The primary objective of this position is to provide CDC Tanzania technical assistance and project management support for facilitation and implementation of maternal and child health (MCH)-related program development, monitoring and evaluation, analysis and assessment of program and policy implications. This position will also assist with other implementation science and program evaluation tasks as identified by the
Associate Director of Programs and the Country Director to the extent that time is available respective to the primary position objectives.
Task Requirements:
Under this task order, the contractor will independently provide all labor, supplies, material and equipment (exceptions noted below) in support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and partners in accordance with this Statement of Work by providing the services below in support of MCH and other Global Health Initiative (GHI) and PEPFAR projects.
• The Contractor will provide mentorship and support to strengthen efforts to build the capacity of CDC Tanzania staff and local governmental and non-governmental partners on activities related to sustainable MCH-related program development, monitoring and evaluation, analysis and assessment of program and policy implications
• The contractor will provide mentorship and support to strengthen efforts to build the capacity of CDC Tanzania staff to work in collaboration with other CDC Divisions (i.e., the Division of Reproductive Health), the CDC Foundation, and United States based non-governmental funders (i.e., Bloomberg Philanthropies) and World Lung Foundation
• The contractor will provide mentorship and support to strengthen efforts to build the capacity of CDC Tanzania staff on activities related to other GHI- and PEPFAR-related implementation science and program evaluation tasks, providing appropriate linkages to other available PEPFAR resources for technical assistance in implementation of MCH activities
• Monitor work done by staff and project partners and report updates to immediate supervisor, Associate Director for Programs and/or Country Director
• Manage project schedules and implement timelines;
• Communicate regularly with relevant partners donors via phone, email, in-person meetings and/or presentations;
• Incorporate feedback and guidance provided by CDC and funding partners;
• Contractor will be expected to travel 30% of their time in Tanzania providing Technical Assistance to various sites.
• Write and submit quarterly narratives to CDC-Foundation.
Task Deliverables:
• Due bi-weekly, written and oral reports on status of MCH and other assigned activities to immediate supervisor.
• Provide written work plan for each activity highlighting significant milestones every month to immediate supervisor.
• Provide bi-weekly oral reports as requested to senior leadership.
• Working with appropriate scientific and other expert staff as necessary,, mentor and build the capacity of program staff to develop at least two publications and 4 conference abstracts annually.
Minimum Qualifications and/or Certifications:
• Graduation from an accredited university with a Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or closely related field of study
• At least three years of experience, preferably in an international setting, with progressive responsibility in program development, monitoring and evaluation, analysis, and assessment of program and policy implications
• At least three years of experience working with MCH and/or PEPFAR programs is desirable.
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Level IV English proficiency required
• Willingness and ability to effectively communicate in English (Speaking, Writing, and Reading) on a daily basis with various groups.
• Level I Kiswahili proficiency (preferred)
• Willingness and ability to work full-time and to be located in Tanzania strongly preferred
How to apply:
Interested candidates should email their CV to resumes@ctsglobalusa.com.
Closing date: 29 Feb 2012
