TUBERCULOSIS TECHNICAL ADVISOR WASHINGTON, DC

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has contracted through CAMRIS International partnered with IAP World Services Inc., (IAPWS), to recruit and hire qualified individuals for Tuberculosis Technical Advisor, Bureau of Global Health, United States Agency for International Development. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The TB Technical Advisor will serve in the Bureau for Global Health, Health, Infectious Diseases, and Nutrition Office, Infectious Diseases Division (GH/HIDN/ID) supporting the USAID-funded TB program. The TB Technical Advisor will work with the AOTR and/or technical TB team members on the TB sections of the WHO umbrella grant and the Stop TB Partnership grant. In addition, s/he will support the team leader to ensure coordination and collaboration with other USG agencies, including monitoring of the TB activities of the inter-agency agreement with CDC. She/he will support the smooth operation and management of the TB team, working closely with the TB team leader to develop and deploy management systems. Lastly, s/he will support the TB team in coordinating its support to countries, including direct provision of technical assistance to 1-2 countries, overall strategic planning and organizational development across countries, preparing and tracking communication to the field and analysis of overall progress across the TB portfolio. The Technical Advisor will take programmatic direction from the Tuberculosis Team Leader in GH/HIDN/ID, and will serve as a member of the TB team, working closely with technical advisors and health staff in GH/HIDN/ID, the Africa Bureau and other regional and sub-regional staff as appropriate. The Technical Advisor will also work closely with other US Government and partners in the international TB community. Provide technical support to the TB section of the WHO umbrella, Stop TB Partnership grant and other core-funded mechanisms. Serve as the technical advisor, supporting all actions related to the TB section of the WHO umbrella grant, STOP TB Partnership grant and other core-funded mechanisms in collaboration with the AOTR and/or other technical TB team members; Review and coordinate the comments on all work plans and reports related to above mechanisms; Prepare and coordinate the input for portfolio reviews, reports, and other requests for information related to the above mechanisms; and Conduct site visits and other quality monitoring interventions for the above mechanisms, as necessary. Provide support to the GH/HIDN/ID TB team on USG Collaboration and Coordination. Support monthly teleconferences/ meetings of the International Working Group of the Federal TB Task Force; track follow-up of action items, develop agendas, ensure systematic communication between the USG agencies working on international TB to develop strategies, reports and joint planning; Provide support to the TB section of the CDC Inter-Agency Agreement through coordination of activities, development of regular communication channels, review of reports, and development of other relevant documents; and Provide strategic and programmatic guidance on future collaboration within the USG and other USG related activities through GHI or other mechanisms. Provide technical support to the GH/HIDN/ID TB team and program. Participate in the routine work of the TB team, including preparation of GHI documents, portfolio reviews and reports; reviews of mission/ bureau documents such as annual performance reports and operational plans; and preparation of responses to Questions and Answers and other requests for information; Provide operational support to the TB teams on multiple cooperative agreements, contracts, and grants. This includes working with technical staff and external partners to ensure that financial reports, annual work plans, and country work plans are prepared, submitted, and reviewed. It also entails monitoring agreement requirements; Support the TB team leader to develop and implement improved management systems for the team's operations; and Research, plan, analyze, and organize technical and/or statistical information and develops data for use in briefings, publications, reports, and Agency Portfolio Reviews for TB. Recommends statistical formats for reports, ensuring consistency with USAID standards. Provide technical assistance to USAID country level TB programs. Provide strategic and programming guidance, including assisting with the preparation and/or review of selected country strategies and program plans. Provide technical advice on TB programming to ensure that mechanisms are appropriate and technical areas are consistent with international standards and recommendations and with USAID guidance for the Tuberculosis Element as part of the USAID foreign assistance reform; Assist USAID missions to strengthen coordination and leveraging of USAID TB funds with the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) resources for TB/HIV in PEPFAR focus countries and the Global Fund TB grants; Monitor and analyze regional TB trends and issues and apply this analysis to regional and country level USAID TB programs; and Conduct program evaluations, participate in other partner reviews and/or prepare Scopes of Work for independent evaluations. REQUIREMENTS: The contractor must have: Advanced degree in public health, the health sciences or relevant disciplines with applicability to international development. 2-5 years' experience in international public health and/or international development; Experience and/or knowledge of the WHO-recommended STOP TB Strategy and DOTS; Knowledge of and familiarity with key international TB initiatives and organizations; Proficiency in Spanish and French language skills preferred; Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; Ability to work under pressure and in teams; Ability to travel internationally 25%; and U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain secret security clearance required. This is an opportunity for employment or a contract, but we reserve the right to make no selection or award. TO APPLY: CAMRIS International and IAP World Services Inc. offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.camris.com. Application Deadline: July 6, 2011. CAMRIS and IAP are Equal Opportunity Employers EOE M/F/D/V