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 Technical Specialist - Human Health.

Project Description:

FHI 360 seeks Senior Technical Advisor 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:

The senior technical advisor will utilise his/her technical capabilities in public health program management, infectious disease epidemiology and/or surveillance to help the project to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate AMR/AMU resistance surveillance, identifying gaps in capacity for AMR, and to improve policies, strategies, plans and systems for infection prevention and control. the position is expected to develop collaborative relationships with other project stuff, interact with internal and external clients and partners, and bring innovative ideas, make methodology and approaches 2 problems associated with AMR and infectious diseases surveillance and response in the public setting. specific responsibilities will include:

• Service technical lead on implementation of activities to strengthen and improve management and quality of services, which includes coordinating for high-level coordination and representation of with the key stakeholders, donor, and other partners.
  serve as the team leader for developing implementing the project activities as per timeline, donor and the management agents requirements.
• Serve as a constant person for FHI360 Tanzania management, national leaders, the fund management and other government and non-governmental stakeholders
• Program design during inception phase, working closely with national leaders, human and animal laboratory, and human and animal health representative of the national government.
• Oversight and accountability of program activities, budget and finances, and administration.
• Lead development of periodic work plans, monitoring plans and progress report for timely submission to and approval.
• Provide technical assistance to make a functional national oversight AMR committee and to establish and make functional One Health and AMR/AMU related data and report as per the national regional and global standards and requirements.
• Provide technical assistance to provide evidence-based recommendations for further AMR/AMU surveillance and for AMU-related policies, strategie, and plan.
• Lead, manage and co-ordinate for planning, implementing, monitoring activities for strengthening AMR/AMU surveillance in humans and animals.
• Lead, manage and supervise the project team: Senior Technical Specialist - Human health, Senior Technical Animal - Health and Senior Specialist - Surveillance  and M&E.

Qualifications.

The suitable experts will be a senior public health professional with at least 10 to 15 years experience in one or a combination of the following areas: laboratory diagnosis of AMR/AMU surveillance management of microbiology laboratory, external quality assurance of data, disease surveillance with low and middle income countries, health system strengthening in low and middle income countries of public health. experience working in a senior position of a major international development project is desirable. experience working with government particularly ministry of health and international  non-governmental organisations, OR bi and multilateral agencies or UN agencies is a clear advantage. in addition the following knowledge and skills are required

• Ability to communicate and co-ordinate with government and national and international government stakeholders, and UN agencies
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in an IT environment
• Strong coordination, communication and interpersonal aptitudes
  fluence in english
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of ethical issues surrounding research and surveillance

How to apply

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