Global Health Conference Coordinator

Jhpiego; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jhpiego is seeking a short‑term Technical Support Officer to manage Jhpiego’s presence at major malaria conferences (ASTMH and MIM) and other events. The role focuses on surge support for planning, communication, logistics, knowledge management, and post‑event reporting.

You will work closely with GPTE, SGP, and GECO teams to ensure a cohesive organizational presence, visa and travel coordination, and timely conference materials. A fast-paced, collaborative environment is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with 3 years’ relevant working experience.
• Experience managing conference preparation and presence in support of global health or development programs.
• Experience developing communications products such as success stories, newsletters, infographics, briefs, and presentations.
• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills; ability to translate technical program information into clear, accessible content.
• Ability to work across multiple country teams and manage competing priorities and short deadlines.
• Understanding of branding and marking requirements for donor-funded projects is an advantage.
• Experience using MS Office 365 suite (PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams) and tools like JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Manage the final lists of attendees with accepted abstracts and ensure Jhpiego participants are registered.
• Coordinate visas, flights, hotels, and conference logistics for ASTMH and MIM.
• Develop conference presence materials and attendees’ booklets; track abstracts and presentations.
• Create detailed attendance and presence plans for Jhpiego oral presentations and posters.
• Coordinate with GECO for social posts and provide real-time conference updates to donors and partners.
• Develop the final conference reports and ensure branding across communications.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing and editing

Organizational skills

Cross-team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Teams

JIRA

Job description

Jhpiego is seeking a short‑term Technical Support Officer to manage Jhpiego’s presence at major malaria conferences (ASTMH and MIM) and other events. The role focuses on surge support for planning, communication, logistics, knowledge management, and post‑event reporting.

You will work closely with GPTE, SGP, and GECO teams to ensure a cohesive organizational presence, visa and travel coordination, and timely conference materials. A fast-paced, collaborative environment is expected.