District Coordinator - Maros

PATH; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 167,400,000 - 223,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PATH is seeking a District Coordinator based in Maros District, Indonesia, to support the implementation of Phase 2 of the Primary Health Care Transformation project. You will lead project activities and coordinate with both local staff and government offices to ensure timely implementation of health services.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, over five years of experience in public health, and strong project management skills. Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia and English is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of job-related experience in public health.
• At least two years in a management role.
• Strong understanding of the PHC system in Indonesia.

Responsibilities

• Lead project activities in Maros District.
• Oversee operationalization and monitoring.
• Coordinate with district-level government offices.

Skills

Public health expertise

Leadership skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and numerous other specialties, PATH develops and scales innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges. Since the 1980s, PATH has supported health equity in Indonesia through technical partnerships. The current portfolio in Indonesia includes work to support healthcare providers and communities in preventing and responding to communicable and non‑communicable diseases, advancing digital health innovation, and addressing global health security priorities.

This position seeks a District Coordinator based in Maros District of South Sulawesi Province to support implementation of Phase 2 of the Primary Health Care (PHC) Transformation in Indonesia project. The project aims to strengthen cadre skills to implement ILP (integrasi layanan primer/ILP), offer life‑course‑based PHC screening and referral services, promote use of digital tools to facilitate PHC service delivery, and create an enabling and continuous learning environment to enhance cadre and puskesmas skills.

People from minority groups and individuals with disabilities and special needs are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead start‑up of project activities in Maros District in coordination with the Project Coordinator and national‑level focal points across technical program areas, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), finance and operations, and others.
• Drive development of the district quarterly project workplan and quarterly activity budget in alignment with the overall project workplan.
• Proactively oversee and coordinate the operationalization and monitoring of all district‑level project activities to ensure timely and high‑quality implementation.
• Provide day‑to‑day oversight of all district project staff in Maros, ensuring staff are equipped with information and support needed for timely and high‑quality completion of assigned tasks and support developing and/or reviewing terms of reference, scopes of work, and other technical documents.
• Provide strategic oversight on activity planning, data utilization, and coordination with national teams.
• Monitor performance of district‑level sub‑partners and consultants to ensure timely completion of activities and submission of required deliverables.
• Participate in district‑level supportive supervision, mentoring, and monitoring visits to ensure puskesmas and household‑level project activities are proceeding smoothly and with quality, and identify additional needs, challenges, or gaps to be addressed.
• Work with the District MEL Officer to ensure all required data from district‑level puskesmas, sub‑partners, and other entities are captured and submitted in a timely manner via required reporting processes and forms.
• Maintain close engagement with the Provincial Health Office, DHO, and other related district‑level government offices during project implementation.
• Facilitate district‑level reviews and planning workshops/meetings with project partners.
• Participate in project‑wide weekly update meetings and provide verbal progress updates against activities, milestones, and deliverables outlined in the project workplan.
• Lead or coordinate the preparation and submission of written weekly progress updates with the Project Coordinator and other project team members.
• Anticipate and communicate in advance any potential implementation challenges and delays to the Project Coordinator and management team and contribute to discussion on mitigation measures.
• Contribute to the development of the overall project work plan and budget.
• Coordinate with project district‑level staff to lead preparation of or contribute inputs to project technical documents, presentations, and reports (including to the donor).
• Represent the project by attending regular district/provincial‑level PHC‑related meetings and sharing notes on key outcomes/next steps with the Project Coordinator and management team.
• Actively participate in project results dissemination through meetings, conferences, webinars, roundtables, publications, and other relevant events.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of job‑related experience in public health, health sciences, and medicine.
• At least two years of experience in a management role.
• Strong understanding of the PHC system (including community health system) in Indonesia; experience supporting PHC or community health systems strengthening is a plus.
• General understanding of advocacy and budget planning processes of the Provincial Health Office, DHO, and other local government entities.
• Experience working across various stakeholders in Indonesia (government, local partners and civil society, healthcare facilities and workers).
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, with proven ability to successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a teamwork environment, with experience coordinating or managing a team.
• Excellent judgment, strategic thinking, and strong proactivity.
• Strong oral and written proficiencies in Bahasa Indonesia; English language fluency required.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Location: Maros, Indonesia

We’re searching worldwide for experienced leaders and passionate emerging professionals in many disciplines—from science and engineering to accounting to information technology—who share our belief that better health moves humanity forward.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.