India Infectious Disease Detection and Surveillance Team Lead

Job Description

Infectious Disease Detection and Surveillance (IDDS) is a five-year United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded project with the following overall objectives: (1) Improve the detection of diseases of public health importance and identification of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in priority infectious diseases including Tuberculosis (TB) through an accessible, accurate, adaptable, timely, and integrated diagnostic network system; (2)Improve the quality of real-time surveillance systems for pathogens of greatest public health concern, including AMR and zoonotic diseases, and; (3) Generate evidence-based guidance and innovative solutions to strengthen in-country diagnostic networks and surveillance systems.Job descriptionIn India, the IDDS project is focused on activities to accelerate the diagnosis of TB and build off previous USAID and US Government investments for improved TB diagnostics including multi-drug resistant (MDR) TB. IDDS activities will enhance the impact of TB support provided by the Global Fund and other donors to the Government of India s TB strategic plan objectives to achieve the UN high level meeting targets. IDDS is also providing support to the Government of India to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.ICF is seeking a Team Lead to be responsible for the technical direction and overall management of activities in India as well as coordination with other project team members and partners who lead specific activities. The Team Lead will work closely with USAID/India to provide thought leadership and represent the project in-country. This position operates under the management and oversight of the IDDS project senior management team, led by the IDDS Project Director.Responsibilities: The India Team Lead (TL) has the following responsibilities:

• Represent IDDS in India to the USAID mission (Health Team), the Government of India, and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and assistance in TB health systems strengthening especially in the area of diagnostics.
• Work closely with the National TB program, and other initiatives as agreed that are in the scope for IDDS
• Ensure IDDS activities are aligned with country priorities and are well-coordinated with other partners and stakeholders working in India
• Utilize evidence- based methods and best practices to implement workplan activities.
• Lead the project team in India providing the vision, coordination, resource management, and oversight of technical and administrative staff required to accomplish workplan activities and meet project objectives.
• Ensure country financial and technical reporting requirements are met.
• Follow established processes to guarantee the technical and programmatic quality of IDDS work in India and overall responsiveness of the technical team. This can include making necessary adjustments to operations to fit the requirements when necessary.
• Ensures that any departures in work scope or budget or any legal, regulatory or ethical concerns are promptly reported to IDDS leadership in the US.
• Work closely with USAID and with the IDDS US-based team to define and adjust annual work plans as well as implementing technical activities.
• Work collaboratively and coordinate with regional and/or other country team leads as well as consortium partners on the implementation of activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum Master s degree or higher in public health, international development, or related field with a focus on infectious disease detection especially TB diagnostics
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing health systems strengthening programs
• Familiarity with USG management, programs, and operations including regulatory and reporting requirements
• Technical competency in TB diagnostic network strengthening
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data for decision making
• Fluency in written and spoken English and strong presentation skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills in facilitation and stakeholder engagement/coordination
• Experience working in India
• Willingness and ability to travel a minimum of 25% within India and other travel as needed
• Authorization to work in India

Preferred Qualifications:

• India national

Supervision

• Will supervise other IDDS staff members in India
• Plays a coaching and mentoring role for others.

Selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval.Working at ICFWorking at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth. If you re seeking to make a difference in the world, visit www.icf.com/careers to find your next career. ICF together for tomorrow.New Delhi, India (II77),

Keyskills :
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