Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 31 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 3,200 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

The Strategic Information Technical Support (SITES) Activity is a seven-year project that was awarded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to Social & Scientific Systems Inc. (SSS), a DLH company. The purpose of the SITES Activity is to facilitate, promote and enhance evidence-based programming and reporting in Uganda’s health system, particularly in areas of Family Health (MCH, FP, Nutrition, malaria, WASH, TB), HIV/AIDS as well as orphans and vulnerable children (OVC).

Overview
SITES is seeking for a highly skilled technical consultant to serve as TB Specialist for an upcomimg evaluation.This evaluation will provide the USAID/Uganda Office of Health and HIV with information on the implementation, performance, and achievement of intended results for the LPHS activities to inform course correction and adaptations for the remaining performance periods of the Activities. The evaluation will inform the design of future interventions and activities that will contribute to achieving and sustaining HIV epidemic control in Uganda.

Responsibilities
1. The TB Expert will serve as a technical expert and will contribute to the inception report, data collection tools, and interviews to be conducted.
2. The expert will also lead selected research assistants in one of the regional teams.
3. The expert will also be responsible for the relevant analysis, synthesis, and writing of the relevant thematic sections of the report and subsequent presentations.

Qualifications
1. Undergraduate degree in a health-related discipline, with a master’s in public health/epidemiology.
2. Five plus years’ of experience in designing, implementing, or advising TB, TB/HIV programming in Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably in Eastern or Southern Africa.
3. Familiarity with Uganda’s TB program, TB national strategic plan, TB guidelines and the Global End TB strategy.
4. Knowledge of TB Policies and Guidelines: Familiarity with national and international TB policies, guidelines, and best practices.
5. Demonstrated technical expertise in laboratory programming for TB, MDR TB, TB transport network etc.
6. Knowledge of Uganda's healthcare system plus understanding of the National TB structure (from National level to community level) Understanding of the National TB strategic plan and the Global End TB strategy.
7. Understanding of TB diagnostic network and Global strategies.
8. Monitoring and Evaluation Skills: Expertise in monitoring and evaluating public health programs, with a focus on TB prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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