Clinical Research and Laboratory Sciences-Senior Surveillance, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist Job at FHI 360 - Career Opportunity in Uganda
vacancy title:Clinical Research and Laboratory Sciences-Senior Surveillance, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
Jobs at:
FHI 360
Deadline of this Job:
not later than 5th March 2018
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Job details:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication and social marketing-creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all U.S. states and territories. As we evolve to meet the challenges of the future, we stand committed to the principles that have guided our organization for the last 40+ years. Our work continues to be grounded in research and science, strengthened by partnerships and focused on building the capacity of individuals, communities and countries to succeed.
FHI 360 seeks to recruit the following positions for a Fleming Fund country grant for Uganda - Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Uganda. The Country Grant will address critical gaps in surveillance of antibiotic resistant bacteria in Uganda. This grant will support implementation of national plans for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance, and will focus on selected number of AMR surveillance sites. We will work closely with local entities that are already involved in 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 and national and international non-government stakeholders, and UN agencies as well as Mott MacDonald, The Fleming Fund Management Agent.
Post: Clinical Research and Laboratory Sciences-Senior Surveillance, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
This position will be responsible for oversight of activities related to strengthening the capacity and systems for AMRI AMU surveillance in humans and animals. This position is based in Kampala with frequent field visits (50 percent or more) in different parts of Uganda. Specific responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Provide technical leadership in design, planning, implementation, monitoring, data analysis, report preparation and sharing of AMRIAMU surveillance in humans and animals.
- Provide technical assistance to reference and regional animal and human health laboratories and AMR/AMU surveillance sites to collect, refine and analyze the AMRI AMU surveillance data.
- Provide technical leadership in mapping of distribution pathways of antibiotics in humans and animals.
- Conduct supportive supervision and monitoring of, and onsite coaching and mentoring to national and regional human and animal laboratories and AMRIAMU surveillance sites.
- Provide technical support and guidance to the project team on surveillance and M&E-related activities.
- Provide technical assistance to prepare and submit AMRI AMU-related data and report as per the national, regional and global standard and requirements.
Master's degree in Public Health or other relevant subjects and three years’ experience or a Bachelor degree in Public Health or other relevant subject and five years‘ experience in managing and conducting epidemiological and/or social scientific research and surveillance in public health:
- Experience in standard statistical methods/tools in research and with quantitative and qualitative research method
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and use in public health
- Strong negotiation, coordination, communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluency in English (spoken and written)
- Knowledge and experience of AMRIAMU and disease surveillance and other relevant health programs.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the ethical issues surrounding research and surveillance.
Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV/resume including salary requirements to: The Human Resource Office, FHI 360, Plot 15 Kitante Close, P. O. Box 5768, Kampala, UGANDA or by email to: fhi360-uganda-info@fhi360.org not later than 5th March 2018. Please indicate the title of the position in the email subject line and on the envelope if you submit a hard copy.
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