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Introduction:
On January 19, 2023, USAID/Tanzania awarded International Business Initiatives (IBI) and SI a four-year contract for the Tanzania Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Adaptation (T-MELA) Activity. This activity is to assist the USAID/Tanzania Mission with strategy- and activity-level performance monitoring, evaluation, and learning. This activity will also provide data gathering and verification, data visualization (including Geographic Information Systems), data quality assessments, impact and performance evaluations, assessments, organizational learning, and collaboration among USAID’s implementing partners and DO teams.

Program Description
The Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) is an international collaboration of over 70 countries, focusing on the enhancement of the World Health Organization’s International Health Regulations. With the US’s significant backing, including a $1 billion commitment targeting 17 key countries, Tanzania is notably a recipient of this initiative. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has allocated approximately $36 million to Tanzania’s health security, emphasizing a holistic “One Health” approach. Through USAID’s support, Tanzania has been fortifying its capabilities in antimicrobial resistance, biosafety, diagnostics, surveillance, and infection prevention, positioning itself to effectively counter emerging infectious challenges.

Purpose and use of Global Health Security Desk Review:
This desk review aims to guide future activities by performing a meta-analysis of Tanzania’s Global Health Security (GHS) data. The analysis will gather evidence and distill best practices, lessons, and recommendations tailored to Tanzania’s health security needs. While primarily designed for the USAID Tanzania Health Office staff, the findings will also benefit the Government of Tanzania and other GHS partners, fostering shared insights and enhanced collaboration in the country’s health sector.

Position Description:
SI is seeking an Infection Prevention Control and Health Security Expert to support T-MELA with the Desk review work related to the Global Health Security Agenda. This is a consulting position with an estimated period of performance of November 2023 – April 2024. The estimated level of effort (LOE) for the Team Leader will be 47 days with expected travel of up to 2 weeks in Tanzania.
The Infection Prevention Control and Health Security Expert shall be an English speaker who will be instrumental in providing deep insights into both the Tanzanian and global health security landscapes. This role entails guiding the desk review process, interpreting complex health security data, and ensuring that the recommendations provided are pertinent and actionable. She/he will support the team through all stages of the desk review, including developing the desk review Design, managing literature search and possible primary data collection, analysis and preliminary report writing, draft desk review Report, Final Desk Review Report, and other key knowledge products. She/he will work under the guidance of the Senior Assessment and Evaluation Specialist in Tanzania and SI’s Project Director in Washington DC.

Responsibilities:

The Health Security Expert will:

Serve as the primary source of knowledge and guidance on matters related to Infection Prevention Control and health security in Tanzania and globally.
Evaluate and interpret IPC and health security data, identifying trends, gaps, and areas of concern.
Collaborate closely with the project team, sharing insights and ensuring that IPC and health security perspectives are integrated throughout the review process.
Review and contribute to the drafting, revision, and finalization of the project report, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and depth in the areas of IPC and health security.
Provide actionable, evidence-based recommendations to enhance IPC and health security based on the review’s findings.
Liaise with governmental agencies, international organizations, and other stakeholders to validate findings and gather additional insights

Deliverables:
With support from USAID/T-MELA and team members, the Team Lead will be expected to take overall responsibility for the production and management of the following:
Final Desk Review Design: A detailed, full Desk Review design/protocol and work plan following an initial consultation with USAID.
Kick-off meeting/In brief: A PowerPoint/Google Slides presentation summarizing the Desk review process for USAID/T-MELA and key partners prior to the launch of actual work.
Findings Conclusions and Recommendations (FCR) Matrix: An analysis tool through which data is triangulated and findings, conclusions, and recommendations specific to the guiding questions are produced.
Preliminary Findings PPT: The team will present the key findings to the wider USAID/Tanzania Mission through a PowerPoint/Google Slides presentation. The TL is expected to update this PowerPoint after the final report.
Draft Report: A draft report with fully developed findings, conclusions, and recommendations, no longer than 30 pages excluding annexes, will be submitted to the T-MELA COP who will submit to the USAID COR for T-MELA activity. The format will include an executive summary, table of contents, methodology, findings, and recommendations. USAID/T-MELA and key local stakeholders will provide comments on the draft report.
Final Report: The team will submit a final report that incorporates responses to USAID’s/partner’s comments and suggestions. The report will be submitted electronically in English. The report will be disseminated within USAID and key stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills:

The Health Security Expert must have/hold:

Master’s degree or higher in IPC, Public Health, Health Security, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in IPC and health security, with a documented track record of working on related projects or initiatives. Previous involvement in IPC and health security projects in Tanzania or East Africa will be an added advantage.
Deep understanding of the IPC and health security landscape in Tanzania, familiarity with global IPC and health security trends, and knowledge of frameworks like the IPC and Global Health Security Agenda.
Proficiency in analyzing complex IPC and health security data and drawing meaningful conclusions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in English.
Established relationships with health security authorities, organizations, and professionals, both in Tanzania and internationally.
Experience working with international health organizations such as WHO, CDC, or USAID.
Publications or research in the field of IPC and health security will be an added advantage.

Level of Effort (LOE):
Expected up to 47 days. Only actual time spent is billable.

Expected timeline: December 2023– April 2024

The selection and interview will be performed on a rolling basis, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

To apply, please merge both your CV and a cover letter into one PDF file and submit it through the online portal.

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