Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Last Date: May 20, 2010
Global Health Fellows Program
Technical Advisor Level III: Senior Infectious Disease Advisor
Office of Health, AIDS, Population and Nutrition, United States Agency for International Development/Ethiopia
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Assignment: Two year fellowship
GHFP-09-148
The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute (PHI) in partnership with the Harvard School of Public Health, Management Systems International and Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. GHFP is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
The goal of GHFP is to improve the effectiveness of USAID Population, Health and Nutrition programs by developing and increasing capacity of health professionals in Washington, DC and overseas. This is accomplished through the recruitment, placement and support of junior, mid and senior level health professionals; a diversity initiative focused on providing internship and mentoring opportunities in international public health to underrepresented communities; and professional and organizational development activities to bolster USAID’s ability to maximize results and strengthen its leadership role in global health.
INTRODUCTION:
The USAID/Ethiopia Office of Health, AIDS, Population and Nutrition (HAPN) is responsible for the design, implementation and oversight of all USAID-financed health activities in support of the Ethiopian Health Sector Development Program (HSDP III). The HAPN Office is currently comprised of three teams: Health, Malaria and HIV/AIDS. The Health Team portfolio covers a range of program elements including, but not limited to: Family Planning and Reproductive Health (FP/RH), Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH), Water and Sanitation, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Preparedness and Response and Health Sector Reform.
The Senior Infectious Disease Advisor (Advisor) will serve as an infectious disease (ID) subject matter expert, with particular emphasis on tuberculosis (TB), in the HAPN Office assisting USAID/Ethiopia, TB partners and the Government of Ethiopia in the design and implementation of ID activities. The Advisor will participate in analyzing data, reports and other information about ID both domestically and internationally and review relevant policies so as to recommend appropriate USAID policy and programs.
The Advisor will provide technical guidance on issues related to policy/guideline development, ensure technical quality of USAID programs and present the views of USAID at key meetings on ID, focusing on TB. S/he will support all aspects of TB programming, including, but not limited to, lab support, drug management, community TB and human resources. The Advisor will also work closely with the Global Fund, Prevalence Survey and other key ID efforts in the country. S/he will work in collaboration with the Malaria and HIV/AIDS team and other USAID technical offices as relevant. The Advisor will receive day to day direction from the Health Team Leader.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Infectious Disease Advisor will provide technical leadership to expand and strengthen the quality of ID services in Ethiopia, with a particular emphasis on TB. The Advisor’s primary areas of responsibility include providing strategic and technical leadership and direction on ID issues to USAID/Ethiopia. S/he will also work closely with the USAID HIV/AIDS team to ensure TB and TB/HIV programs are coordinated. Specifically, the Advisor will:
• Serve as the primary USAID technical advisor on ID issues, with a particular emphasis on TB, working closely with other USAID staff and partners
• Analyze trends and gaps in ID issues
• Review and/or help prepare strategies and program plans
• Provide technical assistance to ensure program investments are consistent with international norms and standards and are synergistic with other investments made by the United States Government and partnering agencies
• Meet regularly with USAID partners and other ID and TB stakeholders to discuss issues related to program vision, strategy, design, and development/implementation
• Provide technical support on the program design and implementation of TB guidelines, interventions and community-based programs
• Conduct program evaluations and/or prepare scopes of work for independent evaluations
• Monitor and analyze trends and issues related to TB and TB/HIV including HIV testing of TB individuals, optimizing TB treatment for those dually infected, TB screening of HIV individuals, implementation of preventive therapy, and TB drug resistance levels among HIV-infected individuals
• Keep up-to-date on international recommendations and standards, and provide technical advice to ensure that ID and TB programs are consistent with international standards and recommendations
• Assist with the identification of potential technical partners and implementation mechanisms for future ID and TB programs
• Prepare ID components for USAID annual operational plans, performance reports and other Agency documentation
• Contribute ID technical expertise, with an emphasis on TB, for reviews of Mission documents such as annual reports and operational plans
• Provide technical input on taskers and other requests for information related to ID
• Participate in meetings, workshops and task forces and act as a liaison to other organizations working on ID and TB
• Work with other USAID staff to ensure linkages to other programs
• Strengthen coordination with government, donors and NGOs involved in ID and TB
• Monitor current medical and public health literature, reports, and international guidelines and standards in ID and provide recommendations in developing improved approaches to monitoring and evaluating TB and TB/HIV programs
• Participate in job-related working groups and professional meetings
• Prepare and submit occasional technical papers to professional journals and meetings
• Provide technical assistance on issues related to other infectious disease issues, as needed
• Other duties as assigned
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on (a) organizational and programming need and/or (b) the Technical Advisor’s own interests.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
• Master’s degree in public health (MD preferred) with emphasis on infectious diseases
• Minimum ten years’ experience in public health programs with emphasis on infectious diseases, primarily TB
• At least three years’ experience working on international health care delivery in international or resource poor settings. Experience in multiple countries in Sub Saharan Africa and Asia preferred
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement ID programs, with a particular emphasis on TB, in developing country settings
• Knowledge of and familiarity with international ID and TB initiatives and organizations and the ability to interact successfully with representatives and high level government officials of international and domestic governmental and nongovernmental agencies, multilateral and bilateral organizations, and host country governments
• Demonstrated flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities and environment
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize information, and to develop strategies and programs to address gaps
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation of program implementation
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-culturally with diverse teams
• Excellent analytical written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to travel throughout Ethiopia
• Ability to obtain medical clearance to live and work in Ethiopia
• US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency required
“Applicants who have previously applied for this specific position will be considered and need not re-apply”
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary commensurate with experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs.
http://www.ghfp.net/docs/2010_Benefits_for_GHFP_Fellows.pdf
TO APPLY:
All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP’s online recruitment system at https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All online applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm eastern time May 21, 2010.
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