Surabaya District Program/Gender Officer

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges.

PATH has been working to support the advancement of health equity in Indonesia through technical partnerships since the 1980s. Our current portfolio in Indonesia includes work to support healthcare providers and communities in preventing and responding to communicable and non-communicable diseases, advance digital health innovation, and address global health security priorities.

PATH is seeking a District Program/Gender Officer – based in Surabaya Municipality, East Java Province, who will work under the “PHC Transformation Cadre Integration Project”. The project is designed to take a gender-intentional approach to improve/strengthening the cadre competency in implementing integrated primary health care, designing digital support tools and a telehealth prototype connecting community clients, cadres and Puskesmas doctors in recognition of the differences between women and men cadres in digital tool literacy, smartphone ownership, and preferences regarding digital technologies, as well as client preferences regarding online and in-person case management and screening that may differ by gender identity. Minority, marginalized, special needs, and disability individuals are encouraged to apply.

The District Program Officer will implement day-to-day project activities and coordinate with project team members, partners and stakeholders to facilitate the integration of gender-responsive and gender-transformative approaches within project activities. Key responsibilities include:

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with District Coordinator and District MEL Officer to implement assessments of healthcare cadre workforce gaps, including gaps impacting GBV service availability; the capacity of the health workforce to address gender-related barriers to care experienced by individuals of all gender identities and expressions; and gender inequities within and across cadres in terms of health workers’ advancement, remuneration, and access to resources that impact performance.
• Assist in implementing a gender-based analysis related to health cadres’ digital tool use, skills and preferences as part of the project’s activities to define and develop a prototype of an integrated digital tool that supports the ability of integrated care cadre to deliver a As part of the project's activities, assist in implementing a gender-based analysis related to health cadres’ digital tool use, skills, and preferences to define and develop a prototype of an integrated digital tool that supports the ability of integrated care cadres wider range of services to diverse populations.
• Implement the design and evaluation of the community PHC transformation model implemented through this project. This includes identifying gender-responsive approaches in the evaluation design, data collection and analysis in ways that refine understanding of the patient journey for women and individuals of marginalized groups at different life stages; clarify the extent to which gender norms and social determinants act as barriers to effective primary health care leadership; and determine how the focus on digital tools and systems helps meet the needs of women and marginalized groups.
• Work closely with the project team to generate gender-responsive evidence that can be used in advocacy for national policy changes and financing for health cadres and digital support tools, including telemedicine.
• Work closely with the project team and partners to integrate gender considerations throughout human-centered design activities to support healthcare cadres' core competencies.
• Contribute to donor reports/presentations.
• Contribute to the development of the project work plan and project budget.
• Other tasks as required.

Required Experiences and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three years of job-related experience in public health, health sciences, medicine, and gender.
• Understanding of Indonesia's primary health care health system, including knowledge of the community health system.
• Strong interest in public health, medicine, and gender.
• Experience working with various PHC stakeholders in Indonesia, including government, local partners, donors and CSOs.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a teamwork environment with solid interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Field-oriented and comfortable with a team approach to programming
• Excellent judgment, strategic thinking, and strong initiative.
• Strong oral and written proficiencies in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Candidate domicile in Surabaya is preferable.

Location: Surabaya Municipality

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment.

PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, caste, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.