About FHI 360

FHI 360 is a non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solution. Our Stuff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, and technology- creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all us states and territories. we are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Surveillance and M&E Specialist.

Project Description:

FHI 360 seeks Senior Surveillance and M&E Specialist for an anticipated The Fleming Fund Country Grant for Tanzania - tracking antimicrobial resistance in Tanzania. The country grant will address critical gaps in surveillance of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Tanzania. This grant to support implementation of national plans for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance, AMR/AMU oversight and improvement activities, local and national technical working groups and national and regional reference laboratories for human and animal health, participating AMR/AMU surveillance sites, and other government in national and international government stakeholders, and UN agencies as well as Mott MacDonald, The Fleming Fund Management Agent.

Job Summary/Responsibilities:

Disposition of responsible for oversight of activities related to strengthening the capacity and systems for AMR/AMUSurveillance in humans and animals. this position is based in Dar-es-salaam with frequent field visits( 50% or more) in different parts of Tanzania. specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical leadership in design, planning, implementation, monitoring, data analysis, report preparation and sharing of AMR/AMU surveillance in humans and animals.
• Provide technical assistance to reference and regional animal in human health laboratories and AMR/AMU surveillance sites to collect, refine and analyze the AMR/AMU surveillance data.
• The findings including AMR/AMU trends to national stakeholders in one health and AMR/AMU TWG quarterly and annually
  provide technical leadership in mapping of distribution pathways of antibiotics in human and animals.
• Conduct supportive supervision and monitoring of, onsite coaching and mentoring to national and regional human and animal laboratories and AMR/AMU surveillance sites
• Provide technical support and guidance to project team on surveillance and M&E- related activities
• Provide technical assistance to prepare and submit AMR/AMU-related data in the report as per the national, regional and global standards and requirements.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in public health or other relevant subjects in 3 years experience of a bachelor degree in public health or other relevant subjects and 5 years experience in managing and conducting epidemiological and/ or social scientific research and surveillance in public health.
• Experiencing standard statistical methods/ tools in research and with quantitative and qualitative research methods
  experience in monitoring and evaluation, data analysis in use in public health
• Fluency in English( spoken, written, typing)
• Knowledge and experience of AMR/AMU and disease surveillance and other relevant health  programs
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of ethical issues surrounding research and surveillance.

This job description summarises the main duties of the job. it neither prescribes nor restricts the exact task that may be assigned to carry out these duties.

How to apply

Interested candidates can apply through email to APROProposal@fhi360.org send a resume(max of 3 pages)