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Job Description

The Surveillance, M&E Advisor (SM&EA) will support the implementation of ­surveillance systems strengthening activities for an anticipated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Global Health Security (GHS) funded Grant to support global health priorities in Kenya with the general objective to prevent, detect, rapidly and effectively respond to public health threats of international concern including naturally occurring outbreaks and intentional or accidental releases of dangerous pathogens.

Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of the final applicant is subject to donor approval.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for the oversight of activities to strengthen the capacity and network of human and animal health surveillance and monitoring systems to detect and report emerging biological threats and generate data to enhance the rapid and effective response to public health threats. The SM&EA will oversee implementation of the project’s monitoring and evaluation activities, including the development of the project’s Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP), development and monitoring of project indicators; oversight of data collection and analysis; synthesis of data, quality assurance and auditing of data. The incumbent will be based in Nairobi with frequent field visits to different parts of Kenya. Specific responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Provide technical leadership in designing, planning, monitoring, data analysis, report preparation and dissemination of project surveillance data in collaboration with the relevant key stakeholders as per the national, regional and global standards and requirements.
• Provide technical assistance to laboratories and surveillance sites (human and animal health) to collect, analyze and report quality surveillance data from laboratory Information systems, MOH Health Management Information System (HMIS) and other data repositories or databases.
• Provide technical leadership in the mapping of data to determine trends, generate visualization tools/dashboards to enhance decision making to mitigate infectious disease threats.
• Provide technical inputs to the design, implementation (field work), data collection, reporting, and analysis of active and passive sampling protocols for priority infectious diseases.
• Provide technical assistance, supportive supervision, and mentoring to relevant project and MOH staff to develop, evaluate and/or update surveillance systems, epidemiologic and surveillance methods.
• Provide technical assistance for the integration and optimization of national and sub-national reporting systems for GHS priority pathogens and those of importance in Kenya.
• Assist in the triangulation of laboratory data with other surveillance data from existing national repositories/databases to improve the surveillance network systems.

Minimum Requirement Standards

• A Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or other relevant subjects and at least 8+ years’ experience in relevant subjects.
• At least 8 years' experience in managing and conducting epidemiological and/or surveillance in public health.
• Experience in designing tools/methods/dashboards for data visualization.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and use in public health.
• Strong negotiation, coordination, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Knowledge and experience of global health security surveillance and other CDC supported 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. 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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Job Summary/Responsibilities

The Principal Investigator will provide leadership, ensure the quality of project deliverable and oversee all administrative, technical , financial and management aspects for an anticipated CDC Global Health Security (GHS) funded Grant to support global health priorities in Kenya with the general objective to prevent, detect, rapidly and effectively respond to public health threats of international concern including naturally occurring outbreaks and intentional or accidental releases of dangerous pathogens.

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Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of the final applicant is subject to donor approval.

Essential Job Functions: Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the management, finance, contracts and grants, security, legal, human and animal resources that support the project.
• Ensure that project management is compliant with FHI 360 and CDC policies and procedures.Interacts with other sectors and relevant departments to integrate and manage work plans, budgets, and multi-sector interventions.
• Implements evidence-based interventions in one or more multi-sector areas, as well as new technologies and practices.
• Provide technical direction and external engagement of the project.
• Coordinates a matrix management approach to capacity building, support, and oversight of technical and functional staff and ensure their training on operational procedures to achieve the project strategic goals
• .Provides operational support to the project regional/countries team, skills, and resources to ensure the quality of the project deliverables.
• Develop and monitor workplans, reports and budget to achieve project and goals.
• Establish, serve and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders on project matters.

Minimum Requirement Standards

• Minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in international public health, biomedical science or equivalent related field with a minimum 8 years’ experience in management positions, implementing programs of similar size and scope in international health.
• Demonstrated minimum of 10 years’ experience in diagnostics/surveillance epidemiology/Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) /One Health implementation.
• Experience managing USG grants including CDC grants.
• Demonstrated strategic planning, staff development and capacity building experience.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects that span multiple countries.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts, and practices in project management, process development and execution.
• Excellent and demonstrated public relations, policy, representation, and diplomacy skills required.
• Strong consultative and negotiation skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to strategize, plan, and manage resources for successful completion of projects.
• Ability to motivate, influence and collaborate with others.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with the various stakeholder communities, government officials and other multilateral bodies and donor representatives.
• Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO) and in a resource limited context.
• Exercise judgment to meet strategic business goals and develop objectives and plans that align with and ensure achievement of organizational goals.
• Ability to build teams, recognize, acquire and retain talents.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the ethical issues surrounding research and surveillance.

Travel Requirements

Minimum of 25 % international travel.

