SchoolMatez

Location: TZ

Posted 3/14/2022 5:15 PM

Job:ID 2022-4552

Category: International Positions

The position will operate under the leadership of the Technical Director and will ensure the technical and methodological soundness of project activities related to malaria surveillance and epidemiology. In collaboration with project team and partners, the position will provide strategic input into issues related to improving routine malaria surveillance and will work with the GOT to introduce new approaches to malaria case detection and response capabilities.

This position is contingent upon award from USAID. Tanzania nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. Female candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Lead the formulation of innovative approaches for scale up of targeted diagnosis and treatment services

Support design, definition, and implementation of relevant project activities

Provide technical assistance for conducting assessments and developing capacity strengthening activities for surveillance and epidemiology

Support and engagement with GOT and implementing partners to build capacity and to ensure sustainability

Actively participate in relevant technical advisory/working groups and professional forums representing Jhpiego

Work with M&E staff to design, implement a plan to track data/results related to surveillance and epidemiology to inform adjustments in project implementation

Collaborate with relevant local stakeholders and implementing partners, especially the Ministry of Health and other US and international implementing partners, to ensure alignment of activities and avoid duplication of efforts

Contribute to documentation of successes, lessons learned and challenges in implementation as well as reports of project activities and results to the project and donor, including routine quarterly and annual reports and other reporting requirements as requested related to malaria surveillance and response activities

Document and maintain an inventory of successful tools and approaches for case detection and malaria response

Manage technical contributions of subgrantees relevant to surveillance and epidemiology, including defining scopes of work

Support development of the project strategic plan, work plan, and project monitoring, in close collaboration with MOH, USAID, and other stakeholders to ensure timely implementation and compliance to the requirements and regulations of the award

At least 7-8 years’ experience implementing progressive and responsible experience in management of malaria or other infectious disease surveillance and monitoring systems

Excellent knowledge of data collection protocols for quality data collection and verification

Experience in all aspects of collecting and analyzing health data – e.g., designing data collection tools, assessing data for validity, analyzing quantitative data, and presenting findings in a programmatically useful way

Excellent knowledge of data collection protocols for quality data collection and verification

Exceptional ability to analyze multiple sources of data to identify data trends and provide recommendations on project implementation

Experience in designing epidemiological studies and analysis plans, writing up study protocols, and managing study implementation

Demonstrated ability to function as an active member of a team and to lead a team when needed

Demonstrated in-depth understanding of the healthcare system in Tanzania, particularly the public health system,

Familiarity with USAID’s administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems

Excellent diplomacy skills and a proven ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional relationships with USAID, US President’s Malaria Initiative advisors, host-country counterparts and representatives from other key stakeholders such as NGOs, CSOs, and the private sector to achieve project goals

Advanced knowledge of analytic software (e.g., Excel, Stata, R, SAS).

Verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills in Swahili and English

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to travel nationally to project sites

Knowledge of GIS and database management is desirable.