Senior Surveillance and M&E Specialist

Job Description

Project Description:

FHI 360 seeks a Senior Surveillance and M&E Specialist for an anticipated Fleming Fund Country Grant for Sri Lanka. The Country Grant will address critical gaps in surveillance of antibiotic resistant bacteria in Sri Lanka. This grant will support implementation of national plans for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antimicrobial use (AMU) surveillance and will focus on selected AMR surveillance sites. We will work closely with local entities that are already involved in AMR surveillance, AMR/AMU oversight and improvement activities, national Technical Working Groups and national reference laboratories for human and animal health, participating AMR/AMU surveillance sites, other government and national and international non-government stakeholders, and UN agencies as well as Mott MacDonald, The Fleming Fund Management Agent.

Country nationals are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for oversight of activities related to strengthening the capacity and systems for AMR/AMU surveillance in humans and animals. This position is based in Colombo with frequent field visits (50 percent or more) in different parts of Sri Lanka. Specific responsibilities may 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 and human health laboratories and AMR/AMU surveillance sites to collect, refine and analyze the AMR/AMU surveillance data
• Share the findings including AMR/AMU trends to national stakeholders and One Health and AMR/AMU TWG quarterly and annually
• 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 AMR/AMU 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 AMR/AMU-related data and reports per the national, regional, and global standards and requirements

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Public Health or other relevant subjects and three years’ experience or a Bachelor degree in Public Health or other relevant subjects 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, written, and typing)
• Knowledge and experience of AMR/AMU and disease surveillance and other relevant health programs
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the ethical issues surrounding research and surveillance

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can apply through FHI 360 career at https://www.fhi360.org/careers or send the resume (max. of 3 pages) to healthjobs@fhi360.org.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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About the Organization

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 and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.