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.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package , professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

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Job Description:

FHI 360 seeks a Senior Technical Specialist - Animal Health will support the implementation of  activities to strengthen zoonosis and anti-microbial resistance (AMR) surveillance in animals  for an anticipated  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Global Health Security (GHS) funded project to enhance global health priorities in Kenya with the general objective to prevent, detect, rapidly and effectively respond to public health threats of international concern including naturally occurring outbreaks and intentional or accidental releases of dangerous pathogens.

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*Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of the final applicant is subject to donor approval.

Job Summary/Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for activities related to strengthening the capacity and systems for zoonosis and AMR surveillance in animals. This position will be based in Nairobi with frequent field trips (50 percent or more) in different parts of Kenya.

Essential Job Functions: Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance to collect, assemble, and review data related to zoonotic diseases, AMR, and antimicrobial usage (AMU) patterns in animals (e.g., AMR trends for the zoonotic bacteria/antibiotic combinations in broiler and layer populations).
• Provide technical assistance/participate in animal health investigations (e.g., source, antibiotic use, and spread of infection).
• Provide technical assistance/participate in mapping/investigating/assessing antibiotic distribution and use in food livestock.
• Provide technical assistance for assessments and improvements of the veterinary reference laboratory, microbiology laboratories/surveillance sites for animal health.
• Provide technical assistance for sample collection, coordination, and transport.
• Conduct supportive supervision and monitoring of, and onsite coaching and mentoring to CVL and animal AMR surveillance sites.
• Support the project lead to provide technical assistance to establish and make functional Animal AMR and/or One health TWG. Provide support to conduct and participate in Animal AMR and/or One Health TWG meeting or other similar governance structures.
• Provide support to develop and/review all documents, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) pertaining to Animal health such as surveillance plan, diagnostic SOPs.
• Share the findings including AMR trends to AMR stakeholders quarterly and annually with relevant regional national/international stakeholders .
• Provide technical assistance to prepare and submit AMR/AMU-related data and report as per the national, regional and global standard and requirements.

Minimum Requirement Standards:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in animal health, animal science, animal production, veterinary technology, or a related area.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in livestock management (e.g., nutrition, care, treatment, and health) with an emphasis on poultry/cattle/fishery.
• Ability to apply the principles of biosafety and biosecurity.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with livestock producers and animal industry stakeholders.
• Strong coordination, communication, and interpersonal aptitudes.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• AMR and Zoonotic disease surveillance and other relevant health programs (strongly preferred).
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the ethical issues surrounding research and surveillance.
•  Registered Veterinary Technician/Technologist is preferred.

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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Job Description:

FHI 360 seeks a Senior Technical Specialist - Human Health will support the implementation of  activities to strengthen Zoonotic and AMR surveillance in human  for an anticipated  CDC Global Health Security (GHS) funded project to enhance global health priorities in Kenya with the general objective to prevent, detect, rapidly and effectively respond to public health threats of international concern including naturally occurring outbreaks and intentional or accidental releases of dangerous pathogens.

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*Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of the final applicant is subject to donor approval.

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for activities related to strengthening the capacity and systems for zoonosis and AMR surveillance in animals. This position will be based in Nairobi with frequent field trips (50 percent or more) in different parts of Kenya.

Specific responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical assistance to collect, assemble, and review data related to zoonotic diseases, AMR and AMU patterns in human (e.g., AMR trends for the zoonotic bacteria/antibiotic combinations).
• Provide technical assistance/participate in human health investigations (e.g., source, antibiotic use, and spread of infection).
• Provide technical assistance/participate in mapping/investigating/assessing antibiotic distribution and use in the supported facilities.
• Provide technical assistance for assessments and improvements of the National reference laboratory, microbiology laboratories/surveillance sites for human health.
• Provide technical assistance for sample collection, coordination, and transport.

• Conduct supportive supervision and monitoring of, and onsite coaching and mentoring to NMRL and human AMR surveillance sites.
• Support the project lead to provide technical assistance to establish and make functional AMR and/or One health TWG. Provide support to conduct and participate in AMR and/or One Health TWG meetings or other similar governance structures.
• Provide support to develop and/review AMR guidelines, and Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) pertaining to human health such as surveillance plans, and diagnostic SOPs.
• Share the findings including AMR trends to AMR stakeholders quarterly and annually with relevant regional national/international stakeholders.
• Provide technical assistance to prepare and submit AMR/AMU-related data and report as per the national, regional and global standards and requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory science or other relevant subject and at least 5 years of experience in Medical Microbiology/bacteriology or related area.
• Registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist (KMLTTB).
• Ability to apply principles of infection prevention, Biosafety and biosecurity.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with human AMR stakeholders.
• Strong coordination, communication, and interpersonal aptitudes.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• AMR and Zoonotic disease surveillance and other relevant health programs (strongly preferred).
• 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. 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.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.