Disease Control Expert, MEASURE

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary

The U.S. State Department-funded Monitoring, Evaluation and Audit Service for Ukraine (MEASURE) project will provide support to the Office of the U.S. Assistance Coordinator for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia (EUR/ACE) to oversee multiple areas of effort of non-humanitarian and non-military support for Ukraine and ensure the funds are directed toward the foreign policy and foreign assistance objectives for which they are intended. Monitoring data will be analyzed and reported to all US Government (USG) partners involved in Ukraine assistance, Congress, and others. It will be used to make judgments as to the effectiveness of programs to meet USG foreign assistance objectives. Also, MEASURE will support US Government partners in having systems and frameworks in place to monitor the effectiveness of the assistance.

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Position Summary

The Disease Control Expert will work closely with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialists to provide expert opinions on projects seeking to strengthen clinical antimicrobial resistance management and diagnostic capacity in certain healthcare institutions during the Field Monitoring Visits (FMV) in the selected regions of Ukraine. The assignments will focus on the design, planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of FMV efforts for projects implemented in clinics and regional disease control centers.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, planning, and execution of field monitoring exercises related to disease control and combating Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) in the selected regions of Ukraine.
• Design and review data collection instruments, including questionnaires for different target groups, to ensure that data to be collected during FMV is valid, reliable, and up to date.
• Conduct primary data collection through observations, key informant interviews, and focus groups at partner assistance sites to ensure partner interventions are being performed as designed and partner data collection approaches are being implemented in the field with sufficient rigor to assess results where necessary.
• Conduct and support data analysis and synthesize research findings into reporting.
• Support the FMV report development and review process, especially regarding key learnings and suggested actions recommendations in sections of the report.
• Provide expertise and guidance on best practices in disease control and combating anti-microbial resistance to the MEASURE team members and partners.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure the successful implementation of the FMV.
• Contribute to other activities related to the FMV at the request of the management.
  
  

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in medicine, public health, microbiology, pharmaceutical sciences, or other related field, with an emphasis on AMR, is required. PhD is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in disease control and antimicrobial resistance management, including clinical practice, research, education, and public health initiatives is required.
• Experience in disease control, antimicrobial resistance, surveillance, and assessment tools required.
• Knowledge of Ukraine’s Antibiotic Resistance Plan required.
• Familiarity with LAARC methodology and WHO CAESAR surveillance network is an advantage.
• Proficiency in report writing and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel in Ukraine.
• Strong written and spoken English and Ukrainian proficiency required.
  
  

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Project opportunity

U.S. Teams and Clients

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (International Development) 

Additional Information

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