
Congratulations!