FHI 360 is seeking a qualified candidate who will serve as the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Technical Director for a potential US CDC-funded work that seeks to reduce tuberculosis (TB) burden and mortality in countries and settings with high TB burden in Southeast Asia by strengthening the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of TB through the adoption and expansion of innovative approaches. Activities will focus on: (1) Expanding early TB diagnosis by implementing active case finding using advanced and innovative screening methods and scale-up of novel TB diagnostic approaches, (2) Advancing TB prevention interventions including expansion of TB preventive treatment to at risk populations, conducting readiness assessments and introduction of new TB vaccines, and increasing infection prevention and control capacity and support. (3) Improving TB and drug-resistant TB treatment outcomes for all individuals affected by TB by implementation of novel and shorter TB treatment regimens.
Job Summary:
If the prospective project is awarded to FHI 360, the position provides MERL technical guidance to the US CDC- funded Southeast Asia Tuberculosis (TB) project. Provides final authorization and approval of the MERL portions of the project design, based on the design and direction set by technical leadership. May manage other professional staff members. Leads project MERL activities+sub activities and assists with project implementation. Ensures project MERL activities are on track withwork plans, with technical expertise informing project implementation. Oversees MERL activities timelines and budgets. Assists in the development of donor reports and presentations. Successfully contributes to project design, budgeting, and recruitment efforts. Develops project indicators for use by the project team.
Accountabilities:
Technical Requirements:
Provide technical leadership in MERL across the project.
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting MERL methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining solutions, with some supervision.
Networks with key internal