Tuberculosis (TB) Expert at DevTech Systems, Inc.

Job Description

• The MEL Program is recruiting for a Tuberculosis (TB) Expert for the Challenge TB (CTB) evaluation.
• Challenge TB (CTB) is a USAID funded program and one of the main global mechanisms to support USAID’s current strategy for TB control.
• CTB’s goal is to strengthen TB services to improve prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care, especially for vulnerable and high-risk populations, by utilizing US government funding and leveraging other available resources to implement innovative strategies that will yield the best results.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the evaluation team, providing expertise in TB
• Review of background documents and preparation work
• Attend team planning meetings and in-brief with USAID
• Support the development of the workplan and data collection tools, including pre-testing and revisions
• Conduct information and data collection activities in Abuja and several zones for field data collection
• Support the development of the evaluation report, and preparation and presentation of preliminary findings
• Conduct exit brief and development of report outline
• Support the development of the final evaluation report, in consideration and inclusion of USAID’s feedback

Deliverables:

• Evaluation work plan
• Evaluation design (protocols)
• In-briefing upon arrival in Abuja, mid-term updates, and final exit briefing
• Draft evaluation report
• Final evaluation report with final PowerPoint presentation according to specified template

Qualifications

• Availability and willingness to be in Nigeria for up to six weeks, beginning in February till March 2018 At least 8 years’ experience with TB projects; USAID project implementation experience preferred
• Expertise in TB service delivery/systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including experience successfully interacting with host government officials, civil society partners, and other stakeholders
• Experience in developing country context, preferably sub-Saharan Africa
• Familiarity with USAID’s evaluation policies and guidance included in the USAID Automated Directive System (ADS) in Chapter 200
• Strong technical/evaluation report writing and communication/presentation skills
• Proficient and native-level fluency in English.

Terms

• This position description should not be construed to imply that the requirements are the exclusive standards of the position nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations.
• Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.