Senior Diagnostic Advisor - Asia Region

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FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, public health threats, education, nutrition, economic development, youth, research, technology, communication, and social marketing - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all states and territories.

Job Summary :

Advanced subject matter expert who will provide technical leadership in the field of diagnostics to FHI 360 projects. They will oversee operations, lead, and manage teams of various sizes, and be the primary laboratory expert for the Program in the region. They will serve as the Senior Diagnostics Advisor (SDA) on the Health Programs (HP) Global Health Security (GHS) team with a focus on the Asia region; provide technical leadership in diagnostics to donor-funded projects; and support and contribute to strategic business development for the division. The position is based in the Asia Region. It is open to applicants who have existing work authority in countries where FHI 360 has a presence in Asia.

The Senior Diagnostics Advisor (SDA) will prepare project and donor reports, draft publications and external communications, and lead the development or revision of best practice documents. The SDA ensures strong collaboration with local government, international donors, sponsors, and civil society partners. Additionally, the SDA will interact with other sectors to integrate and manage work plans, budgets, and multi-sector interventions while supporting the implementation of evidence-based interventions across various sectors, and the adoption of new technologies and practices. Being part of the HQ Technical Team, the SDA will be expected to participate in US EST meetings and activities based on needs.

Accountabilities :

The SDA provides technical, and strategic leadership to the design, implementation, and monitoring of technical strategies to strengthen diagnostic networks that provide comprehensive coverage and universal access to diagnostic services. This may include assessments, capacity-building initiatives, and the development and implementation of strategies, programs, or tools to support diagnostic networks and facilities network capacity building of both human and animal health diagnostic networks.

Technical Requirements :

• Leads the development, coordination, and quality of technical assistance and oversight, and the design of diagnostic network and facility strengthening and quality improvement interventions in line with joint external evaluation (JEE) reports, country national action plans (NAPs), and other assessment reports.
• Develops and implement continuous improvement initiatives to build diagnostic network and facilities capacity and quality regarding accepted standards and requirements.
• In close collaboration with EpiC surveillance staff, provides technical assistance to diagnostic networks to strengthen the accuracy and timeliness of reporting into national reporting databases such as DHIS2.
• Provides technical leadership by staying current on evolving diagnostic technical standards, guidelines, and program developments in the area of expertise.
• Responsible for sharing best practices and contributing to the knowledge base through participation in scientific forums technical networks and working groups.
• Shares new knowledge / evidence and best practices with the project team, partners, and host countries.

Project Design Implementation / Quality Assurance :

Guides to ensure that program implementation adheres to appropriate diagnostic technical standards and guidelines and that programs are technically sound, and builds the capacity of country-level, regional, or global diagnostic staff.

Business Development and Client / Funder Support :

Thought Leadership / Innovation

Capacity Building, Training and Supervision :

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Date Revised : 12 / 2 / 2025

Date Created : 09-18-2024

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