Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Program Officer, Management of TB, DR-TB and TB Infection

at Path

🏢 About Path

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to improving health equity through innovative solutions. With a strong focus on TB and infectious diseases, PATH works in over 70 countries, combining deep technical expertise with partnerships to drive sustainable impact. Working here means contributing to life-saving programs in resource-limited settings.

About This Role

This role leads PATH's UK-based TB portfolio, overseeing strategy and implementation for TB, DR-TB, and TB infection programs. You will coordinate with global partners, develop evidence-based interventions, and ensure program quality in low-resource settings. The impact is direct: advancing TB prevention and treatment to save lives worldwide.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a virtual check-in with field teams in Africa or Asia to review program progress. You could then analyze data on DR-TB treatment outcomes, draft a strategy document for a new intervention, and later join a partner coordination call with WHO or the Global Fund. Afternoons may involve budget reviews or preparing a donor report, with time set aside for reading recent TB research.

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🎯 Who Path Is Looking For

  • A public health professional with at least 7 years of TB or infectious disease program management experience, including in low-resource settings.
  • Proven leadership in multi-stakeholder coordination, with ability to drive strategy and manage complex projects across countries.
  • Deep understanding of TB epidemiology, drug-resistant TB, and infection control, with experience in policy or guideline development.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, comfortable with data-driven decision-making and donor reporting.

📝 Tips for Applying to Path

1

Highlight specific TB program management experience, including DR-TB and infection control, with quantifiable outcomes (e.g., treatment success rates).

2

Demonstrate familiarity with PATH's TB work (e.g., their Unitaid-funded projects or STOP TB partnership) in your cover letter.

3

Showcase experience working in low-resource settings, especially in Africa or Asia, and mention any partnerships with local governments or WHO.

4

Tailor your CV to emphasize leadership of cross-functional teams and budget management for large-scale TB programs.

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Include examples of how you've adapted TB strategies to challenging contexts, such as conflict zones or fragile health systems.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your commitment to health equity and experience in TB control in low-resource settings.', 'Specific examples of leading TB program strategy and achieving measurable impact.', 'Your ability to build partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including donors, governments, and NGOs.', "How your skills align with PATH's mission and their current TB priorities (e.g., new diagnostics, shorter treatment regimens)."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review PATH's current TB projects, especially those funded by Unitaid, USAID, or the Global Fund, and their impact reports.
  • → Familiarize yourself with PATH's approach to health systems strengthening and their partnerships with ministries of health.
  • → Read recent publications or blog posts from PATH's TB team to understand their strategic priorities and challenges.
  • → Check PATH's annual report and their work on drug-resistant TB, including any recent innovations or advocacy efforts.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you managed a complex TB program with multiple partners. What challenges did you face and how did you resolve them?
2 How would you approach scaling up DR-TB treatment in a setting with limited resources?
3 What is your experience with TB infection control, and how would you integrate it into a national program?
4 How do you stay current with TB research and guidelines, and how do you apply them to program design?
5 Given PATH's focus on innovation, how would you evaluate and introduce a new TB diagnostic tool in a low-resource setting?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't reference PATH's specific TB work or the UK-based role.
  • Overlooking the requirement for low-resource setting experience—if you lack it, highlight transferable skills from similar contexts.
  • Failing to demonstrate leadership in multi-country or multi-stakeholder environments, which is critical for this senior role.

📅 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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