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PATH is a global nonprofit advancing health innovations for the people who need them most. With 50 years of experience, a global team of experts, and trusted partnerships spanning 70+ countries, PATH turns breakthroughs into better health for millions every single year.
Senior Consultant – Scientific Advisor and Advocacy Expert (550 USD/ day for 10 days)
Topic: Advocate and facilitate new & innovative products and approaches scale-up
Place of Work: Remote
Division: HIV-Hepatitis-STI (HHS)
1. Background
PATH vision is to facilitate technological innovations for early, effective and economical diagnostics and treatment for addressing key public health issues. PATH demonstrated several devices, including DMPA, Self-testing, AI-based diagnostics, Hub & spoke model, integration and decentralization of services and long-acting treatment.
To ensure these innovative products are reaching the masses, there are several stages and process to ensure the quality of the products. This requires sensitization among key stakeholders at various levels in government, private and community. To support PATH in this endeavor, the consultant is expected to advice and guide for appropriate strategies, holding meetings with policy/ decision makers and guide the organization activities in South-East Asian Countries.
2. Objective of the Assignment
· To guide and assist in promoting new and innovative medical devices and drugs of public health importance in South-East Asian countries.
· To mentor PATH team on key strategies for successful scale-up of public health approaches, medical devices and drugs for public health importance in South-East Asian countries.
3. Scope of Work
The consultant will undertake the following activities:
· Guide and mentor development of key scientific documents/ evidence for scaling up on new/innovative approaches/ diagnostics/ drugs in the South-East Asian countries.
· Facilitate and support important stakeholder meetings for facilitating strategic and policy decisions in the South-East Asian countries.
· To strengthen PATH team response towards new proposals, strategies and positioning of the organization in the South-East Asia region
· To support and participate in key strategic meetings of the organization in driving the organization vision and mission in the South-East Asia region.
· To hold periodical meetings with manufacturers and innovators for facilitating new and innovative products of public health importance in the South-East region.
4. Expected Deliverables and Timeline
A brief report on the activities engaged / contributed by 24th December 2026.
5. Qualifications and Experience
· MBBS/ MD / Ph.D in Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Epidemiology, or another relevant discipline.
· Demonstrated experience in working with policy makers and government departments in the South-East Asian countries
· Familiarity with guidelines and programs around HIV, Hepatitis and STIs in the South-East Asian countries.
· Mentoring teams on scientific writing, policy/guideline development, and systematic reviews.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
6. Duration
The assignment will be for the month of December 2026.